Equipment for hire

Equipment for period: from 1970's to 1980's.

VINTEN OUTSIDE BROADCASTING DOLLY. This compact camera dolly, designed by Bill Vinten, appeared in late 1958 and was used on the second Queens' Christmas Day Speech, broadcast live from Sandringham. (the Queen-via the BBC- had asked for a less intrusive dolly-the lumbering 'Paddock' had been used the year before). The Vinten dolly runs on solid or pneumatic tyres. The central column elevates and the camera and seat rotate 360 deg (as does the rear steering). In operation the front wheels extend outwards for stability. (Many photos exist of this dolly in BBC & ITV operation without the front wheels extended. Of course, requirements of Health and Safety held no urgency back then...)

The Ikegami HK 323 was a high quality three-tube colour camera used during the 1980s & 1990s in studios and on outside broadcasts. GA-TV has several in full working order. Blue or cream livery.

The ARRIFLEX BL is a double or single sound system 16mm movie camera using a mirror reflex viewfinder and a zoom lens. This camera was used throughout the world for tv news, drama and documentaries. GA-TV has a complete correct-period film rig including 'gun' microphone, headset, sound amp, tripod, body harness and battery. Click to see another image, this shows the camera on location for a recent '1970s' feature film 'news scene'. The camera pictured has it's magazine fitted with a 'barney'.

The IKEGAMI HL (Handy Looky) 79A was a ubiquitous portable 3-tube colour camera with zoom lens and detachable battery. Popular with tv news ENG systems, of rugged constuction, GA-TV has one in working condition. Note: GA-TVs Dicky Howett is an experienced cameraman and can be hired to operate.

The Cinema Products CP 16 was an update of the AURICON 16mm camera. The CP 16 was termed 'single system'(the magnetic record head was built-in) and had a dedicated zoom lens. Very light-weight, with a small side mounted 20v battery, this camera continued in tv news-gathering use until ENG took hold. The larger image shows the camera 'dressed' for news gathering in a recent production, with a Mitchell 400ft magazine

The Bach AURICON was the first fully-portable 16mm sound camera. Initially, with a built-in optical sound head, it was easily converted later to magnetic recording. Used extensively by tv news during the Vietman war and also Ireland, this compact camera could be used either on a tripod or shoulder-mounted. GA-TV has three examples, two in working condition, complete with sound amps and microphones.

The EMI 203 was a 4 1/2" image orthicon camera used in the UK by BBC Television and ITV. European broadcasters included RAI(Italy)and MTV(Hungary). The camera had a four-lens mechanical turret with a blanking plate which could be removed. This enabled the camera image tube to be inserted. A special plate could hold also a fifth lens or diascope. Larger picture shows camera rear with functioning viewfinder and cue light.

The WALL 35mm camera was a 'single system' optical sound camera. Robust with four lenses, this camera was designed for mainly newsreel work (Movietone News etc). The camera first appeared in the mid-1920s and a sound version, in 1935. The camera continued in use until the late 1970s. Click to see a larger picture of the Wall camera on a 1930s/50s style 'Edmonton' movie dolly. The Wall camera is attached to a pre-war Vinten 'J' pan head and dressed with a Newall matte box.

The LINK 125 was a 25mm three-tube colour camera with an integral zoom lens package. This sleek-looking camera was used mainly in the UK by BBC and in few studios at ITV. Independent company Limehouse Television bought these cameras because of an in-house cameraman's choice. GA-TV has several examples in non-operating condition.

12" monochrome portable receiver. Can be fed an unmodulated video signal (via a modulator). Cream plastic casing. Still displays good pictures.

CINTEL monochrome monitors had distinctive red control knobs. Housed in restored vented gold cases, GA-TV has two 15-inch screen non-practical examples used originally in 1959 by Anglia Television at their Norwich studios.

The Hewitt company manufactured a range of film lighting and sound equipment. GA-TV has a restored example of a light weight Hewitt microphone boom with a 13ft arm

The EMI 2001 was a late-1960s four-tube colour tv camera used by most British tv broadcasters-and in particular-for over twenty years by BBC Television. This camera was used in studios and on outside broadcasts. Integral zoom lens. Liked by cameramen.

Lord Attenborough poses above a GA-TV Wall movie camera. Apposite promotion material for BSKYB's Millenium Movies season

A US 1950s ob scene with the President about to depart? Actually a Mercedes commercial filmed in 1997 at Walthamstow Town Hall. The RCA TK 10A tv camera is a genuine period item (as is the motor car).

High quality 16mm silent movie camera used by tv news, wildlife photographers and the well-heeled amateur. Through the lens reflex viewfinder. Three-lens turret or zoom.

The Arriflex ST is a silent, battery operated 16mm camera with a off-set three-lens turret and a mirror-reflex shutter. The camera is 100ft spool-loaded with an additional fitting, if needed, of 400ft magazine and torque motor. This camera was much used by tv news and for documentaries. The matte box (see larger image) is removed when using telephoto or zoom lenses

The Bell & Howell 70DL was a high quality, lightweight but very rugged 16mm clockwork silent camera with a three lens turret and corresponding lensed viewfinder. The camera used 100ft of spool-loaded film. With the facility of through-the-lens critical focussing, this camera was an ideal choice for tv news, wildlife, and documentary film makers. The larger picture shows the correct hand-held 'shooting' position and also gives an idea of camera size.

