Bolex Paillard Bolex Movie camera
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Paillard Bolex B8 cinecamera (Double 8mm) from the 1950s, mechanically tested and working, with Kern-Paillard Yvar 12.5mm f/2.8 and Angénieux 6.5mm f/1.8 lenses and a custom leatherette finish.
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Paillard Bolex B8 (Double 8mm) – Custom Edition "Cinéma Amateur et Expérimental" with Kern-Paillard & P. Angénieux Lenses – Working
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM
We are offering at auction a unique and exclusive piece for collectors and lovers of vintage cinema: a Swiss Paillard Bolex B8 camera (8mm / Double 8 format), mechanically tested and working, without film tested, redesigned with a personalized artistic finish (Custom Leatherette) of the highest graphic level.
Technical Specifications & Components
Brand / Model: Paillard-Bolex B8 (Made in Switzerland)
Serial Number: 645869
Film Format: Standard 8 / Double 8 mm
Mechanism: Mechanical, smooth and precise spring-powered winding, tested and perfectly functional at various speeds (up to 64 fps for slow-motion effect).
Optical Turret: Double-objective rotating turret (Turret system).
Included Lenses:
Kern-Paillard Yvar 12.5mm f/2.8 AR (standard focal length, exceptional Swiss-origin optics with outstanding sharpness).
P. Angénieux Paris Retrofocus Type R11 6.5mm f/1.8 (highly sought-after vintage wide-angle, bright, made in France).
Viewfinder: Integrated multi-focus viewfinder with B8 Paillard mask.
Box/Body: Gloss metal in good cosmetic condition, without significant dents.
Customization & Design Style (Custom Leatherette)
The original leather covering has been replaced with a high-strength technical material, decorated with a custom theme inspired by avant-garde cinema:
Graphic Theme: "Cinéma Amateur et Expérimental - Constructivisme Filmique - Suisse, 1950s".
Style: Geometric, constructivist design uniting color compositions (red, blue, yellow, green), perforated-film frame imagery, and vintage visual elements.
Finish: Precise application using wear-resistant technical material, giving the camera a strong stage presence and turning it into a true art/display piece (Design / Pop Art / Vintage Cinema).
Functional and Aesthetic Conditions
Mechanical: Excellent. The spring winds correctly, the motor runs smoothly and steadily at all adjustable speeds.
Lenses: Clean glass, smoothly operating diaphragm and focusing rings.
Aesthetics: As shown in the detailed photos. The custom wrap perfectly fits the camera body shape while keeping all manual controls, counters, and adjustment rings accessible.
Paillard Bolex B8 (Double 8mm) – Custom Edition "Cinéma Amateur et Expérimental" with Kern-Paillard & P. Angénieux Lenses – Working
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM
We are offering at auction a unique and exclusive piece for collectors and lovers of vintage cinema: a Swiss Paillard Bolex B8 camera (8mm / Double 8 format), mechanically tested and working, without film tested, redesigned with a personalized artistic finish (Custom Leatherette) of the highest graphic level.
Technical Specifications & Components
Brand / Model: Paillard-Bolex B8 (Made in Switzerland)
Serial Number: 645869
Film Format: Standard 8 / Double 8 mm
Mechanism: Mechanical, smooth and precise spring-powered winding, tested and perfectly functional at various speeds (up to 64 fps for slow-motion effect).
Optical Turret: Double-objective rotating turret (Turret system).
Included Lenses:
Kern-Paillard Yvar 12.5mm f/2.8 AR (standard focal length, exceptional Swiss-origin optics with outstanding sharpness).
P. Angénieux Paris Retrofocus Type R11 6.5mm f/1.8 (highly sought-after vintage wide-angle, bright, made in France).
Viewfinder: Integrated multi-focus viewfinder with B8 Paillard mask.
Box/Body: Gloss metal in good cosmetic condition, without significant dents.
Customization & Design Style (Custom Leatherette)
The original leather covering has been replaced with a high-strength technical material, decorated with a custom theme inspired by avant-garde cinema:
Graphic Theme: "Cinéma Amateur et Expérimental - Constructivisme Filmique - Suisse, 1950s".
Style: Geometric, constructivist design uniting color compositions (red, blue, yellow, green), perforated-film frame imagery, and vintage visual elements.
Finish: Precise application using wear-resistant technical material, giving the camera a strong stage presence and turning it into a true art/display piece (Design / Pop Art / Vintage Cinema).
Functional and Aesthetic Conditions
Mechanical: Excellent. The spring winds correctly, the motor runs smoothly and steadily at all adjustable speeds.
Lenses: Clean glass, smoothly operating diaphragm and focusing rings.
Aesthetics: As shown in the detailed photos. The custom wrap perfectly fits the camera body shape while keeping all manual controls, counters, and adjustment rings accessible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Bolex
Model/type nr
Paillard Bolex
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
Single 8mm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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