16mm CM72A

[someonelse]

Hi,
I have this 16mm sound-on-film camera, model CM72A.
Can someone tell me the worth of it? and where can i sell it?
Pictures attached.
Thanks

[mediaed]

This looks to be an Auricon conversion camera. The original CM models were for 100' loads circa 1957. In the mid 60's, some were modified to take a 400' load with the addition of the very common Mitchell mags. (Why reinvent something so readily available?) These were mostly for TV news and documentary work. This is a fairly complete setup missing the normally fitted self-reflexed Angeneuix 12-120 lens. The mix/amplifier used a very specific NiCad battery that is impossible to replace but will run off the charger. As a collector's item, missing the lens is a deficit but having the accessories may be of interest to someone. Have seen camera with mag alone go for $360+ in the past on E-Bay, so maybe a good start price in auction mode. Hope this helps. ED.

[lilybettina1]

Also referred to as Crop Tops. The Auricon company refused to adapt their product so it was left to outfits like Frezzolini to take up the slack.

[someonelse]

Thanks friends!
Very helpful! :)