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Chronology - Cameras
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by David Samways 9 years, 8 months ago
Most sources are from: http://www.tvcameramuseum.org/marconi/marconithumb.htm
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| 1948 |
Introduction of the Mk I Studio Camera (monochrome, 3" image orthicon) |
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| 1950 |
Introduction of the Mk II Studio Camera (monochrome, 3" image orthicon) |
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| 1953 |
Introduction of the Mk III Studio Camera (monochrome, 3" and 4½" image orthicon) |
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| 1958 |
Introduction of the Mk IV Studio Camera (monochrome, 4½" image orthicon) |
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| 1965 |
Introduction of the Mk V Studio Camera (monochrome, 4½" image orthicon) |
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| 1965 |
Introduction of the Mk VII Studio Camera (colour, 4 x 30mm Plumbicons) |
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| 1966 |
Introduction of the Mk VI Studio Camera (monochrome, 1 x 30mm Plumbicon) |
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| 1970 |
Introduction of the Mk VIII Studio Camera (colour, 3 x 30mm Plumbicons). The Mk VIII camera was the first automatic line up camera saving studio time and personnel. It was also designed to be more sensitive than previous generation colour cameras so saving lighting and power costs. |
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| 1974 |
Introduction of the Mk VIIIP Portable Camera (colour, 3 x 25mm Plumbicons) to meet the growing market for outside broadcasts such as sporting events where close-ups are required. |
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| 1978 |
Introduction of the Mk IX Studio Camera (colour, 3 x 30mm Plumbicons). The Mk IX camera was a logical progression as Integrated Circuits, memory etc. had advanced and you get a smaller more efficient CCU end package. |
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| 1978 |
Introduction of the Mk IXP Portable Camera (colour, 3 x 25mm Plumbicons) |
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| 1985 |
Introduction of the Mk X Studio Camera (colour, 3 x 18mm Plumbicons) |
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