16mm CM72A

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someonelse
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16mm CM72A

Post by someonelse » Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:01 am

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?
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Thanks
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mediaed
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Re: 16mm CM72A

Post by mediaed » Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:08 am

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

Re: 16mm CM72A

Post by lilybettina1 » Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:57 am

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
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Re: 16mm CM72A

Post by someonelse » Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:37 am

Thanks friends!
Very helpful! :)

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