Portable version of the Marconi MkIX three-tube colour camera. Shoulder-mounted or pedestal use.

The Ikegami 79E was a mid-1980s upgrade of the Handy Looky 79 range. Good quality 3-tube colour camera. GA-TV has several in full working condition

The ECLAIR 'Crab' originated in French film studios, pre-war. Purely mechanical with steerable linked tri-wheels, this pedestal could be elevated in two stages to a height of 6ft. Used from the early 1950s in tv studios and particularly on obs. Still used.

This big silver 'rock & roll' microphone type is seen often in promos and '1950s' recreations, usually featuring an overchromed reproduction. GA-TV has an original Shure 55S microphone, in brushed aluminium (better for the tv lights). Our well-worked example was used during the 1950s & 1960s by ABC Television in Hollywood for musical 'spectaculars'.

Rycote made/makes windshields for microphones. Gun mics are housed in long shields, but in the 1970s without the 'furry animal' cover.

The Vinten HP 419 'Hydro-Pneumatic'gas-balanced pedestal appeared first in the mid-1950s. The pedestal was a boon to tv cameramen who could now track and jib all at the same time without losing sight of the viewfinder. Many thousands of the HP 419 design were sold worldwide. Very few remain in production use, supplanted by the later Vinten Fulmar. Our picture shows a GA-TV HP419 with one of our EMI 203's.

Still in use somewhere, the innovative Vinten Mk 3 Pan & Tilt head used risers and cams only (no fluids) to maintain the centre of gravity. This made the tilting of heavy cameras relatively easy. Indeed, if correctly mounted, a camera could be left at any tilt angle without lock off. Our picture shows designer Bill Vinten inspecting an example of his invention.

Large ribbon/cardiod microphone, used by BBC radio & television and on tv studio microphone booms. Notes: The 4033A was produced as a direct result of the needs of the 'talkies', which required a microphone that could eliminate unwanted sound from the camera and other noises off. It contains two elements, a ribbon and a moving coil (similar to a 4021 minus the biscuit). The microphone incorporated a screwdriver-operated switch that allowed either or both elements to be routed to the output. The switch was marked P. R. C. P - (Pressure) - omni directional - moving coil only. R - (Ribbon) - bi-directional (figure of 8) - ribbon only. C - (Cardioid) - uni-directional - combining both elements. The 4033A was somewhat of a compromise as it tended to be "toppy" in all three positions. Nevertheless, it was the standard TV Boom microphone for many years and was also used on Radio OBs where its cardioid response was useful for rejecting colouration from PA. (Chris Owen-Senior BBC sound engineer)

Classic four lens image orthicon television camera. Best selling ever camera in its class.

Portable version of Marconi MkVIII studio/OB camera. Requires electronics 'backpacked' (as shown) or 'golf trolley' carried.

Studio/OB mid-sized 3 tube colour TV camera. First ever with automatic line-up.

Black and white 4.5 inch Image Orthicon zoom lensed camera. Similar in style (but smaller) to the colour Marconi MkVII

The one that never was - never produced in quantity. Appeared 1986.

Studio/OB colour TV camera developed from the MK VIII. Popular in the UK during the 1980's, particularly with ITV. (LWT, Anglia etc)

Very large 4 tube plumbicon colour TV camera for studio and OB use. Used by BBC, ITV and numerous countries around the world.

First self contained 3 tube colour TV camera. Named '76' for the US bicentennial year. The camera that made ENG (Electronic News Gathering) really viable.

14" high quality all valve black and white monitor. Four fully working avaialable (see also the associated Marconi Mk IV Picture & Waveform monitor). Picture shows all four working on location for 'Showbands' (RTE production).

Fully developed 3 tube colour TV camera offering microprocessor control and alignment. Popular around the world and often finding many 'second user' assignments in many places.

Mk IV series all valve picture AND waveform monitor all in one case. Five fully functioning units available. Excellent pictures. Found in production galleries, OB trucks and engineering areas.

Following in the tradition of the Mk III and Mk IV picture AND waveform monitors in one case, the Mk V is an all transistor design capable of very good results. Currently 6 out of the stock of 11 are in good working order.

Small screen Marconi Mk IV series black and white monitor. Ideal as a commentator's monitor or for desk top use. The one example in stock is fuly operational

Period monitor stack (fully working) custom built for the Steven Spielberg film 'Munich', September 2005

Large, console model, with doors, dating from 1960. This set (originally supplied by Harrods) is a real luxury model from the time. Can have a modern 'implant' monitor imperceptibly fitted to give a convincing picture.

A very popular camera worldwide offering good performance and triaxial cable (LDK5 only, LDK25 is multicore cable) capability. This made it a natural choice for ob operations - especially at the BBC in the late 1970's.

Very common British colour TV from the 1970's. This one just shouts '70's' and is now fully operational giving an excellent and reliable picture.

Full size 3 tube studio colour TV camera. Electronically very similar to the RCA TK47, but the styling is very different.

Early 70's ultra reliable 19" colour TV. Wooden case, very keen price at the time and very common.

British made colour TV from the early 70's available in many screen and case sizes/styles. Most are operational. Some are upmarket versions, others are base models.

