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The Bell & Howell-Cooke Varo lens was the first zoom lens available for the use of cinematographers. This example belonged to Gaumont British News.
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BELL & HOWELL-COOKE VARO LENS NO. 1936
BELL & HOWELL, U.S.A.; BLACK PAINTED ALLOY CASE WITH BROWN LACQUERED FITTINGS, F/3.5 40-120MM., STENCILLED GB NEWS LONDON, with maker's plate BELL & HOWELL STANDARD CINEMACHINERY over 'breathing holes', patent no. 1,947,669, with lens and rear element caps, in fitted case also marked GB NEWS LONDON
BELL & HOWELL, U.S.A.; BLACK PAINTED ALLOY CASE WITH BROWN LACQUERED FITTINGS, F/3.5 40-120MM., STENCILLED GB NEWS LONDON, with maker's plate BELL & HOWELL STANDARD CINEMACHINERY over 'breathing holes', patent no. 1,947,669, with lens and rear element caps, in fitted case also marked GB NEWS LONDON
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