CBS Uses Thomson Cameras…1985 NCAA Championships

Yesterday, veteran cameraman Kevin Vahey mentioned in a note his surprise to see CBS using Thomson cameras on a remote in 1977 in Los Angeles. Kevin wondered if that was just an LA truck or if there was more to it. I think there was more to it and this video from 1985 is part of the reason. I think CBS did a lot of trials after the Norelco cameras began to age and the mobile units were good places to test new cameras. This video is was shot in Louisville Kentucky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf1F_YLtp4c

From CBS, the sports segment of a film for affiliates showing behind the scenes of the CBS Television Network. You see the heads of the divisions, talent and…

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