A series of 'delta gun' shadowmask 20"-inch colour monitors used for broadcast applications. Nine working units available plus a working 14"-inch version and a working series III unit. Very good colour pictures. Wheeled monitor stand (pictured) available if required.

All valve,tinted faceplate monochrome small screen 60/70's. One only.

Still in use and manufactured today, just a little different. This one is fully functional with matching filter unit and is from the early 50's.

Built by the Marconi Company in 1967 as one of a pair to start off Yorkshire Television in colour, this unit now belongs to Golden Age Television and has been fitted out with a view to facilitate re-creations from the early 1960's to the early 1980's by changing out some key items (mainly monitors). Now operational and available with a selection of monitors and cameras the unit has already been used in 'The Royal' for ITV and is currently in blue/white/silver and 'Tyne Tees' logos (removable). The vehicle is fully road legal, is 32 feet long and weighs 12 tons. Packed full of vintage equipment in four areas, production, sound, engineering control and engineering racks. The production areas lend themselves very well to gallery reconstructions with views through. Please enquire for further details.

Believed to be the first colour outside broadcast unit in service with ITV. Built by Southern Television Ltd. in 1968, coachwork by Del of Southampton, electronics mainly by Marconi, this vehicle retired in 1995 after several refits. Now restored to 1968 operational status with four working Marconi Mk VII colour cameras, this is a window into early colour TV operation in the UK. The vehicle (a Bedford VAL) is 34 ft long, weighs 11 tons and is fully road legal. Unusual 'longitudinal' layout with sound, production and engineering laid longways in the manner of a corridor train. Wood panel interior. Comes complete with 30 ft pneumatic mast. Now in original 'Southen Television colours and logos. Logos require separate negotiation. Please enquire for further details.

Portable 1/4 inch reel to reel tape recorder, typically as used by news reporters but also some sound recordists. Fully operational.

Heavy duty 'transportable' 1/4 inch reel to reel audio recorder. Operational condition.

Black and white, dual standard (405/625, VHF/UHF)19" table model, but also looks fine on a stand. Fully operational on 625 lines and very representative of mid 60's monochrome TV in the UK.

First in the series of similar looking 'Thorn' portable TVs. This one is fully operational on 625 lines and is a very early one being largely valve with only a few transistors (hybrid). Later models in the 70's progressed to all transistor and on to integrated circuits. Externally the appearance remained similar. This one dates from the late 60's.

16 mm 'Stylist' film projector in good working order. Classic 'whirr' from the mechanism and an interesting design.

A high quality 4.5 inch image orthicon monochrome tv camera with an offset 4-lens motorised turret. Produced in 1962 and first used by ATV at their Elstree studios, this camera was used also by Anglia Tv in Norwich and BBC tv at the Television Theatre and Riverside studios in London. A total of only about 60 cameras were sold.

The Evershed Power Optics P10 pedestal was a lightweight nitrogen-balanced pedestal with linked steering. This pedestal was based on the 1950s Win Strumpell US design which had six wheels and a wider base. The EPO version had a cut end making it only 27 inches across. Approximately 12 of these pedestals were made, used mainly in the UK by Thames and LWT.

2" Quadruplex VTR, very large, very heavy. One unit in full working order. Excellent multi standard machine. Transfer work considered - please enquire.

General purpose 'Drainpipe'caption/CCTV/Industrial/Military 1" vidicon TV camera. Currently, one fully operational unit. See also roller caption machine.

All valve industrial CCTV or caption camera. See also roller caption machine.

CCTV camera for security, industrial, scientific and medical applications. Sometimes used as a caption camera in budget installations.

All valve monochrome monitor. Three fully working ones available. Appears under the brand name of 'Peto Scott', actually a Philips company. The one in the picture still wears original markings!

GA-TV can accurately recreate camera badging and studio ident logos. Important items for which we have an extensive reference library. The example shows 'Associated-Rediffusion' from circa 1958.

The SCOOP was a 1k soft light source used originally in film studios. In the 1950s Scoop lights were used extensively worldwide in Image Orthicon monochrome studios.

This small silver ribbon mic can be used on tables or floor stands. Popular use in the 1960s on tv pop shows etc. Several in working condition.

Small (6cms x 2cms) moving coil neck-worn mic, engineered to reproduce speech from an angle. Can also be hand held or desk mounted.

Reslo stick mic. 1980s pop artists favourite

Dynamic pressure gradient microphone designed for use with newsgathering tape machines such as the Uher Report 4000.

Dynamic (moving coil) cardioid microphone. 60-16,000Hz. Typical shape of the period.

The famous 4.5 inch Image Orthicon monochrome camera tube was devised originally (1947) in the USA by RCA. The prototype was perfected by EEV and Marconi in the UK and the first production models went into service in the mid-1950s. Later versions used the 'ELCON' target glass, making the EEV 4.5 inch I.O. the tube of choice for tv stations throughout the world. EEV I.O. tube manufacture closed in 1982 after sales of over 250,000 units.

Light weight fluid drag pan head, 75mm bowl fitting usually on a Miller Tripod. Useful for 16mm or ENG cameras.

