Mitchell NC #701 35mm motion picture film camera, originally purchased by the 1352nd Photo Squadron of the US Air Force in 1961

Mitchell NC #701 35mm motion picture film camera, originally purchased by the 1352nd Photo Squadron of the US Air Force in 1961

Mitchell NC #701 was originally purchased by the 1352nd Photo Squadron on August 4, 1961. It comes complete with one 1000' magazine, a Mitchell peanut motor, a Mitchell matte box, and 3 lenses. ln.run/T6Cyl #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #LookoutMountain #cameras #35mm

While they definitely are not perfect, they are still completely serviceable. I didn’t have time to take more than a cursory look at the camera and tripod so far, but they are both in need of a LOT of cleaning. More to come! ln.run/lCt5x #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm

Mitchell NC #169 with Baltar and Cooke lenses and Universal pan tilt head and tripod

Mitchell NC #169 with Baltar and Cooke lenses and Universal pan tilt head and tripod

Mitchell NC #169 with Baltar and Cooke lenses and Universal pan tilt head and tripod

I got an email a couple of weeks ago asking me if I would be interested in yet another Mitchell camera. When they sent me pictures, I was more intrigued by the tripod and pan head than the camera. ln.run/lCt5x #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm

Mitchell NC no. 701 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NC sn. 701 vintage 35mm motion picture film camera originally sold to the 1352nd Photo Squadron at Lookout Mountain Air Force Station in 1961

While not completely silent, the NC was a marked improvement over the Standard in terms of camera noise. Both the Standard/GC and NC models were manufactured concurrently through the 1970’s. ln.run/T6Cyl #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #LookoutMountain #cameras #35mm

Mitchell NC #701 was originally purchased by the 1352nd Photo Squadron on August 4, 1961. It comes complete with one 1000' magazine, a Mitchell peanut motor, a Mitchell matte box, and 3 lenses. ln.run/T6Cyl #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #LookoutMountain #cameras #35mm

Mitchell NC no. 239 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NC sn. 239 vintage 35mm motion picture film camera originally sold to the Army Air Corps First Motion Picture Unit in 1942

In all, the First Motion Picture Unit provided not only training films, but also footage used in newsreels, vital aerial reconnaissance footage, as well as on the ground combat footage from all theaters of the war. ln.run/w7T5r #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Nine images of Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

One of the many fascinating cameras in our inventory is this Mitchell NC, serial number 239, which was originally purchased by the US Army Air Corps in 1944. ln.run/w7T5r #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NCR no. 345 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NCR sn. 345 vintage 35mm reflexed motion picture film camera originally sold to Associated Filmakers Inc. in 1946

While not completely silent, the NC was a marked improvement over the Standard in terms of camera noise. Both the Standard/GC and NC models were manufactured concurrently through the 1970’s. ln.run/D2yYi #CinemaGear #MitchellCamera #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm

With this labor of love completed, we now had a working Mitchell NC camera. And I am delighted that it has already found a loving new home with a dedicated collector. #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm #film

Mitchell NC #184 Finds A New Home – CinemaGear — Blog Recently I shared this amazing Mitchell NC camera with the most unusual follow focus system I have seen in a long time. The camera came here with the idea that I would find it a new home. To begin…

Lastly, the dovetails on the L-base were not set correctly, so that was adjusted so the camera would rackover smoothly. #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm #film ln.run/wSLLQ

Mitchell NC #184 Finds A New Home – CinemaGear — Blog Recently I shared this amazing Mitchell NC camera with the most unusual follow focus system I have seen in a long time. The camera came here with the idea that I would find it a new home. To begin…

Then I took the shutter shaft and dissolve assemblies out of the camera, cleaned out all the petrified grease, re-lubricated and reassembled the shutter mechanism, reinstalled the movement, and timed the camera. #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm #film ln.run/wSLLQ

Mitchell NC #184 Finds A New Home – CinemaGear — Blog Recently I shared this amazing Mitchell NC camera with the most unusual follow focus system I have seen in a long time. The camera came here with the idea that I would find it a new home. To begin…

