Zoomar 3

On May 19, 2013 - TV History

Zoomar 3

This image from the June 1949 issue of American Cinematographer, shows Zoomar lens creator Dr. Frank Back (pointing) with Kukla, Ollie and puppeteer Burr Tilstrom. Zoomar lenses first appeared in 1947. This is the Zoomar Field Lens.

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  1. Lisa Hurylovich Iorio May 18, 2016

    My mom use to be a secretary at Zoomar in Glen Head, NY back in the 60’s.

  2. Art Hackett May 19, 2013

    Is that why zoom lenses have back focus? (Sorry, I couldn’t stop myself.)