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- Wed May 20, 2020 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: More questions about my camera with pictures
- Replies: 9
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Re: More questions about my camera with pictures
Greg, sorry, the zoom I was referring to as a BNC Mount, I goofed, I was looking at the cover to the mount!
- Wed May 20, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: More questions about my camera with pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 42689
Re: More questions about my camera with pictures
Greg, one additional note, the one lens that I think is a baltar is marked R35. That is a different mount than a BNCR although looks similar.
- Wed May 20, 2020 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: More questions about my camera with pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 42689
Re: More questions about my camera with pictures
Greg, These cameras were often used for animation or special effects related shots, including high speed shots. If you do the registration on this site, they have available the Mitchell sales records and can tell you who first bought this camera from Mitchell. The zoom lenses are nice but nothing sp...
- 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
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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 ...
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: Mitchell BNCR 103
- Replies: 10
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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!
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: Motion Picture Cameras at Cape Canaveral
- Replies: 6
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Re: Motion Picture Cameras at Cape Canaveral
Glenn,
Thanks so much for sharing that really interesting story and pictures!
Mark
Thanks so much for sharing that really interesting story and pictures!
Mark
- Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: I need your help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 48328
Re: I need your help
Hahahahaha
- Sat Jan 18, 2020 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: I need your help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 48328
Re: I need your help
Your welcome Steffen, I was hoping Ed would chime in....
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: I need your help
- Replies: 11
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Re: I need your help
Also the additional photos didn't help me narrow down the model number.
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussions About the Mitchell Camera
- Topic: I need your help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 48328
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...