The JVC 1900 was one of a range of JVC three-tube 'Saticon' semi-professional colour video cameras from the early 1980s. Easy to operate. Picture quality as you might expect

The Ferguson 3V22 (JVC re-badge) was an early 1980s VHS home video recorder, top-loading with a very familar and typical 'piano key' operation. This heavy machine is still in working condition. Can that be said of current equipment in 25 years time?

Studio/OB CCD television camera. An excellent workhorse and still in use worldwide. We have two examples of these cameras in full working order complete with triax base stations as required.

The TTH 'Studio Varotal' 2 appeared in the late 1950s and was designed for use with Image Orthicon cameras. It could also, with an adapter be used on Vidicon cameras. The zoom range was only 2.5" to 8" inches at f/4.5 and as the name suggests, this zoom was for use primarily in studios. The zoom was manipulated mechanically by using Bowden cables (sometimes with jerky backlash) attached to the pan head, or could be powered electrically by using a servo add-on unit. The basic mechanical unit with controls cost approx 800 UKP in 1960. The larger picture shows the lens fitted to a Pye Mk 3 camera.

The ORTAL range of TTH lenses were designed for 4.5" Image Orthicon cameras. All fixed-focus, a usual Ortal turret set of four would be 2"inch 3"inch 5"inch & 8"inch. The lens pictured in the larger image is a 5"inch f/4. Lenses were attached with a TV88/2 bracket and lock-mount. The lens had a rim iris cog connected to a dedicated iris motor mounted on the turret. These lenses were usually inscribed 'Taylor-Hobson' or later as 'Rank Taylor Hobson. Leicester'

Kodak adapted and provided their range of high-quality Ektar photographic lenses for use in post-war RCA 3"-inch I.O. tv cameras (TK10A etc). These now quite rare lenses, were specially fitted with turret screw mounts, and were fully colour-corrected (for infrared).

Dallmeyer made a range of lenses for tv cameras. The image shows a 'Super Six' 4"-inch f/1.9. To complicate matters, each brand of tv camera needed a dedicated lens mount. The one pictured is for a Pye Mk 3 camera. Note the four studs on the top of the mount. These were used to automatically or remotely adjust the iris when the 'taking' lens was positioned in front of the image tube. The two red marks on each side of the lens are a colour code to indicate, in this instance, 'Camera' One, (BBC Bristol OBs -MCR 12 circa 1955).

The UHER 4000 REPORT S was a 1/4" magnetic tape recorder used by national and local radio stations. Also in the picture, a BEYER dynamic M550 LM microphone ex-BBC.

Large hand-held moving coil microphone. Notes: Designed specifically as a light (12ozs) hand held microphone for commentators and interviewers. It was capable of working in all weathers including marine and tropical conditions. A moving coil transducer was mounted in a black Bakelite body with a stainless steel mesh screen. The handle incorporated a switch, which could be wired to provide muting or remote start/stop function for a tape recorder. In this photograph the switch has been replaced by the BBC logo. The 4032 was often issued with the EMI Midget reel to reel recorder and was also the star of many "This Is Your Life" programmes when it was thrust under the nose of the unsuspecting victim! (Chris Owen)

The GB Bell & Howell 613H was a 16mm 'silent' amateur movie projector of good quality with variable speeds. Our example is in almost mint condition and fully operational.

The Mole-Richardson Type 103B microphone boom was a familar item in both tv and movie studios from the 1940s onwards. The boom arm extends to approx 17ft and the base 'pram' has wheels, steerable from the rear. A certain skill was required to manipulate this equipment, not least to avoid hitting the talent or falling off. The Mole boom pictured was installed in 1959, originally at Anglia Televisions' studio A in Norwich.

Introduced in the early 1980s, the SONY BVP330 was a lightweight ENG/EFP three-tube colour video camera, battery powered and with a microphone input. This camera was popular with news crews. The example pictured was used by Thames Television outside broadcasts.

2kW fresnel Spot for pole operation of pan, tilt and focus. A mainstay of television production lighting at BBC Television Centre in the 1960s and 1970s. Four of our examples are fully practical.

The SONY AV3670ACE was a low band helical vtr suitable for schools, colleges, businesses or the well-heeled amateur. Tape width was 12.5mm and ran at a speed of 16.32cms per sec. Video resolution was 300 lines. 1978 price, 900UKP. Our example rolls the reels only.

One of a range of vt equipment, the IVC 801PSM was a reel to reel helical 'mid band' colour portable vtr using 1 inch (25mm) tape running at 17.2 cm/s. Along with other versions, this recorder was aimed at the industrial sector, or 'low cost' tv stations. 1978 price, 4,500UKP. Our example runs with the reels turning and lights flashing.

Two VT clocks pictured, both either studio floor, or ob use. The 'blackboard' wooden vt clock has a fully practical countdown arm. This vt clock was constructed around 1960 by Anglia Television (Norwich) and could be glimpsed at the start of several Anglia 405-line quad tapes. The green plastic item is from Autocue and was used by BBCTV news (Manchester)

The Link 130 was a mid- 1980s camera that never made it beyond a dozen or so 'trial' deliveries to broadcasters (some to BBCTV and Swedish TV amongst others). The Link 130 had many 'auto' features and used three 2/3rds lead oxide colour tubes, but the camera was plagued with software problems including 'lock outs' and niggling faults such as the cue light effecting the picture. Also, by the end of the 1980s, all the major broadcasters were considering switching to CCD studio cameras. The camera pictured is an ex-museum display with a non-standard repro lens unit (with space to house a small ccd camera)and a fixed viewfinder unit with an implant tube. Because the camera is only a shell and thus lightweight, it is ideal for theatre productions etc. The camera here is sitting on a Vinten 459 lightweight pedestal with an additional 'steer' wheel.

