Sony Betamovie camcorder

Made:: 1983-1986

maker:: Sony

Sony Betamovie video camera recorder or camcorder, Model BMC-100P, introduced in 1983, plus original box, instructions, strap, cassette and battery pack.

Introduced in 1983, the Sony Betamovie BMC-100P was the world’s first consumer camcorder – a video cassette recorder and video camera combined.

Details

Category:: Television

Object Number:: 2005-5009

Measurements:: (Box) overall: 300 mm x 425 mm x 205 mm, 3 kg

type:: video camera recorder

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Sony Betacam Movie Camcorder

Sony Betamovie video camera recorder or camcorder, model BMC-100P, serial number 203880, introduced in 1983.

Measurements:: overall: 220 mm x 350 mm x 140 mm, 3 kg

Object Number:: 2005-5009/1

type:: video camera

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Sony Betamovie Shoulder Strap

Fabric adjustable shoulder strap for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P video camera recorder.

Object Number:: 2005-5009/2

type:: strap

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Box for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P Video Camera Recorder

Cardboard box for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P video camera recorder.

Measurements:: overall: 300 mm x 425 mm x 205 mm,

Object Number:: 2005-5009/3

type:: box - container

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Power Adaptor and Battery for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P Video Camera Recorder

Sony AC power adaptor and battery charger AC-M100UB, serial number 011527, and spare Sony NP-11 nickel cadmium battery for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P video camera recorder.

Object Number:: 2005-5009/4

type:: batteries

Manuals for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P Video Camera Recorder

Operating instructions manuals for Sony Betamovie BMC-100P video camera recorder and Sony power adaptor AC-M100UB, plus a manual titled 'Tips for Beter Recording - Focusing'.