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BELL & HOWELL “AUTOLOAD” MODEL 8431 SUPER 8mm WITH “OPTRONIC EYE” excellent used condition, includes all batteries & case.
Youare invited to bid for this superb USA designed, Japanese manufactured (I believe) cine camera which is fully tested for functionality but not film tested and includes all 4 fresh alkaline AA batteries (installed).
The camera also comes in its original sturdy “Bell & Howell” carrying case (case strap broken):The motor runs very sweetly and is controlled from the top or from the sturdy chromed metal grip; the metering system when set to auto is responding to varying lighting conditions, as it should do.
SOME TECHNICALDETAILS: (by observation only as no book is available)
FORMAT:- Super 8mm Cartridge type….this is movie camera WILL NOT acceptStandard 8mm film:FILMSPEEDS:-Automatically sets once film cartridge is inserted: Daylight type ISO 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160 and 250. Tungsten type ISO 24, 40, 64, 100, 250 and 400
FILMCAPACITY:-50ft Cartridge:MOTOR:- Electrically powered micromotor, powered by 4 x 1.5v AA batteries. (installed):
ZOOMLENS:-f/1.9 11 – 35mm Zoom (3.18:1): Tele & Wide angle Zoom operated by buttons on top face of camera:VIEWFINDER:- Single Lens Reflex, Adjustablediopter for eyesight correction; Rubber eyecup:…it films exactly what you seein the viewfinder:FILMINGSPEEDS:- 18 & 24 fps (frames per second) plus slow motion, approx. 36 fps, and single frame:RELEASEBUTTONS:-Top mounted plus rear of hand grip.Continuous exposures can also be made by adjusting the top control switch to L.R.Also, it looks like a socket is present for cable remote control.
FOOTAGECOUNTER:-Counts up to 50′, Automatically resets to zero when cartridge is taken out:
SINGLEFRAME:-A cable release socket allows for continous running and maybe to expose single frames for filminganimation, titles, etc:
COURIER: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COURIER SERVICE COST IS CALCULATED FOR THE “UK MAINLAND POST CODES” ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDECHANNEL ISLANDS, ISLE 0F MAN, ISLE OF WIGHT, NORTHERN IRELAND & THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS.etc….for any ofthese other areas, I will use Royal Mail if possible!
NOTE: THISSUPERB VINTAGE SUPER 8mm MOVIE CAMERA CAN BE PUT TO USE or IS AN EXCELLENTCOLLECTORS ITEM:MADEIN JAPAN c.1960’s/70’s …Serial # 15573
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Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire