Equipment for hire

"Film cameras" equipment.

The Newman Sinclair 'mute' model G 35mm movie camera had a clockwork drive and used a pre-loaded film cassette. The camera was used by newsreel companies during the Second World War (the evacuation of Dunkirk etc) and the Korean War. Television used the camera to shoot programme inserts, documentaries and early tv news footage. The camera pictured is in untested working condition and could be used to shoot footage.

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 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 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.

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.

This clockwork-driven 16mm quality camera was non-professional and featured a twin lens turret and dedicated magazine with a 100ft film load. The camera was manufactured in the UK and USA

The Keystone A7 was a clockwork-driven amateur 16mm camera with 100ft spools. Single lens and a few speeds. The design originated in the 1930s.

The Bell & Howell EYEMO range of 35mm cameras included a version called a 'Spider', presumably on account of the three-lens turret. The version pictured is from the early 1940s and has 1-inch, 2-inch & 3-inch Cooke lenses plus a matching optical viewfinder using a simple but effective system of masks and flip-over optics within the viewfinder tunnel. There is also a critical focus device. The basic camera takes 100ft of spool-loaded film, with an additional 400ft magazine and 12v motor attachment. The camera type was used extensively in WW2 for war footage and for newsreel work around the globe. Working condition.

Completely fake 1920s style 35mm 'silent movie camera' with 1000ft magazine, designed as a generic item by GA-TV exclusively for use in theatrical productions, thus safe from close scrutiny. Genuine wooden tripod included. Crank handle turns. Very lightweight.

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

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.

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.

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.

The ENSIGN AUTOKINECAM appeared in 1931. British made 16mm amateur camera. Lens taylor Hobson 1" inch f/3.5.