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Historic Mitchell FC camera Serial # 8  unbelievably all original, all serial numbers match.  This camera is the most complete we’ve seen in a very long time.  It still has the effects wheel, which includes iris, top, bottom, right and left mattes.  The camera also features adjustable top, bottom, right and left mattes.  Originally made by Mitchell Camera Corporation for the 20th Century Fox Grandeur 70mm wide screen format. 

Vintage 400’ 35mm Bi-Pack Magazine made for Mitchell Standard Camera.  Dates back to the 1940’s, with small take-up wheels.  In good condition.  Came from major Hollywood special effects studio.                                   $250

 

Item# 10212A

Package includes the classic Mitchell Standard camera body # 50 all matching serial numbers (the L base is not numbered), Mitchell Side finder, original Selznick Organization 1000’magazine, Matte Box with support and filter trays, 1 lens, 3 lens port covers, and a hand crank.  This mainstay of Hollywood film production was for years the most desired movie camera in Hollywood.  Number 50 is in beautiful condition for its age with all the patina of a camera that has had a fabulous career making movies.  The camera is in shooting condition, a real show piece for any collection. 

                                                   un-restored  $9,950.   restored  $10,950.

Only $6,000.

Developed at a cost of 2 million dollars for founder William Fox in the 1920’s.  The Grandeur system was Fox Film Corporations  entry into the wide screen picture business.  The Grandeur system was very well received by the film critics of the time but fell victim to the economy of the Great Depression.  Many pictures were shot in both

35mm and in the Grandeur System for showings in major movie theaters in New York, Hollywood, and around the world.  Titles like “Fox Grandeur News of 1929”, “Happy Days”, “Hudson River Bridge”, Song O’ My Heart”, and “The Big Trail”.  This camera was part of Hollywood’s  first push into the wide screen film world and a part of film history.

We are very fortunate to offer this Panavision PSR R200 number 153.  Our research shows that this camera, PSR 153, was one of the cameras that shot principal photography on Star Wars episode IV, the worlds introduction to this amazing movie franchise.  PSR 153 is one of a very few Panavision cameras acquired directly from Panavision through a sale to one of America’s largest vintage motion picture equipment dealers.

 

PSR 153 was meticulously restored to original factory condition.  All the serial numbers between the movement and castings are matched and everything has been put into shooting condition.   The package includes the fully functional PSR R 200 number 153, a working Panaspeed motor, Panavision Power Cable, Panavision Block Battery, Panavision Matte Box with Eyebrow, 1ea. 1000’ Mitchell magazine, and Panavision cases for all. 

 

This offering represents one of the rarest motion picture collectables ever offered.    First this is a working Panavision PSR R 200 camera, a piece of equipment almost never found in private ownership and if that wasn’t enough, the most outstanding part is the cameras history.  This camera worked on blockbuster films such as “The Mackintosh Man”, “Papillion”, and amazingly, one of the worlds most loved films Star Wars.  The cameras provenance and its working history make this camera one of the most valuable Hollywood collectables offered in years.

 

We are currently taking offers, biding starts at $100,000. US

 

Contact Richard Bennett at:

Off. (818) 780-5404

Fax  (818) 780-5405

cinemagear@cinemagear.com

cinemaengineering@tcsn.net                                  

Images courtesy of Lukas films, Star Wars is the property of Lucas films,  the name Panavision

                            and the term PSR are the property of Panavision Inc.

Cine-Kodak K100 Camera modified for Super 16.  Includes Cine Ektar II 25mm f1.9 lens and a 25mm objective.  Almost never seen in its original leather case this camera and case are in original mint condition and a fantastic addition to your collection.

$515.

                   PSR - 153

 

1972   THE BLOCKHOUSE

1972   A TERRIBLE BEAUTY               

1972   ALIVE ALIVE OH         

1973   THE MACKINTOSH MAN

1973   PAPILLION

1974   11 HARROW HOUSE

1974   THE HIDING PLACE

1975   GREAT EXPECTATIONS

1975   MOHAMMAD THE                                       

                    MESSENGER OF GOD

1975  CARMELA

1976  THE STAR WARS