{"product_id":"bell-and-howell-8429-super-8-movie-camera-serial-25829","title":"Bell and Howell 8429 Super 8 movie camera (serial 25829)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bell and Howell model 8429 is a simple manual zoom Super 8 camera from circa 1966 featuring the iconic 'spaceship' style grip\/trigger (which can be removed if you wish to mount the camera on a tripod). This camera is ideally suited for outdoor or brightly lit interior shooting (we don't recommend it for very dim indoor work). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera's motor and light meter are both powered by 4 x AAA batteries (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most later Super 8 cameras, the B\u0026amp;H 8429 supports the full range of cartridge notches for film speed shown on this page: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/super8wiki.com\/index.php\/File:Cartridgenotchruler.jpg\"\u003ehttp:\/\/super8wiki.com\/index.php\/File:Cartridgenotchruler.jpg\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusing is a tad trickier than later cameras but not too hard once you get the hang of it. As with nearly all super 8 cameras, for maximum sharpness, you need first to set the eyepiece to match your vision by zooming the lens to 35mm, focusing to infinity, pointing to a faraway (more than 50 feet) object and turning the eyepiece until it looks sharp. For critical focusing, a tape or laser measure can be helpful but with good light this isn't necessary (because of the depth of field). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera is very good cosmetic and functional condition. We confirmed the motor is operating smoothly by running a cartridge through it (we did not get it developed however) and we observed the light meter\/aperture is responding correctly to light. We also verified the film plane focus using an autocollimator on running film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e (source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filmkorn.org\/super8data\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.filmkorn.org\/super8data\u003c\/a\u003e )\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilent super 8 cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elens: B\u0026amp;H Zoom f: 1.9 \\ F: 11-35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ezooming ratio: 3.2x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efocusing: manual, aerial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ezooming: manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eviewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eviewfinder information: film-end signal, under-exposure warning signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexposure: auto exposure control; TTL Electric Eye, CdS photocell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efilm speed: auto between 10 and 400 ASA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efilming speed: 18 fps, single frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshutter opening angle: \u0026lt;180 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esound: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremote control socket: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecable release socket: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccessory socket: screw type, 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efilm counter: 1-15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehandle: detachable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebattery check button: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efilm drive motor: DC micromotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epower source: 4 x AA batteries only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 900 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 65 x 155 x 185 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etripod socket: 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emade in Japan by Bell \u0026amp; Howell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bell and Howell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44772458987808,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/bell_And_howell_8429_super8_camera_202303233418.jpg?v=1679591859","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/bell-and-howell-8429-super-8-movie-camera-serial-25829","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}