The Dykstraflex is a motion picture camera system named after its primary developer John Dykstra. Numerous people actually created the camera, with the critical electronics being created by Alvah J. Miller and Jerry Jeffress. The camera was developed specifically for complex special effects shots in Star Wars. Using old VistaVision cameras (for their high image resolution) and hand wire wrapped TTL chips, the all-digitally controlled system allowed for 7 axes of motion: roll, pan, tilt, swing, boom, traverse, track, lens focus, motor drive, shutter control, and their duplication in multiple takes.
Dykstra's development of this camera control system earned him, Al Miller and Jerry Jeffress Academy Awards in 1977.