Circa 1947 Bach Auricon 16mm Factory Correct Newsreel Motion Picture Camera

Submitted for your approval is this pristine, unmolested, circa 1947 CM-71 Auricon 200′ film capacity newsreel camera. Included is the correct rotating 3 lens turret option, factory correct side viewfinder, a set of 3 vintage lenses, factory correct 200′ internal film platters, factory original case and other small accessories.

This camera was the 16mm standard of the newsreel industry where an optical soundtrack could be recorded onto the film at the same time picture was photographed. The optical internal camera components are complete and intact. This relic shows the factory original paint finish

In impeccable original condition with just the right amount of usage patina.

The pictured era correct tripod is not included in the offered but available, as are many other era correct choices.

A phenomenal example of THE camera that filmed THE news stories of the late 40’s and beyond.

A perfect historical display for those honoring the TV News business or the iconic American made cinema camera that started the ‘sound on film’ newsreels around the world.

NOTE: Our selling prices are usually pre discounted and intended to be at ‘Designer Net’ and ‘To The Trade’ price levels. However, we ALWAYS welcome discussions and exploration of your budgetary requirements and how we MAY be able to help meet those cost targets with additional discounts or courtesies.