Mitchell VistaVision Cine Camera No 30

Made:
1953-1959 in Glendale
maker:
Mitchell Camera Company

VistaVision cine camera No 30 with ancillary equipment, manufactured by the Mitchell Camera Co, 1953-1959. Camera Model VV No 30. Fitted with two film magazines, L79 and R79. With 75mm lens MVV 30, Model VVE No 28.

This camera, referred to as Camera No. 3 by EON Productions, was used during the filming of 'One-Eyed Jacks', directed by and starring Marlon Brando. Brando was photographed with the camera during production in 1959.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1996-5051/1
Materials:
steel (metal), glass, aluminium (metal) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 310 mm x 840 mm,
type:
cine camera
credit:
EON Productions Ltd.