Motorised caption roller (one on stand). Fully operational, backwards/forwards, variable speed and remote control. From the days before computerised captions. We can make up captions as required.

The 3 inch Image Orthicon tube was produced first in the USA by RCA initially for WW2 military use and then in 1945 for broadcast use. Termed a 'low velocity' photo emmisive tube, the 3 inch IO revolutionised tv camera design and tv production because of its high sensitivity. This enabled outside broadcasting to be undertaken in very poor light and also implimented the use of camera lens turrets and electronic viewfinders. One 'trick' of the 3 inch IO was that it could photograph the human face by the light of a single small candle. The black 'halo' reproduced around the candle flame was another matter.

The IKEGAMI 79D three-tube 18mm colour camera was used worldwide throughout the 1980s, especially for 'ENG' news gathering, Lightweight and rugged, the larger image shows an optional top-mounted viewfinder for studio use. This 79D has shot many music videos and recently, several scenes for a '1980s' tv character comedy show. Note: GA-TVs Dicky Howett is an experienced cameraman and can be hired to operate.

Full-quality studio portable version of the HK 323, the 323 Portable was capable of full auto line up (with a dedicated zoom-illustrated- with an in-built diascope). The camera used three 18mm Diode Gun Plumbicon colour tubes. Triax back adapter, attached to the rear of the camera, is shown in the picture. Optional multicore adapter.

Scotch was one of several video tape manufacturers. The item pictured is a 1-hour 2-inch 'quadruplex' video tape, the standard first introduced in 1956 by Ampex. GA-TV has many of these video tapes including the carry cases and also the means to reproduce the tapes. Tape-to-digital copying is part of our service.

'UNISPHERE' type silver mics. On the left of the picture are two ALTAI UD130 mics. The others are of a generic design. All items suitable for hand-holding or stand-mounting. 1960s/1970s. 'BBC' badging added for a recent production

Small dynamic microphone. Suitable for 'roving reporter' scenes. This example used by BBC radio.

SHURE 'Unidyne' mics. Types 5155A and 545D. General purpose microphones

Compact and lightweight pedestal with a very short rise adjustment at the base and centre column (air balanced). Based on an orginal design by the US company Houston-Fearless, this version was built, we believe, by Mole-Richardson in the UK and sold during the 1960s by Marconi's. The pedestal will take a standard Vinten pan head (or others) plus a full-weight camera if required. Although the three wheels can be locked to travel in a straight line, this pedestal tends to wander and is best not moved about too much.

The EMI 201 was a 'low cost' broadcast camera using a Vidicon type b/w imaging tube. Not intended for main production use, the EMI 201 could be found in news studios and educational establishments. The pedestal is a Vinten 459 'lightweight'model

Described as a Compact Video Cassette system, this Sharp ensemble used a VHS 'C' strap-carrying portable battery powered cassette recorder- model VC 220N- and a truely basic 'Saticon' color (sic) video camera (XC 51) with a fixed focus zoom and optical viewfinder. This lightweight kit was aimed at the average amateur and proved the last gasp of video separates until the integrated 'camcorder' came along. Our very clean Sharp kit looks good for re-creations of 'home video' scenes, the cast wearing tank tops and flares, naturally.

Nice wooden item from Anglia Television, a studio- contructed (home made) VT clock with red 'on' light and hand grip. This durable item can be seen at the start of many Anglia 405-line tapes. This VT clock is now useful for studio re-creations of the 50's and also the occasional pop promo.

Single-strip Vidicon amateur colour video camera capable of 230 lines of resolution. 6x zoom lens with under or over exposure LED indicators in viewfinder. The shoulder-mounted JVC G71 camera could be either battery powered or attached to a portable VHS recorder (or other record unit). Camera price 700 UKP. Our example, typical of 1980s design, is in full working condition and delivers a picture quality 'of the era'.

The Vinten PLOVER 3179 ob/studio pedestal is a compact and relatively lightweight nitrogen-balanced item using a Fulmer type central three-stage column and three sets of linked wheels which can be either pneumatic or solid. The centre column can be easily separated from the wheeled base for transportation. The Plover pedestal can take a camera/pan head combination of up to 105 kgs.The front sets of wheels fold for storage.

Of BBC design,this portable battery-powered sound amp (type AM15/503P) in travel case was used in conjunction with film cameras (Arriflex/ Auricon/CP16 etc) using pre-striped magnetic film. The amplifier has a two-channel mixer with two mic inputs plus one 'line'. The unit is enscribed 'BBCTV NEWS N42' which is a helpful indication as to it's working life. Date circa 1973.

A small monitor speaker (40x23cms). with built-in amp and volume control. This B & W speaker was used by the BBC at their Southampton studios

The LINK 110 was a boxy-looking three-tube 25mm lead oxide colour camera, a technical design instigated in part by the BBC to replace their aging studio stock of 4-tube EMI 2001 cameras. The Link 110 (from Link Electronics; a firm that produced 'industrial' CCTV equipment) boasted anti-comet tail and light bias, plus an integral zoom package. The camera's picture quality was reasonably pleasant but not up the 'sharpness' of existing 4-tube designs.

