Baltar

A full view of the collection of new camera equipment, including the rackover Mitchell BNC, the spinning mirror reflex Mitchell BNCR, the Mitchell 205, the Mitchell Standard, the Bausch & Lomb Baltar and Super Baltar lens sets, some tripods, Mitchell magazines, equipment cases, and various accessories.

A Mitchell Camera Haul!

This post comes a day later than our habit as we have spent much of the last week lifting, carrying, opening, and sorting a treasure trove of Mitchell camera equipment and lenses. (My back does not forgive me for this!) After several days of negotiation, I acquired a storage unit filled with absolutely wonderful movie

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Bausch and Lomb Baltar 100mm and 152mm lens cells

A Bounty of Baltars

Some time back, we acquired some military surplus Mitchell KF8 camera bodies and accessories. Only one of the cameras was complete, but each camera arrived with a case of 3 to 6 lenses in giant housings. Upon further inspection, we discovered that these were mostly Bausch & Lomb Baltar 50mm, 100mm, and 152mm lenses, along

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