Last time we visited Bell & Howell 2709 #586, I had begun some work on the shutter dissolve mechanism. Some judicious cleaning and relubrication of the bore in the casting, the threads, and the brass nut that are the main part of the shutter dissolve had that system back in working condition. 2709s, in their […]
Diving Deeper into Bell & Howell 2709 #586 Read More »
This wonderful Bell & Howell 2709 camera, serial number 586, came to me from a small studio in Chicago where it was used for animation work on a downshooter for many years. The camera began its life in Eustis, Florida in 1923, when it was purchased by a fascinating character named Dr. Edgar J. Banks.
Bell & Howell 2709 #586 – Headed for a new home! Read More »
Wishing everyone a very happy new year! To start off 2025, I thought it would be fun to revisit our top posts of 2024. It’s always interesting to see which posts garner the most attention. Also, while I had convinced myself to take two weeks off during the holidays, I found myself back in the
An Extra Project, and a Happy New Year! Read More »
While I am closed in this odd limbo time between holiday and new year, I wanted to share this final project that I finished in 2024. I have a client who is building himself a film scanner from various bits and pieces that I have sold him and that he has been making himself. A
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It’s been wonderful to be so busy with cameras that have been waiting to get some attention, but I’ve finally made some time to work on the Showscan Cinema Products CP 65 cameras again. My goal was to get them repaired to the point where they were ready to have new, modern electronics installed. During
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I have been playing with this neat Cine-Kodak Model E 16mm camera for a bit and really had fun getting it running. Before it came in with a group of other 16mm cameras, I had not ever had one of these in hand before. It has a really nifty viewfinder that also lets you see
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After several agonizing days of fruitlessly searching for a replacement power cable for an ARRI ST, and having to eventually machine one from scratch, I finally decided that the time had come, I needed a 3D printer. Do I know how to use it? No. But I will learn. I will learn how to use
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This Arriflex 16 M camera is offered as pictured with a Peter Lisand tripod and fluid head. It also comes complete with a second 400′ magazine, an Angenieux 10-150mm zoom lens, and a variable speed motor. The camera was serviced and run with 200′ of film and is in good working condition. Available now! https://bit.ly/3NprRYP
In observance of the holiday, we will be taking a few days off to be with family. See you on Monday, December 2nd, and to all who celebrate, a happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Read More »
A few days ago I got a call from someone interested in buying one of the Auricon CM-72A cameras I have listed on cinemagear.com. In my excitement to get it ready for its new home, I forgot that all of the vintage power cords I had were included with the other Auricons I sold recently.
Readying an Auricon CM-72A for its new home Read More »
