8mm Film Cameras

Vintage 8mm Film Cameras and Projectors

Kodak M20 Instamatic Super 8

Kodak M20 Instamatic Super 8 Movie Camera mid 1960 - This vintage cool Kodak Movie Camera was made in Rochester, NY USA around 1965. All knobs and buttons move freely, no other testing performed. This vintage Kodak Super 8 Movie Camera Set includes; M20 camera, pistol grip with wrist strap, eye cup (the cup is pinched), original box, and original owners manual. The camera is in good used condition, sold as a collectible and sold as is. $38.45

Kodak Showtime 8 Movie Projector

Kodak Showtime 8 8mm Model 8 500 Movie Projector 1954 - The Cine-Kodak Showtime 8 Projector was years ahead in design (at that time), it was advertised in 1956 to “give sparkling, bid screen color movies up to 5 Feet wide or larger. Threading, focusing, framing, and titling are unusually simple and positive. A lighted switch panel gives you fingertip control of still picture projection, comic reverse action, fast rewind. Reel arms select 400 foot capacity for a full 30 minute show. Fast F/1.6 Lumenized Lens, a new shutter and pull down system transmits 60 percent more light for extra big, extra bright pictures. Truly the surest operating 8mm projector Kodak has ever produced. Complete with built in case. ”


This projector appears to be constructed of metal and Bakelite, is in good age specific condition with some paint missing from the metal outer case. We fired up the projector and played about 12 minutes of some old home movies from the 50s. A short video of this projector in action is posted on Youtube – HERE. The serial number on the base of the projector is 131254 (we assume manufacture was in 1954), the projector with cover outer dimensions are 13 1/2 x 9 x 7 1/2 inches approximately and weighs about 17 pounds. This cool old Kodak 8mm projector is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. Includes projector, cover and take up reel. $88.45

Bolex Paillard M8 Projector

Bolex M8 8mm Vintage Paillard Movie Projector 1957 - The firm of Paillard Ltd is world-famous for its accomplishments in the field of amateur cinematography. Paillard Bolex cine cameras and projectors are designed and manufactured in Sainte-Croix, a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, which is the center of the Swiss watchmaking industry. The dimensions with the arms retracted and no reels attached are 13 x 6 x 12 inches and weighs 17 1/2 lbs with the carrying case and accessories. It is constructed of cast aluminum and steel, painted with a Grey Silver finish. The reel arms accommodate 400 ft reels, the upper reel arm folds downward and locks for storage and also serves as a carrying handle. The rapid snap threading attaches the 8mm film to the sprockets. The lens assembly pivots outward for easy film loading and unloading. An automatic loop former maintains the bottom loop even on damaged film. A direct drive motor operates the take-up reel, forced draft ventilation and cooling, framing knob adjusts the claw for vertical alignment in the gate, front legs can be adjusted individually for height. An AC outlet on the rear of the projector can be used for plugging in a table lamp. Luckily we had some old 8mm home movies on hand from the late fifties and were able to play a movie in the projector (for about 30 minutes). This fine Swiss made Bolex 8mm movie projector is in good used condition, sold as a collectible and sold as is. Includes Bolex M8 Projector, Case, Power-Cord, Take Up Film Reel Chicago (empty) with original Paillard film canister, and the original lubrication bottle (oil-er) in original cardboard holder still containing some fluid – about half full. SN starts with 42 (it is slightly covered and difficult to see the entire serial number, looks like 420361)
This is from a Bolex M8 Serial Number Production Year Chart -Serial Numbers from 400000 to 430000 were produced in 1957. We shot a short video of this playing a movie and posted it on youtube – here Power: 110-120v, 50-60 cycle AC or DC power supply Lamp: 110v 500 watt pre-focus bulb, the modern replacement is the CZX bulb according to our resources Lens: Accepts interchangeable lenses; it is supplied with a Bolex Paillard f = 20mm, 1:1.3 lens Variable Speed: 16 frames per second, adjustable for slower or faster speeds Rewind: Motor or Manual Rewind. $178.45

Yashica 8U-P 8mm Movie Camera Kit

Yashica U-Matic Power Super 8 Vintage Movie Camera Kit - This awesome Yashica Super 8mm Movie camera was made in Japan in the early 1960s. The body is cast metal, the lens is a Yashinon Power Zoom 1:1.8, f=9-28, No 627718. The camera motor and spindles turns when activated, all buttons, levers and dials turn – no further testing was performed. This vintage Yashica movie camera is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. This set up includes the camera, one empty film spool (inside of camera), original camera pistol grip with leather hand strap, case (fair condition, small 2 inch crack/split on front flap, the long carry strap is separating in several places), manual (fair condition), one used roll of film in metal container with Kodak box, original operators manual (ok condition front cover is loose and may be missing a back-page or two as well as the back cover), and one wired Yashica on and off remote control good condition (worked when tried with camera). Carrying case measures 9 x 7 x 3 3/4 inches. $68.45

