{"product_id":"bell-and-howell-8mm-movie-outfit-w-model-323-8mm-camera-movie-lights-original-wooden-case","title":"Bell and Howell 8mm movie outfit w\/ Model 323 8mm camera + leather case + movie lights +  original wooden case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an usually well preserved, fully working 8mm movie outfit from the early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bell and Howell 323 Sun Dial camera with leather case; a Bell and Howell light bar with two 375 watt bulbs; and an original wooden 'luggage-style' case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was an expensive kit when first sold in the late 1950s and early 1960s (we saw a slightly different version listed for $99.99USD in a 1958 catalog--that would $1,062.35 in 2023 money).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how the Bell and Howell 323 camera was described in a 1961 Sear catalog: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eSuper Comat 10mm f2.5 lens gives you 56% more picture area than ordinary 13mm lenses. Fixed focus from 3½ feet to as far as you can see. Sixteen frames-per-second speed. Economical spool load. Continuous lock run and single frame expo-sure. Runs 10 ft. per winding. Rugged metal body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe camera is fully mechanical and does not feature a light meter; instead it has a manual exposure dial with guidelines for what f-stop to use in different lighting conditions. You can use an external light meter (or phone app); use can use 1\/30 sec. as an equivalent shutter speed for metering purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003eFilm information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis camera uses standard 8mm film (sometimes called 'double 8' or 'regular 8m'). We recommend Fomapan R100 as an affordable film for use this this camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera was tested with film installed (the film was not developed); the motor is running smoothly. The camera is very well preserved with a clean viewfinder. The light bar and bulbs are working correctly (please note we do not guarantee the light bulbs; they have a short running time and can be replaced with conventional bulbs). The original carrying case and leather camera case are in very good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bell and Howell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47350747136288,"sku":"NWP-8MM-BH323-240106","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/bell_and_howell_323_sun_dial_8mm_movie_camera_outfit_w_lights_and_suitcase_20231223_390.jpg?v=1703437646","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/bell-and-howell-8mm-movie-outfit-w-model-323-8mm-camera-movie-lights-original-wooden-case","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}