Historical information

Fuji is a well-known brand associated with Fujifilm which was founded in 1934 in Japan. A splicer is a tool used to connect two pieces of film, allowing editors to create a continuous sequence from separate shots or to repair damaged film. They are commonly used in motion picture production and come in various formats, including Single-8. This splicer was donated along with other photographic equipment by a former member of the Museum committee who had a strong interest in photography.

Significance

This splicer owned and used by a local person was made by a company which is significant in photographic history.

Physical description

Fujica Single-8 Splicer in original box (red and black cardboard) with owner's manual and separate splicing tape.

Inscriptions & markings

On front of box: 'Single-8 / FUJICA / Single-8 / SPLICER / FOR Single-8 FILM / ROLL TYPE'
On back of box: 'FUJI FILM / made in Japan / by FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.'
On back of splicer: 'FUJI FILM / FUJICA / Single-8 / SPLICER / JAPAN'