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TechniCraft Motor Running Test: Mitchell BNC Rackover 357

July 7, 2023 / Cameras, Restoration

Ok, so there was one further delay with me demonstrating the rebuilt TechniCraft sync sound motor on Mitchell BNC Rackover #357, but it’s ready now! While every detail of this camera has not yet been fully examined, I did the basic service to make sure that nothing would be harmed while demonstrating the motor. I […]

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TechniCraft motor control panel alongside the motor blimp housing for Mitchell BNC #357

A Motor Update for Mitchell Rackover BNC #357

June 23, 2023 / Cameras, Restoration

A quick recap since my last update on this camera back in March: I have been restoring an original rackover Mitchell BNC (#357), but ran into some difficulties with motors. I first tried the TechniCraft motor that came with the camera, but the motor would not find sync, it just ran wild. Then I tried

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