Here are pictures of some TV cameras that have found their way to our collection.  We're always looking for more.

GE Black and White Image Orthicon Camera 
This camera originally belonged to KRLD-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth.  It was used in one of their remote trucks.  It was the pool video source when Lee Harvey Oswald was assassinated by Jack Ruby.  This is Camera 4.  It is thought that one of its twins (camera 1 or 2) was was actually on the air.

RCA TK-11 Black & White Image Orthicon Camera
The TK-11 was the work horse of the broadcast industry for many years, even after the dominance of color broadcasting.  Many small market stations used them on air well into the late 1960's.  Frequently they were relegated to remote trucks, which were used infrequently for remote church services and other public service duties where budget was a factor.  This camera was owned by KXII, Sherman Texas.  You will note that it is missing some lenses.  If you have some you would like to part with please let us know.

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GE 1" Vidicon Black & White Studio Camera

This camera was delivered new to Southern Methodist University in 1968.  Color was the reality of the era, but  the specifications for the University's new studios (which were written about 1960) called for black and white.  GE made a special run of three cameras to meet the terms of their contract.  In all likelihood it might have been cheaper for them to supply production GE PE-250 color cameras, but a promise is a promise, so the specification was met.

RCA TK-47 Color Camera
We have two of these in working condition.  They use "Leddicon" tubes, which were made in England by EEV who claimed they were  "The right word for colour pickup tubes." Essentially they were similar to Phillips Plumbicons.  These cameras were used until the dominance of modern day solid state Color CCD cameras.

Philips Color Film Chain Camera
Using three Plumbicons, this camera is being restored and will actually be used again for our film to video archival transfers.

One of our visitors supplied this picture of Philips LDK-5 cameras at the 1976 NAB Convention.

Ikegami HL-79D
Three Tube ENG/EFP  Camera
The workhorse of TV News in the late 1980's thru early 90's

Eastman 285 Film Chain Projector
Shown with Fernseh Multiplexer

Help!
We have several cameras that we are unable to display because we have nothing to put them on.  We desperately need tripods ( with heads) as well as pedestals and tripod skates.  It seems TV stations get new cameras, but reuse the tripod and dolly for years and years.
It isn't necessary that they be in great condition.  Dead spots and flat casters work OK in a static display. Your junk is our treasure.  Any leads would be appreciated.

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