Original Star Wars Camera Sells For $625,000 65
An anonymous reader writes "A Panavision PSR 35mm motion picture camera used by George Lucas to film Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope was was sold for $625,000, surpassing all expectations and setting a new world record. The camera package included a Panaspeed motor, matte box, follow focus, a Moy geared head, Italian-made Elemack camera dolly and lens, and two 1000-foot magazines. True Star Wars fans will be delighted to know the camera is still functional and has been completely restored."
There was a lot of carbon scoring on the unit (Score:5, Funny)
But they decided to repaint it anyway, since it had seen a lot of action.
As long as George Lucas didn't buy it... (Score:3, Funny)
It will be resold (Score:5, Funny)
In an extended version, a digital version, a re-digitized digital version and a Jar Jar Binks version at a later date.
What? (Score:5, Funny)
It's a freaking camera. A book by it's operator would be more interesting.
Next up, the coffee pot that was used on set during the filming of SW:EPIII
Really? (Score:5, Funny)
Purchased by Mr. H. Ford... (Score:4, Funny)
... so Han can shoot first!