Bell & Howell Filmo Aristocrat Movie camera
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Bell & Howell Filmo "Double Run Eight" 8mm Movie Camera – c. 1930s – with Wollensak Lenses & Original Leather Case
Please see all the pictures. Aldo the age, the camera is in good condition. All rotating parts are working, but the camera is not tested by me with film or by a specialist.
Description
Offered here is an original Bell & Howell Filmo Double Run Eight movie camera, an iconic American-made 8mm film camera dating from the 1930s–1940s. This model belongs to the renowned Filmo series, widely used by amateur filmmakers, professionals, and institutions during the golden age of mechanical cinematography.
The camera features a spring-driven (hand-wound) mechanical mechanism, requiring no batteries, and is equipped with multiple Wollensak lenses mounted on a rotating turret, allowing quick changes between focal lengths. Bell & Howell cameras from this era are celebrated for their robust construction, precision engineering, and long-term durability.
This example is accompanied by its original brown leather carrying case, a desirable addition that significantly enhances collectability.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Bell & Howell (USA)
Model: Filmo Double Run Eight
Film format: Standard 8mm (Double Run 8)
Era: ca. 1930s–1940s
Drive system: Spring-wound mechanical motor
Lenses: Wollensak lenses (including f/2.5, approx. 2.5 cm)
Mount: Rotating turret
Accessories: Original leather carrying case
Condition:
The camera shows authentic age-related wear and patina, consistent with its age.
Optics appear complete; lenses show normal signs of age.
Overall, the camera is in good condition. All rotating parts are working, but the camera is not tested by me or a specialist.
The leather case shows visible wear and use but remains structurally intact.
This Bell & Howell Filmo is a highly collectible vintage movie camera, ideal for:
collectors of early cinematographic equipment
film history enthusiasts
display in a studio, library, or interior setting
Due to its age, the item is sold as a collector's piece, without guarantee of functionality.
Will be packed with care.
Bell & Howell Filmo "Double Run Eight" 8mm Movie Camera – c. 1930s – with Wollensak Lenses & Original Leather Case
Please see all the pictures. Aldo the age, the camera is in good condition. All rotating parts are working, but the camera is not tested by me with film or by a specialist.
Description
Offered here is an original Bell & Howell Filmo Double Run Eight movie camera, an iconic American-made 8mm film camera dating from the 1930s–1940s. This model belongs to the renowned Filmo series, widely used by amateur filmmakers, professionals, and institutions during the golden age of mechanical cinematography.
The camera features a spring-driven (hand-wound) mechanical mechanism, requiring no batteries, and is equipped with multiple Wollensak lenses mounted on a rotating turret, allowing quick changes between focal lengths. Bell & Howell cameras from this era are celebrated for their robust construction, precision engineering, and long-term durability.
This example is accompanied by its original brown leather carrying case, a desirable addition that significantly enhances collectability.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Bell & Howell (USA)
Model: Filmo Double Run Eight
Film format: Standard 8mm (Double Run 8)
Era: ca. 1930s–1940s
Drive system: Spring-wound mechanical motor
Lenses: Wollensak lenses (including f/2.5, approx. 2.5 cm)
Mount: Rotating turret
Accessories: Original leather carrying case
Condition:
The camera shows authentic age-related wear and patina, consistent with its age.
Optics appear complete; lenses show normal signs of age.
Overall, the camera is in good condition. All rotating parts are working, but the camera is not tested by me or a specialist.
The leather case shows visible wear and use but remains structurally intact.
This Bell & Howell Filmo is a highly collectible vintage movie camera, ideal for:
collectors of early cinematographic equipment
film history enthusiasts
display in a studio, library, or interior setting
Due to its age, the item is sold as a collector's piece, without guarantee of functionality.
Will be packed with care.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Bell & Howell
Model/ type nr
Filmo Aristocrat
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Serial number
273539
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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