A compact dynamic microphone from the Austrian company AKG, used in the 60's onwards for speech or vocals. The slots down the side provided an out of phase signal to the capsule giving a cardioid response. GA-TV has two matching examples, one in working condition.

The 'Fluid 4 Variable Camera Head' consists of two sealed fluid units which, by the use of 'on-off' levers can be varied from a cushioned free head to the heaviest control required. Tilt range 60 degs. Used by film and ENG crews

Grampian Reproducers Ltd of Feltham Middx produced the DP4/H, a hand held moving coil microphone with a response of 50-15,000 c/s.

A large & heavy 1980s vintage semi-professional JVC vidicon colour camera. Non-working condition. The camera came equipped with two pickup tubes (red & blue). The picture quality was nothing to write home about. Top mounted b/w viewfinder.

A dynamic microphone made by Dunstable-based KAM (Lamba PLC) 80Hz/10kHz. Heavy and rather dated in cosmetic design. However, ideal for 1990s DJs.

This familar and widely used steel-clad radio and tv interview hand mic was referred to as 'The Buchanan Hammer' presumably for its rugged durability. A dynamic mic with an omni-polar pattern and good flat speech reproduction without the need of a wind baffle, our example is in full working condition, if a little 'fish shopped'(chipped & battered).

Three different microphones of unknown manufacture, displayed here for their shape and style. 1970s 1980s.

A re-badged (as Telefunken)JVC 3V20 single-tube colour camera, giving approx 250 lines of laggy image. This particular GATV camera has filmed two concerts with 'The Horrors' and a music video for the 'Manic Street Preachers'. As was common to 1970s/80s colour video cameras, there is no in-built recording medium ie: they are not camCORDERS, but instead record onto a separate video machine, either mains or 'portable' battery operated. Picture quality 'of the period'.

A matching set of SHURE UNISPHERE 588SA dynamic microphones. 1960s

This portable 1980s vt machine is complete with travel case and repro badging. A battery-powered 'U-Matic' videocassette recorder from Sony to compliment our range of portable ENG colour cameras of the period.

Still used, this STC 'lip' mike is termed a Broadcasters Ribbon Noise Cancelling. 80/8,000 Hz.

A genuine antique, late 1960s 'ON AIR' tv studio sign from ITN's 'Studio One' at their erstwhile HQ in Wells Street, London. Now, a rather faded hand-made item, the sign was fixed originally by the entrance to the studio (as a dire warning).

Exotic-looking 1950s Japanese chromed large microphone from the CALRAD company. Called the 'Lafayette 99 4545' this dynamic mic is a copy of the Astatic 77A. Table or floor standing.

Typical 1980s styling, Japanese three-tube lead-oxide colour camera. This example is in cream livery. Non-practical. Implants possible. Good for prop use. Camera is sitting on an EPO pedestal.

Several types of well-known amateur camera pictured including 8mm, super 8mm and 35mm snapshot.

A GENT tv gallery clock with assorted legends underneath,'TX' 'VISION' 'SOUND' etc. 1980s ex-BBC Leeds.

Functioning tv gallery sweep hand clock with red 'on air' illuminated. Large item, ex-Anglia Tv, Norwich.

ARRI NEWS RIG. Click for larger picture which shows a complete 1970s newsgathering outfit, mics, amps, cameras, exposure meter etc.

The Steenbck ST4 is a portable roller caption machine, with either hand-powered or electrical roll ability. Can be used also as an 'autocue' device, as pictured.

Not used these days, a caption stand was usually placed on the studio floor in order to hold a test card, nameplate, VT clock, station ident, or credit list.

A dressed Pye Mk3 camera for a new BBCTV drama production set in the mid to late 1960s, 'Hancock and Joan' featuring Ken Stott as 'the lad 'imself'. Golden Age Tv can always authentically recreate the correct studio 'look' for a given tv era, in this case the ABC-TV, studios at Didsbury in Manchester.

Clockwork 16mm zoom camera popular with budget film producers yet capable of high quality results. Fully practical and complete with all accesories including carrying case.

Double pass amateur 8 mm turret film camera.

A lightweight 1kw 7" fresnel tv studio light, usually suspended. These lights can be adjusted in situ for angle and 'spotting' by pole positioning using the adjuster lugs on the mounting bracket. Very handy to do so from the studio floor where there maybe a 35ft drop.

The famous 'BETACAM' design was the popular Sony ENG 'stand alone' camera kit, whereby the camera, power supply and vt recorder (BVV 1PS) were combined in one unit. Launched in 1984, this camera employed a single Trinicon tube(Saticon) which delivered upwards of 400 lines of horizontal definition. The camera/recorder had no playback capability and so tapes needed a separate player. With an adaptor, the BVV 1PS recorder could also be used to record from other cameras. Our Betacam (still in working condition) was used by a regional broadcaster on local news.

The 'Handy Looky 77' appeared in 1978 and was offered to broadcasters as an 'ENG' camera. These were early days for electronic news gathering equipment. The HL 77 had no on-board record capability, no on-board battery and overall, was rather heavy. Using three 'Saticon' tubes, our rather careworn example was alleged to have 'filmed' the 1980s Brixton Riots as well as several rather more sedate feature programmes for BBC East.

