Description
Oscar F. Carlson Depue Automatic Light Control Machine Film Printer Timing Board
This is an automatic light control unit for Depue film printers, used in motion picture labs to regulate exposure timing during film printing. The floor-standing cabinet houses a timing board with numbered exposure tabs for controlling light intensity and duration.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Oscar F. Carlson Company
- Model: Depue Automatic Light Control
- Type: Film Printer Automatic Light Control Machine
- Form Factor: Floor-standing wheeled cabinet
- Manufactured: Chicago, Illinois, USA (circa 1930s–1950s)
- Compatible with: Depue Film Printers
- Includes: Timing board with numbered exposure tabs
Applications
This device was standard equipment in professional film laboratories and motion picture printing facilities. It controlled exposure light automatically during the printing process, allowing operators to adjust and repeat consistent exposures using the numbered timing tabs. Depue printers were widely used in production film labs throughout the mid-20th century for duplicate printing and answer print work.
This Oscar F. Carlson Depue Automatic Light Control Machine has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition for its age. The nameplate is intact and legible. The tall black cabinet shows surface wear, scratches, and grime consistent with decades of film lab use. The iron wheeled stand shows rust and patina throughout. The numbered aluminum exposure timing tabs are present and visible across the full board. A control box with dial and ventilation ports is mounted at the base of the rear column; wiring is present. This is a vintage industrial machine and shows age-appropriate wear accordingly. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Oscar F. Carlson Company |
Model: |
Depue Automatic Light Control |
MPN: |
Depue Automatic Light Control |
Type: |
Film Printer Automatic Light Control Machine |
SKU: |
23726 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Country of Origin: |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Form Factor: |
Floor-Standing, Wheeled Cabinet |
Application: |
Film Lab / Motion Picture Printing |
Compatible With: |
Depue Film Printers |
Era / Period: |
Mid-20th Century (circa 1930s–1950s) |
Seller Notes: |
Includes timing board with multiple numbered exposure tabs as shown. |
Condition Notes: |
Oscar F. Carlson Depue Automatic Light Control Machine inspected and in good used condition for its age. Cabinet shows surface wear and grime; iron stand has rust/patina. Timing tabs present. Vintage machine — age-appropriate wear throughout. |
