Emitron Television Camera

Made:: circa 1935 in United Kingdom

maker:: Electric and Musical Industries Limited

Cut-away demonstration of an Emitron television camera. Camera head body has been replaced with clear Perspex to show inner workings. This special Emitron camera has no BBC markings, instead sporting a large EMI logo. Manufacturers plate on rear of camera inscribed 'Marconim- EMI Television Co Ltd / HEAD AMPLIFIER / Serial No 134638'.

Details

Category:: Television

Collection:: EMI Collection

Object Number:: 2007-5001/51

Materials:: metal (unknown), glass, Perspex, electronic components and steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 390 mm x 245 mm x 645 mm,

type:: television camera head

credit:: EMI Group Archive Trust

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