MN6 series, BBC designed and built this unit has an unusual vertical CRT display of the 'Slim Jim' type and an over-large illuminated source ID. Electrically very similar to our other example, a smaller and thinner version. Fully operational.

Officially: Tone Source, Portable PTS/10/170. Very old all valve design, battery operated. As used for general purpose audio frequency response testing, especially for OBs. Operational.

Fully transistorised 4 channel audio mixer for small radio OB or educational studio work. Model number: 843043. Operational.

General purpose 5' diameter dish. Can be used as microwave link or satellite Rx/Tx. Alternative centre feed arrangements available. As used recently in 'Hippie Hippie Shake'. Change of colour can be arranged - green or white being typical.

James Frezzolini was famous in the USA for adapting and upgrading Auricon 16mm newsfilm cameras. With distribution by F&B/CECO Inc (Florman & Babb/Cine Equipment Co) these adapted Auricon 16mm sound-on-film (SOF) cameras were known as ‘Crop Tops’. Cameramen preferred the lighter Cine-Voice with its added 400ft magazine. Various Cine-Voice ‘conversions’ were advertised and carried out (in particular by James Frezzolini 'Frezzi-Cordless'), but not by Auricon who refused to adapt their own product. Originally, the Auricon Cine-Voice was only 100ft loading. However, with the top 'chopped off' and an added 400ft magazine, the entire camera was now suitable for news gathering and as a bonus, weighed in at only 7 kgs. Originally the Auricon had an optical sound head, but later versions used a magnetic head and striped film. Zoom lens by Angenieux 12/120mm f/2.22.

Picture shows two EMI 203 4.5 image orthicon cameras on Debrie pedestals. Jason Isaacs is seen playing 'Harold Steptoe'in the famous junk yard set for a BBC4 drama series entitled 'The Curse Of Comedy'. GATV supplied also several vintage cameras and related equipment for two other plays in the series, 'Hancock & Joan' and 'Most Sincerely', about Hughie Green.

Trendy 'orange' Sanyo portable b/w 12" tv receiver complete with a set of Baird 'rabbit ears'. Working condition.

Sony BVU 150 U-matic SP cassette portable video recorder. 20 minutes running time. Batteries or other 12v power source. Our example comes with a dedicated carry case. Recorder in working order (but don't rely on it.)

Unique in the UK, a complete RCA friction pan & tilt head with tripod (type TD 11A) and dolly (type TD 15A). This friction head type was used extensively in American monochrome tv stations and also on 'remotes' with the tripod and dolly combination which folded for easy transportation. 'Low cost' tv studios also used the tripod and dolly as an alternative to a pedestal. Manufactured by Houston-Fearless, the RCA pan head & dolly was used for over twenty five years (and may indeed still be running around somewhere). Larger picture shows the Dolly/Skid folded.

Up-market 26" inch ITT colour television receiver in operating condition. The larger picture shows the receiver 'in situ'. Mid-1970s.

Late 1980s Sony 3-CCD BVP 7P with a Fujinon 9-126mm zoom and detachable Betacam SP recorder unit. The larger picture shows a CA-50P back adaptor in position. All units in working condition.

1960s vintage Grampian desk mic on a gooseneck. Suitable for 'talkback' scenes in the gallery or general PA.

Introduced in 1984, the Sony BVP 3A was a lightweight portable colour camera designed to attach to the BVV 1A recorder creating a self-contained 'ENG' unit. The BVP 3A 'Betacam' used three 'Saticon' or 'Plumbicon' 18mm pickup tubes delivering '650 lines'. The camera also had an unique system of tube auto-centering without a test chart.

10 lamp, 2KW flood bank. As used in many British TV studios, especially in the 1960s. Fibreglass body. Fully practical and a useful lamp.

Rather indifferent and chunky three tube 'Saticon' portable colour camera aimed at the semi-pro or corporate market. 550 lines of resolution claimed. Mains, 12v or battery powered. Not in operating condition. Repro mic.

Small portable location (or ENG) lighting, the Ianbeam 800 is generally called a 'redhead'. 800 watts of spot or flood light without the use of a fresnel glass. Portable lightweight stands.

Handheld (or bracket mounted)cine lights. The two pictured are 650 watts and mains powered only. Very bright & very hot. Used on tv news or documentary work. Also amateur movie-making.

An AKG microphone RM900 'Shaftsbury'. General purpose.

A reproduction microphone in the classic style of the Shure 55S. The Eagle G148 is a 'super cardioid' dynamic microphone with a frequency response of 50/1500 Hz. 3-pin XLR lead. Brand new and in fully working condition.

A BBC-designed vertical waveform monitor, for use positioned beside picture monitors in production galleries. A space saving measure, these units use an unusual vertical CRT display of the 'Slim Jim' type and this version measures only 9 cm wide. We also have an example of the full size variant.

Two illuminated tv studio signs from STV's Cowcaddens Glasgow Studios. 'Studio On Air' and 'Rehearsal' can be flashed independently. Wall fixed if required.

ASTROLITE cameraman intercom headset (also air pilot or related profession). Complete with boom mic arm. This example ex-BBC tv obs.

