Description: International Cinema EquipmentA Division of MAGNA-TECH ELECTRONIC COMPANY INC.Miami-AtlantaPlease note that Free Ship Does Not Apply to Best offer Purchase!ICE-MTE is pleased to present for your consideration UsedAKELEY 35mm Pancake Circa 1915-25 35mm Cine Camerais in good shape and has had a partial restoration..Some accessories are included lens, and tripod head and legs History & Background A portable, easily maneuverable “pancake” camera invented by Carl Akeley. Carl Akeley was a larger-than-life explorer, artist, and conservationist—he fought off a leopard with his bare hands and survived getting trampled by an elephant. “The movie camera Akeley invented to film animals in the wild turned out to be one of his most important contributions to science, and to how we all see and understand the natural world.” The camera Akeley invented in 1915 was just one of the ways that he revolutionized artists’ ability to capture the natural world. He made a name for himself as the “father of modern taxidermy,” creating lifelike representations of animals by mounting skins onto sculpted forms (like you see in hunting trophies). After trying to film a lion hunt with a traditional camera, Akeley decided to develop his own that could be transported easily outdoors, smoothly focus and pan, shoot in low light, and be quickly reloaded with film stock to capture as much as possible in the thick of action. With its round appearance, it was soon dubbed the Akeley “pancake” camera.The newly-developed camera was portable, rotatable, and easy to maneuver—the GoPro of the early 1900s. In an unexpected turn of events, the camera was used by the military for aerial reconnaissance during World War I. After the military gave up exclusive rights, newsreel companies and the film industry in Hollywood picked up the technology and used it to film action sequences and aerial footage in early blockbusters.If your shopping for a unique collectible that your not likely to find anywhere else then perhaps you may wish to consider the acquisition of this unique piece of Film making History. Use the 'Buy It Now" option for quick fullfillment or make us a resonable offer and take your chances! The Camera is nearly complete and operational . It is all original and fully operational.It is in Very good condition mechanically. This Legacy Hollywood Production Camera was manufactured from 1915 to 1943. This is frankly a display piece it speaks for itself! If you are DP or have passion about the film business this a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of Hollywood History! The package includes: Akeley 35mm Camera Bodywith hand Crank Standard built in Viewer Akeley 200 Foot Magazine Tripod & Head 1Twin lenses of our choice- Includes taking lens and viewfinder lens. Being sold as a collectible as is as seen Consult our other eBay other sales or our eBay store for these & other Mitchell items The cost to ship will depend on mode of transport chosen and destination. International orders are OK but shipping and handling is extra. ICE-MTE since 1956 your number one source of super eBay Cinema & Projection equipment bargains. See our many other interesting sales. Visit our ebay Store for many more interesting Related Items! International Cinema Equipment a Division of Magna-Tech Electronic Co. Inc. Miami Florida USA SPECIAL NOTE : Ebay will add Sales Tax as applicable to your invoice! We Don't offer Second Chance offers. If you recieve an offer to purchase this item from anyone directly through an email communication it is fraudulent. Deal only with ICE-MTE DON'T BECOME A VICTIM! <div style="text-align:center"><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://mostpopular..com/?id=AC1120094"><img src="http://www..com/Resources/Images/countercredit.gif" border="0"></a></div>
Price: 5900 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-19T11:05:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: 20%
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Color: Black
Country of Manufacture: United States
MPN: PANCAKE
Year Manufactured: 1915-1925
Modified Item: No
Weight: Est. 75 lbs Packed
Brand: Akeley
Series: 35mm Cine Camera
Type: Non-Reflex
Format: 35mm
Focus Type: Manual
Manufacturer Warranty: Limited Seller Warranty
Model: Pancake
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