I stoned and lapped the damaged parts to where they would fit together reasonably well and operate smoothly, and finally reassembled the movement. #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm #film ln.run/wSLLQ

Mitchell NC #184 Finds A New Home – CinemaGear — Blog Recently I shared this amazing Mitchell NC camera with the most unusual follow focus system I have seen in a long time. The camera came here with the idea that I would find it a new home. To begin…

Honourable mention to my dear friend Peter Anderson, he and I have been trying to convince our colleagues that regular maintenance is an absolute must for machines like this in order to preserve them. #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm #film ln.run/wSLLQ

Mitchell NC #184 Finds A New Home – CinemaGear — Blog Recently I shared this amazing Mitchell NC camera with the most unusual follow focus system I have seen in a long time. The camera came here with the idea that I would find it a new home. To begin…

and assessed the damage. I found that corrosion had settled into where the parts fit together, seizing them and causing some pitting. #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm #film ln.run/wSLLQ

Mitchell NC serial number 184

I will dig deeper into the camera as I clean it up, but please enjoy a couple of quick video clips of this unique follow focus unit in action. ln.run/WBen5 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #cameras #film

A few weeks ago, an old friend of mine, Bob Bailey, reconnected with me and asked if I could help him re-home a Mitchell NC camera that he has been holding on to. ln.run/WBen5 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #cameras #film

In all, the First Motion Picture Unit provided not only training films, but also footage used in newsreels, vital aerial reconnaissance footage, as well as on the ground combat footage from all theaters of the war. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Combat camera units, composed of 20 to 25 men, underwent intense training not only in the use and maintenance of their cameras, but also physical training as soldiers. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

We are pleased to offer this working piece of history to collectors and cameramen alike so it may continue to be preserved for generations to come, and to honor the history of the First Motion Picture Unit. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

The camera arrived with its original Mitchell factory case which is stenciled with the camera’s serial number as well its assignment to the Camera Department of the 18th AAF BU in Culver City, California. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

as well as training combat camera units to deploy overseas. One of the many fascinating cameras in our inventory is this Mitchell NC, serial number 239, which was purchased by the US Army Air Corps in 1944. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NCR no. 345 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NCR sn. 345 vintage 35mm reflexed motion picture film camera originally sold to Associated Filmakers Inc. in 1946

While not completely silent, the NC was a marked improvement over the Standard in terms of camera noise. Both the Standard/GC and NC models were manufactured concurrently through the 1970’s. ln.run/D2yYi #CinemaGear #MitchellCamera #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm

Mitchell NCR no. 345 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NCR sn. 345 vintage 35mm reflexed motion picture film camera originally sold to Associated Filmakers Inc. in 1946

Commonly referred to as the compensating link movement, it eliminated the gears and cams that operated the pull-down claw and registration pins found in the Standard camera movement, replacing them with eccentrics. ln.run/D2yYi #CinemaGear #MitchellCamera #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm

Mitchell NCR no. 345 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NCR sn. 345 vintage 35mm reflexed motion picture film camera originally sold to Associated Filmakers Inc. in 1946

This camera features a unique early reflex conversion that still utilizes the Mitchell Standard lens mount. We are not sure who did the reflex conversion, but it looks similar to the conversions done by Camera Equipment Company. ln.run/D2yYi #CinemaGear #MitchellCamera #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm

Five images of Mitchell NC Reflex camera #345; one of the camera in ¾ view showing the 1000’ magazine, sidefinder, Baltar lens, peanut motor; one showing the camera from the front with the lens pointing toward the viewer; one showing the film side of the camera with the sidefinder in the foreground; one showing the movement inside the camera door; and one showing the camera from the back with a view of the peanut motor and motor adapter door.

Eight views around and inside of Mitchell NCR #345, a 35mm motion picture film camera manufactured in 1946.

Mitchell NC Reflex #345 was originally purchased in 1946 by Associated Filmakers Inc., a producer of commercial, industrial, and educational films based out of New York. ln.run/D2yYi #CinemaGear #MitchellCamera #MitchellNC #cameras #35mm