I finally saw the "Hollywood Treasures" episode on SciFi last night where this beautiful piece of hardware was auctioned off. Don't know if it was a rerun, or there is a big lag between when the show is shot and when it airs.

Carrie Fisher's brother is the person who brought the camera to the auction house. He had to sweeten the pot before Joe Maddalena, the head guy at the auction house would bite, by throwing in a Marylin Monroe costume into the deal.

Joe didn't think something as esoteric as a film camera would sell for much. I've seen him dismiss other esoteric behind the scenes items before on the show, so it was great seeing the expression on his face as this camera became the most expensive Star Wars item ever auctioned off to date. Never underestimate the fans. ;)

One heartbreaking tidbit was mentioned. Panavision apparently destroyed all the other cameras of this type they still had in their possession. What a waste.