Marconi MkIX Television Camera type B3265
This camera, the Marconi MkIX, a 3 tube colour camera was shown at NAB in 1978.
It has many advanced features:-
Automatic line-up with internal diascope
Automatic colour balance from external white card
Camera cable to 3000ft.
Printed scanning coils
Factory matched optics
Choice of easily changed lenses
minimised red & blue images to reduce colour lag
The Marconi MkIXB was announced in 1981. This consolidated the improvements and introduced the option of Microprocessor controlled Auto Registration.
The Camera pictured is an early "B" serial number 333. The blue stripe around the top cover indicated the camera is a "B".