The Bell and Howell Filmo 70DR was a durable, 16mm camera used by combat photographers like Robert Capa during the Spanish Civil War and Australian Neil Davis in the Vietnam War. Davis in particular, preferred this model due to its lightweight and dependable nature, namely in challenging environmental conditions like shooting on the frontline with South Vietnamese troops. Travelling light enabled Davis to become part of the action and blend seamlessly to show the world the harsh realities of what was actually happening on the ground in Vietnam. Combat photographers often carried several cameras, including a bulkier model with a separate sound recorder.
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
On display until
16 February 2031
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
AEO177010
Subject category
object → 3D artefact
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Minds → MM-05. Camera Tech → MM-05-C01
Measurements
25 x 14 x 20cm for camera - irregular shaped
Object Types
3D Object
Camera/ Camera crane / Camera lens/Film and television equipment