Archive Gallery

Online Exhibitions

Online Exhibitions presented by the Irish Film Institute.

Below are online exhibitions of images, photos and documents stored in the IFI Irish Film Archive. The IFI Irish Film Archive acquires, preserves and makes available Ireland’s moving image heritage.

Cine Canonet 8mm Camera Marketed in 1963, this camera fulfilled Canon’s goal of reducing the price of 8mm cine cameras. Its innovative electric motor is neatly contained in an elegant slim design, allowing it to slip into a coat pocket.

In 1954 the Austrian manufacturer Eumig pioneered projector design, by introducing the world’s first low voltage lighting system in their machines. Previous projector lamp wattages were as high as 1000 watts, but with the Eumig, a lamp of only 100 watts was needed, making the machine ideal for home use.

A clockwork 8mm camera with rotatable turret lenses. Made in 1959 by Crown Optical a prolific Japanese camera maker prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s.

Cine Canonet 8mm Camera Marketed in 1963, this camera fulfilled Canon’s goal of reducing the price of 8mm cine cameras. Its innovative electric motor is neatly contained in an elegant slim design, allowing it to slip into a coat pocket.

A clockwork 8mm camera with rotatable turret lenses. Made in 1959 by Crown Optical a prolific Japanese camera maker prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s.