At first glance, it seemed possible that the Mitchell 205 could be relatively easily converted for PL lens mounts. This would make the camera more versatile as there are more lenses available in PL mount than in BNCR mount. So I began the process of taking the camera apart to find out if the conversion …
This Mitchell NCR began its life as a Mitchell NC when it was sold to Associated Filmakers Inc. on May 28, 1946. Mitchell introduced their NC model in 1932 as an improvement on the earlier Standard model. Later on in its life, NC 345 was converted for reflex viewfinding and rebranded as an NCR. The …
In closely examining the shipping case for Mitchell NC #239, we were able to learn a bit more about where this camera likely worked at the time of its original purchase. While it is a bit difficult to read, we believe that the front of the case identifies this camera as belonging to the 18th …
New Arrival: Mitchell NC serial #239. This camera was originally purchased by the United States Army Air Corps in 1944. It looks to be in good condition upon our initial inspection. We would love to know what the Army Air Corps was using this camera for back in the 1940s.
