Premium Member Frank Wylie Posted March 10 Premium Member Share Posted March 10 Sorry, I couldn't resist. Not mine, can't vouch for it or the seller, thought someone on here might have an interest in this #2 serial number camera. Better have a machine shop, three assistants and an incredible tripod when you take this camera for a spin... https://www.ebay.com/itm/326013146829?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yTc_-1ywTF-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=gZKdZ7m3Rw-&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geffen Avraham Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 (edited) This is quite a fascinating camera. I believe NASA used these to film rocket launches. They used giant military tracking rigs, though maybe a gear head from the Mitchell era will do the trick too. You will absolutely need a machine shop, because it likely uses Type 1 aerial film, you will need to modify the pulldown claw and registration pins to 65mm perfs. CinemaGear can almost certainly do it for you, but it will likely be pricey. I have a PhotoSonics 10B, another NASA 70mm camera I'm currently trying to convert to 65mm. I specifically got the rotating prism model, because I feel more confident in my ability to design replacement transport wheels with new perfs than to re-engineer a Mitchell mechanism. These cameras' motors also run on 208V 3-phase power. You will need a special generator to get them working in the field. This camera is not practical for narrative work - but for documentary recording of events like rocket launches, volcanic eruptions, etc, with a proper crew, it could provide beautiful images. Edited March 10 by Geffen Avraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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