Description
Photo-Sonics 16mm-1B Power Supply 15-101 115V 60Hz Camera Remote For Parts
The Photo-Sonics Inc. 16mm-1B Power Supply (part number 15-101) is a dedicated power and control unit built for Photo-Sonics 16mm high-speed film cameras. It provides regulated power to the camera motor and film magazine heater, with a front-panel Variac for variable speed control and separate outputs for the camera and remote connections. The unit is housed in a rugged portable case designed for field use alongside the 16mm-1B camera system.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Photo-Sonics Inc.
- Model: 16mm-1B
- Part Number: 15-101
- Input: 115 Volts AC, 60Hz
- Fuse 1: 5A (Heater circuit)
- Fuse 2: 10A (Main input)
- Speed Control: Front-panel Variac, calibrated 0–110
- Front-panel analog meter (0–100 scale, Triplett or similar panel meter)
- Pulse Generator Control connector (multi-pin circular, front panel)
- Camera output connector (multi-pin circular, front panel)
- Remote output connector (multi-pin circular, front panel)
- Motor selector switch (Off / Motor)
- Heater & Remote toggle switch
- Magazine selector: 100 ft, 200 ft, 400 ft, 1200 ft positions
- Two red front-panel indicator lights
- Portable field case with latch hardware
- Missing: top cover (unit is open at the top)
Applications
Photo-Sonics Inc. was a California-based manufacturer specializing in high-speed and instrumentation film cameras from the 1950s through the 1980s, widely used in aerospace, military, and scientific research applications. The 16mm-1B was a high-speed rotating-prism or pin-registered 16mm camera used to record ballistic events, rocket and missile launches, ordnance testing, and other high-speed phenomena requiring frame rates well beyond standard 24fps cinema. This power supply unit was paired directly with the camera to provide precisely controlled motor speed (via the Variac), magazine heater power for cold-weather or high-altitude operation, and remote triggering capability. Photo-Sonics cameras and their associated power supplies were standard equipment in U.S. military and government test ranges during the Cold War era, and surplus units continue to be sought by collectors, historians of scientific instrumentation, and institutions maintaining legacy high-speed film systems.
This Photo-Sonics 16mm-1B Camera Power Supply (PN 15-101) is being sold as-is for parts or repair. The top cover is missing, leaving the unit open. No functional testing has been performed, and no guarantees of functionality are made. The front panel, Variac speed control knob, analog meter, toggle switches, indicator lights, and multi-pin Camera and Remote connectors are all present and visible. The case shows heavy wear consistent with its age and use in the field. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Photo-Sonics |
Model: |
16mm-1B |
MPN: |
15-101 |
SKU: |
41933 |
Type: |
Film Camera Power Supply |
Input Voltage: |
115 Volts AC, 60Hz |
Fuse Rating 1: |
5A (Heater) |
Fuse Rating 2: |
10A (Input) |
Speed Control: |
Variac (0–110 range) |
Connectors: |
Camera (multi-pin), Remote (multi-pin), Pulse Generator Control |
Magazine Compatibility: |
100 ft, 200 ft, 400 ft, 1200 ft magazines |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Sold as-is for parts or repair. Missing top cover. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Form Factor: |
Portable Case / Benchtop |
Condition Notes: |
Photo-Sonics 16mm-1B Power Supply (15-101) sold as-is for parts or repair. Missing top cover. Not tested, no functionality guaranteed. Front panel controls, connectors, and case present. Heavy wear throughout. |