On set image of a EMI 2001 'The Damned United'

Early 1970s 26" inch model

14 inch monochrome portable

14 inch portable receiver

Late 1970s b/w receiver

Late 1970s 20" inch colour receiver.

Early 1980s 14 inch set

17 inch receiver. Late 1960s wooden item.

22 inch mid-1970s colour set

20 inch colour set

The SONY DXC 1610P was used for non-broadcast applications. Corporate or similar. Also by the well-heeled amateur or club. Camera price new (2,300 UKP). This camera, in common with video equipment of the period, recorded images to a separate recorder. Still in working condition, this camera gives a picture quality typical of the era. Used recently by Dicky Howett to film sequences with bands 'The Horrors', 'Plan B', 'Manic Street Preachers' and 'The Kills'.

Single TRINITRON tube Sony HVC 2000P colour camera claiming 300 lines of resolution. This camera boasted several features. Fader. Sharpness control. Sensitivity booster. Remote operation. Compact mid-1980s design.

The IVC 7000P was described (with hyperbole) as 'setting your cameraman free'. Free, possibly to encounter back strain. No little weight, this mid-1970s 'portable' three-tube lead-oxide colour camera came in at over 12.5kgs (not the 7 claimed) and that was without the 'control backpack' unit which added at least another 12 kgs. The camera was tethered by a polypole cable and had an optional 'Studio Adapter' rig with a 7" inch viewfinder. UK users included Anglia TV, Grampian Television, Thames Television, Southern Television and LWT. Our example was used by TVS (TeleVision South). The IVC 7000P picture quality was described as 'awful'.

Large silver microphone from the Turner company of Cedar Rapids Iowa. 1950s 'retro' style. Larger image shows floor standing rig.

Reproduction Clapper Board.

For presentation studios, educational, corporate video studio or budeget broadcast use. Novel waveform monitor built into the rear of the camera.

Full spec oscilloscope.

'Stars In Their Eyes' type of stick mic. Gold. Unknown make. Guess at Reslo. 25cms length

Reproduction microphone in the style of an Electrovoice 'Cardax' cardioid microphone of the 1940s/1950s. This YOGA is a good quality dynamic microphone in muted silver die cast zinc housing. FR 60Hz-16,000Hz. Sensitivity -78dB. Three-pin XLR.

A full-sized Bell & Howell 35mm sound newsreel camera of the type used by Movietone News during the 1930s/1950s. 1000ft magazine. In fact, the entire camera is an exact and skillful reproduction, made of wood. This (very lightweight) item would be suitable for stage or display. Can take HD imaging without detection. Non-fuctioning. The 'Movietone' badges are fixtures.

Small 5 " inch monochrome monitor. Black casing. ITC (Ikegami) label. CCTV type.

Two genuine CLAPPER/SLATES. Used in the British film industry to 'mark' sound films on set. Generic design.

Lightweight portable radio/tv studio/location microphone boom with counterweight balance. Approx 7ft height and reach. Wheels additional if required. Ideal for theatre or restricted space use.

Iconic Sony colour TV using the famous 'Trinitron' tube. In excellent working order.

Stylish black and white set on monopole stand. Very 'swinging 60s'.

Good working order and can be supplied with miniature 625-405 converter.

A late model in a series of sets commonly known as 'GEC bow front.' Very popular in the UK in the early 1960s. Currently not operational.

Very common 'Thorn 1500' chassis black and white 625 only set. This one carries the 'HMV' brand and is in full working condition. It has a broadcast illuminant 'D' tube fitted to reduce the colour temperature for film work.

Up market 'Beovision' 7702 set in full working order, complete with remote control.

Solidly built work horse. Operational, with optical sound.

Operational unit in excellent condition.

Sony TRINITRON portable video monitor. Can be battery powered. 8"inch screen. Working condition. Nice bright picture

Useful-sized picture monitor from JVC. Nice sharp picture. 14" inch screen. Sound input/output.

Ikegami cameras for BBC 'Eighties' series.

Sony's Consumer Video camera from 1965, part of their reel- to-reel monochrome 'home video' taping system (1/2" inch tape running at 12" inches per second). Note the camera's snazzy metal fame 'viewfinder'. In fact this system, which retailed in the US for $695 was used mainly by business or educational establishments.

Handy, shoulder-mountable amcam, which links into a dedicated portable 'Telerecorder'. Pure 1980s design with a tricolour Saticon tube for that 'period' look. This camera is in working condition.

Modest 'footprint' microphone boom. Suitable for small studio spaces.

The Kodak EKTASOUND 130 was the first Super-8 movie camera that recorded sound as well as picture. Introduced in 1973, the Ektasound 130 used special magnetic striped cassette Super 8 film. Tech details: Lens: Ektar f/1.2 / 9 mm. Fixed focus. Frame rates: 18/20. Shutter degree: 230. Auto Exposure (Not TTL). Backlight Control. Auto Recording Level Control.Original price in the UK (in the year of introduction): 132 UKP. Our very clean example (unfortunately not in working condition) comes with it's own microphone and rare dedicated 'Movie Making Case'.

Chunky home video machine, the Sony Betamax SL C 7UB was a quality home video taping system in its day.

The GYGNET post head was a lightweight addition to the Vinten pan head range.