Zoom Lens

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Zoom Lens
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Varotal 1 Zoom lens, Ser. No: 517265. Following on from the Wilson zoom lens (used on Pye MK IIIs in the late 1950s) the Varotal 1 offered much improved quality and a greater zoom range. With a choice of interchangeable rear lens elements, operators could chose between 4" to 20" or (with less brightness) 8" to 40". Often used on the front of a Marconi MKIII (with a special adaptor plate - missing in this example)

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/88
Measurements:
overall: 375 mm x 345 mm x 790 mm, 39.5 kg
type:
zoom lens