Condition:
Very good vintage cosmetic condition overall. The camera winds correctly and the shutter operates. The built-in exposure meter is working. A small section of the leatherette covering is missing from the front lower section, with normal age-related marks and wear elsewhere. Includes the original-style leather carrying case, which is in very poor condition with substantial deterioration, tears and damage. Lens appears in good cosmetic condition.

Description:
Vintage Paillard Bolex B8L 8mm cine/movie camera, made in Switzerland, fitted with a Kern-Paillard Yvar 13mm f/1.9 lens.

Camera serial number: 737906
Lens serial number: 664786

The B8L is a classic Swiss-made spring-wound 8mm movie camera with a rotating multi-lens turret, built-in exposure meter and variable filming speeds.

This example has been mechanically checked with the following results:

• Spring wind-up mechanism works
• Shutter operates
• Exposure/light meter works
• Film mechanism appears to operate when the camera is run
• Kern-Paillard Yvar 13mm f/1.9 lens fitted
• Lens serial number 664786
• Camera serial number 737906
• Rotating lens turret
• Variable frame-rate controls
• Built-in exposure meter
• Made in Switzerland
• Small piece of leatherette missing from lower front of camera
• Otherwise very good cosmetic condition for its age
• Includes Kern lens cap
• Includes leather carrying case
• Carrying case is in very poor condition, with extensive deterioration and damage as clearly shown in the photographs

The camera has not been tested with film, so while the wind-up mechanism, shutter and meter have been checked and are working, actual film results cannot be guaranteed.

A particularly attractive vintage Bolex camera for use, display, restoration or a collection of Swiss cine equipment.

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

Direct deposit details will be available to Australian Buyers at the close of the auction