Miida Dual 8mm Film Editor

Miida Dual 8mm Film Editor MB 810 - For Super 8 and Regular 8mm film, this vintage Miida Dual Film Editor was made in Japan, it has a 4 3/8 x 3 1/4 screen, fresnel lens, geared rewind and all die cast construction. This editor is in good condition, the spindles open and retract smoothly, the film reel spinners move freely, the one on the right seems a little tight, when plugged in the lamp lights up – no further testing was performed. This vintage film processing device is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. This nice find includes the awesome Miida MB 810 Film Editor, 2 plastic film spools w/covers, 2 envelopes of film splicing tape, 1 plastic film splicer, extra lamp (untested), and original instructions, original box and packing. Likely manufactured early 1970s. $78.45

Fujica Single 8 P1

Fujica Single 8 P1 Vintage Movie Camera - This awesome Fujica Single 8 P1 camera was made by Fuji in Japan around 1965. The Fujica P1 was one of the first Single 8 cartridge movie cameras it was inexpensive and easy to use. The camera body is made of metal and the handle is sold plastic with a metal cap.Single 8 was a movie film cartridge format introduced by Fujifilm in 1965 as an alternative to the Kodak Super 8 film. This unique vintage video camera is in good physical condition, we were unable to get it to run and it has been priced accordingly. Includes the camera, a used Fujichrome R25 Single-8 film cartridge, and original owners manual. The outer dimension measure 4 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches. $28.45

Fairfield Argus Film Editor

Fairfield Argus Model 650 Film Editor - This vintage 1950s era 8mm Film Editor was manufacturer by Argus of Chicago, IL. It is the Fairfiled Model No. 650 and uses the B.K.V. 35 Watt lamp (bulb). What a beauty, it is in very good condition for its age, powers up and the light comes on – no further testing was performed. This editor is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. Measures 7 x 17 1/2 inches approximately. $58.45

Kodak M22 Instamatic Movie Camera

Kodak M22 Instamatic Retro 8 mm Movie Camera - Vintage 1970s Kodak Super 8mm Movie Camera with the Ektanar 14 mm Lens f /2.7. This Retro Movie Camera in fair condition, we were unable to get the camera to run and have priced it accordingly. Sold as a collectible and sold as is. $17.45

Bolex Paillard B8 Swiss Camera

Bolex Paillard B8 Movie Camera Kit Made in Switzerland - This highly sought after Bolex B8 Sn 598188 is Circa 1956, made in Ste Croix Switzerland. The Bolex B8 is in good condition, winds and motor turns spindle inside when activated – no further testing was performed. This fine Swiss movie camera is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. $198.95


This collectors kit includes:
1 – Bolex Paillard B8 Camera, 2 Lenses (1 Wollensak Ampro 13 mm / 1 Elitar No 6604 Wide-Angle)  in good condition
1 – Take Up Film Reel Good Condition, Empty
1 – Black Perrin Plainsman 2 Leather Case fair condition, missing pull tung on zipper
1 – Original Instruction Manual Good Condition
1 – Cable Release Good Condition
1 – Bolex Exposure Table Good Condition
1 – Brown Leather Lens Case

Bell and Howell Electric Eye 8mm

Bell and Howell 8mm Electric Eye Movie Camera - Vintage 8mm Bell and Howell Electric Eye Movie Camera, circa approx late 1950s. This unique Bell and Howell 8mm camera is made of metal and has a Comar F 1.8 Zoom Lens, a pistol grip and 1 empty film spool. This movie camera is in good condition, all levers, buttons, dials, knobs and triggers move freely, the camera winds and engages when the triggers are pushed, no further testing was performed. This collectible camera is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. $65.45

Filmo Companion Double Run Eight

Filmo Companion Double Run Eight by Bell and Howell - Produced by Bell and Howell around 1938 this metal bodied vintage movie camera measures 3 x 5 x 2 inches and has the Bell and Howell CO Anate 12 1/2 mm f 2.5 lens. All levers, dials, button and knobs turn freely, the winder winds and motor turns when triggered – No Further Testing was Performed. This good used condition camera includes the original Bell and Howell leather case in good used condition and good condition woven wrist strap, sold as collectibles and sold as is. $78.45

Mansfield Argus Holiday Electromatic 8

Mansfield  Argus Holiday Electromatic 8 Movie Camera - Mansfield Industries was a Chicago-based company that distributed movie cameras, projectors, accessories and imported cameras which were re-badged with its logo from the late 1950s into the mid-1960s. Its various product lines included the names: Fairfield, Holiday, Skylark, Starlite and Ultra. In 1962 Mansfield Industries bought Argus from General Telephone and Electronics (GTE had acquired Sylvania, with its 1957 Argus holdings, in 1961). Mansfield appropriated the better-known Argus name and named itself as a division of Argus. It moved the Argus-Mansfield headquarters to Chicago, Illinois, although some manufacturing facilities remained in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1965 Sylvania reacquired Argus. Vintage guess on this camera is early 1970s, the camera appers in good used condition., inserted 2 AA batteries with no effect. This used Argus Movie Camera is sold as a collectible and sold as is. $23.45