Marconi MkVIII Television Camera type B3215
The Marconi MkVIII, a 3 tube colour camera was first shown at IBC in 1970.
It has many advanced features:-
Automatic line-up with internal diascope
Automatic colour balance from external white card
Full auto test systems
Camera cable to 3000ft.
Printed scanning coils
Factory matched optics
Dynamic centering from picture content
Choice of easily changed lenses
minimised red & blue images to reduce colour lag
The Marconi MkVIIIB was announced in 1973. This incorporated many improvements and made provision for tube developments. (pictured above, the blue stripe is the indicator)