A Mitchell Mk II 35mm motion picture camera, serial number 151, previously owned by visual-effects company Digital Domain. This camera was prominently used on many Digital Domain titles in the 1990s, including Interview With the Vampire, Apollo 13, Armageddon and Titanic. Sequences shot with this specific camera for Titanic included many shots of the 85' Titanic model miniature, the destruction of the First Class lounge, and the interior of the Titanic hull splitting after the iceberg struck.

Most famously, this camera was used to photograph live action shots in front of a green screen for the 'I'm the king of the world' and 'I'm flying' sequences with Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), Rose (Kate Winslet), and Fabrizio (Danny Nucci). These memorable shots were achieved with this exact Mitchell Mk II camera, under the supervision of visual-effects supervisor Robert Legato. Titanic won 11 Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, Best Director and Best Picture.

The camera is in running order and includes an original Mitchel1000' film magazine, two additional 400' film magazines, its original numbers-matching film movement, a live-action motor and an additional visual effects motor. Original cases with Digital Domain labels are also supplied for the camera, 400' magazines, and a spare motor.

Included with this lot is a detailed letter of provenance from Robert Legato, ASC which provides information on the usage of the camera on films Legato shot. The letter goes on to mention the camera was most likely used on all Digital Domain projects of the era, including Fight Club, True Lies and The Fifth Element. The lot is in very good condition, with cosmetic wear from extensive production usage. Dimensions: camera body: 33 cm x 56 cm x 50 cm (13" x 22" x 19½"); camera case: 52 cm x 44 cm x 36 cm (20 ½" x 17 ½" x 14");motor case: 23 cm x 25 cm x 27 cm (9" x 10" x 10 ½"); magazine case: 44 cm x 24 cm x 25 cm (17 ½" x 9 ½" x 10")

*This lot is currently located in Prop Store's Los Angeles facility and will ship directly to the buyer from Los Angeles. Please see the Conditions of Sale for information on applicable VAT and/or import duties.

Estimate: £3000 - £5000