Camera
Moncton Museum
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| Object Name: | Camera |
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| Object Type: | Television |
| Category: | Camera, Television |
| Material: | Metal Plastic |
| Accession Number: | 1996.032.3 |
| Description: | The camera is equipped with a lens turret. The lenses mounted are Canon 35mm and Kodak Ektanon 50,90 and 135mm. The lens cap is for 35mm and is a Canon. The autocue prompter is black and is located above the lens. The viewfinder hood is in the back of the camera. Below the hood is the handle that turns the turret lens. The focus handle knob is located on the right-hand side on the upper part of the side panel. Beside the focus handle knob is the Lionel Lobster mascot with RCA television. On the other side is the lettering CKCW-TV l - RCA Television. The two sides and top of the camera can be opened and are secured by latches. The name "Image Orth Camera" is printed on a plate inside the panel. The tilt handle is metal and has a black rubber end. The camera body is metal and grey in color. |
| Narrative: | Local television came to Moncton in 1954 when Fred Lynds started the Lionel Television Network with "Lionel the Lobster" as mascot. The tv station is still on air but was taken over and is now known as CTV. |
| History of Use: | This camera would have been used to film CKCW-TV programming in-studio, including puppet shows, news, advertisements, and more to be watched by individuals around Moncton. |
| Height: | 263 cm |
| Width: | 95 cm |
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| Institution City: | Moncton |
| Institution Province: | New Brunswick |