Bolex D8L Movie camera
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Brand Bolex Paillard, Model D8L, physically very good and tested and working, a Swiss-made Double 8mm cine camera with three Kern Switar lenses (5.5mm, 12.5mm and Yvar 36mm), original handle, and ERWEITERT wide-angle adapter.
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Bolex Paillard D8L Double 8mm - WORKING - 3 Kern Switar lenses 5.5mm + 12.5mm + Yvar 36mm + ERWEITERT wide-angle + Original Grip
Description
Cine camera Bolex Paillard D8L, Double 8mm format, Swiss-made (Made in Switzerland), years '50/'60s.
Iconic model with a 3-lens turret and spring wind, no batteries needed. Metal body with original black faux-leather covering and chrome in good condition.
Included:
• Kern- Paillard Switar 12.5mm f/1.5 No. 881444
• Kern- Paillard Yvar 36mm f/2.8 AR No. 724670
• Kern- Paillard Switar 5.5mm f/1.8
• Original Kern- Paillard lens caps (3x)
• Original Bolex ERWEITERT wide-angle lens - clip-on adapter to attach to the 12.5mm to widen the field of view, in excellent condition
• Original Bolex metal grip
Condition - HEAD AND WORKING:
Spring winds normally and the transport mechanism runs smoothly at various speeds. The 3-position turret rotates correctly; focus and diaphragm rings are intact and smooth.
Esthetically in good condition for its age, with normal signs of use and light dust from storage visible in photos. Lenses with light dust, no obvious fungus. Not tested with film. Selenium light meter present, to be considered decorative as usual on these models.
Complete set consistent with the three original focal lengths, the wide-angle lens, and the grip, ready for collection or to start shooting again in Double 8mm.
Accurate shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
We sell design items, vintage or antique but always without restoring, modifying, polishing or transforming them we leave them as we find them in a sign of maximum transparency with the customer.
Translated by Google TranslateBolex Paillard D8L Double 8mm - WORKING - 3 Kern Switar lenses 5.5mm + 12.5mm + Yvar 36mm + ERWEITERT wide-angle + Original Grip
Description
Cine camera Bolex Paillard D8L, Double 8mm format, Swiss-made (Made in Switzerland), years '50/'60s.
Iconic model with a 3-lens turret and spring wind, no batteries needed. Metal body with original black faux-leather covering and chrome in good condition.
Included:
• Kern- Paillard Switar 12.5mm f/1.5 No. 881444
• Kern- Paillard Yvar 36mm f/2.8 AR No. 724670
• Kern- Paillard Switar 5.5mm f/1.8
• Original Kern- Paillard lens caps (3x)
• Original Bolex ERWEITERT wide-angle lens - clip-on adapter to attach to the 12.5mm to widen the field of view, in excellent condition
• Original Bolex metal grip
Condition - HEAD AND WORKING:
Spring winds normally and the transport mechanism runs smoothly at various speeds. The 3-position turret rotates correctly; focus and diaphragm rings are intact and smooth.
Esthetically in good condition for its age, with normal signs of use and light dust from storage visible in photos. Lenses with light dust, no obvious fungus. Not tested with film. Selenium light meter present, to be considered decorative as usual on these models.
Complete set consistent with the three original focal lengths, the wide-angle lens, and the grip, ready for collection or to start shooting again in Double 8mm.
Accurate shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
We sell design items, vintage or antique but always without restoring, modifying, polishing or transforming them we leave them as we find them in a sign of maximum transparency with the customer.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Bolex
Model/type nr
D8L
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
Double 8mm
Estimated period
1950-1960
