The First Major ‘Shrinkage’: 1977
On February 10, 2013
- TV History
The First Major ‘Shrinkage’: 1977
The RCA TK760 was the fist ‘light weight’ color camera that could handle a box lens. In essence, it was a TK76 ENG camera modified to be used with a big viewfinder and lens. Some broadcasters used them in the studio while NBC chose to use them on their sports and remote trucks. In 78 and 79, NBC bought around 40 of these to replace the 35 Norelco’s on the trucks that were purchased around 1967. Thanks to David Crosthwait for this photo taken in 84 at Mile High Stadium in Denver. I wonder what ever happened to the 6 RCA TK41s that NBC stored at the stadium?
When Don Ohlmeyer arrived at NBC, he demanded new cameras for the mobile units, and this time, they had to be from RCA. The TK-47 was not yet ready, and even if it were, Jack Kennedy, VP Engrg., was not going to pay top dollar. Unlike other customers, NBC did not get a discount from RCA. The 2/3″ image format made long focal length lenses manageable and 30x Schneiders were purchased for the cameras.
Dan Sutton was a long time NBC Sports and Production cameraman working out of NBC Burbank.
That is Dan Sutton running camera.
looks like the viewfinder wasnt too strong
Might be the old Met 1st base guy..Fernandez 🙂
That’s some production puke or a model
I understand the tape and the rope
But that’s an odd way to hold the zoom crank ….
Is that official RCA blue tape on the viewfinder hood?