Colour Television Camera with Tripod
Maker and role
Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited, Manufacturer
W. Vinten Ltd, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
F2069.2004
Description
-1 Camera - large, oblong metal box attached to tripod stand. On the back are 2 large, round, red handles. There are dials, plug holes and in the centre, on a metal disc, is a silver handle that can turn and connected to the front round panel with 3 capped holes and 2 drilled holes. There are also 2 long thin rods with metal attachments. The sides are fold down panels revealing yokes of electrical panels with glass valves. On top is a brace for holding monitor.
-2 Tripod like stand on wheels. Base is 3 pipe section joined by cast corner sections. Underneath are wheels with brakes. From each corner are pipe sections with sliding outer tube. On top is a cast base with hinges for pipe frame and solid metal section with adjustment screws/locks for camera.
-2 Tripod like stand on wheels. Base is 3 pipe section joined by cast corner sections. Underneath are wheels with brakes. From each corner are pipe sections with sliding outer tube. On top is a cast base with hinges for pipe frame and solid metal section with adjustment screws/locks for camera.
Marks
Colour / Television / Marconi Logo
Made in England by / W. Vinten Ltd. / Serial No. 140 / 715, North Circular Road, / London, N. W. 2. / Tel. No. Gla. 6373 Maker's Plate
Made in England by / W. Vinten Ltd. / Serial No. 140 / 715, North Circular Road, / London, N. W. 2. / Tel. No. Gla. 6373 Maker's Plate
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Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited et al. Colour Television Camera with Tripod, F2069.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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