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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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
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.
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A few weeks back I showed two of the several Arriflex 16 ST cameras currently in stock that I have restored. The only problem with this is that I don’t have any of the stock ARRI power cables that are proprietary to this camera. I called all the usual suspects, and they all said the
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This Moviecam SuperAmerica was part of Bruce Taylor’s inventory and came to me for some tlc and to find it a new home. Mechanically, this camera is in fine condition, but it had a couple of minor electronics problems when it arrived. The run switch on the back of the camera was not working, the
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I am out of town for a couple of days this week at my daughter’s wedding, but I didn’t want to leave you all without a post. While I am away, I thought we might revisit the fascinating Mitchell FC 70mm Fox Grandeur camera. We recently passed the 94th anniversary of the release of the
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Last week, this gorgeous Pathé Cinematographe came into the shop to be cleaned and serviced before being offered for sale to some lucky person. I have only had time to do a quick walk around to take a closer look at the incredible engineering and amazing forethought that this camera represents. This Pathé is housed
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On Saturday, October 5th, my family and I had the privilege of attending a preview of the new “Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema” exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. I was pleased to find a fairly comprehensive exploration of the history and evolution of color in motion pictures. The exhibit opens
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I have a bunch of 16mm cameras that came into my inventory along with other things and have been lounging, neglected, for quite some time. As 16mm is having a little bit of a resurgence, it seemed reasonable to try to find homes for these beginner friendly cameras. The star of this week’s labors are
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