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by marop
Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: I need some advice on what to do with a Mitchell Camera
Replies: 3
Views: 15691

Re: I need some advice on what to do with a Mitchell Camera

Hi Greg, Just some initial thoughts to your questions. Some places to consider selling; 1) Craig’s list (depending on the area you live. If you’re in Los Angeles or other area where there is film production then Craig’s list is a good option), 2) eBay, 3) a dealer (Richard Bennett is an example but ...
by marop
Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: Mitchell BNCR 103
Replies: 10
Views: 65569

Re: Mitchell BNCR 103

Great pictures! To think that most of the newer camera operators probably don’t even know what a BNCR is! That was a Movie Camera!
by marop
Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: Motion Picture Cameras at Cape Canaveral
Replies: 6
Views: 34108

Re: Motion Picture Cameras at Cape Canaveral

Glenn,

Thanks so much for sharing that really interesting story and pictures!

Mark
by marop
Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: I need your help
Replies: 11
Views: 41135

Re: I need your help

Hahahahaha
by marop
Sat Jan 18, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: I need your help
Replies: 11
Views: 41135

Re: I need your help

Your welcome Steffen, I was hoping Ed would chime in....
by marop
Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: I need your help
Replies: 11
Views: 41135

Re: I need your help

Also the additional photos didn't help me narrow down the model number.
by marop
Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: I need your help
Replies: 11
Views: 41135

Re: I need your help

Steffen, No, the number 290 is the serial number. The model number is BNC (which I'm told stands for Blimped Newsreel Camera). I have records from Mitchell sales. BNC 290 was sold to Vinten Mitchell in 1961. I'm fairly certain Vinten Vinten Mitchell was a rental company in Europe. Will you be able t...
by marop
Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: I need your help
Replies: 11
Views: 41135

Re: I need your help

Hello Steffen The 2nd camera, the larger one, is a Mitchell BNC. The BNC was the typical Hollywood film camera used for sound filming and uses 35mm film and would not be for high speed filming. The First camera is also a Mitchell Camera, 35mm, and possibly a “Standard” “NC” or “GC” model. It’s hard ...
by marop
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: JUST PURCHASED A MITCHELL NC???
Replies: 16
Views: 49207

Re: JUST PURCHASED A MITCHELL NC???

Chris, I’m sure Ed will expand in this question but I’ll chip in a bit. The US military had white cameras but also black cameras. The first camera I bought, the military camera, was a smooth black. I’m told the white pained cameras filmed nuclear tests and should be avoided as they probably have som...
by marop
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
Topic: Mitchell Beauty shots from Seawood Photo
Replies: 13
Views: 53808

Re: Mitchell Beauty shots from Seawood Photo

Chris, also of interest is what is the number on the acorn tag which is on the cranking side of the camera?