Bell And Howell One Nine (1953 or c.1958)

An 8mm spring-wound movie camera introduced in 1953 or c.1958, made for handheld home filmmaking on Double 8mm film.

Overview

The Bell and Howell One Nine is an 8mm cine camera made by Bell & Howell, released in 1953 or c.1958. It was made for amateur filmmakers. A spring-wind film transport lets you carry it and hold it in your hand. It shoots silent Double 8mm (Standard 8mm) film and has a built-in exposure guide to help with manual settings. It supports variable shutter speeds and variable frame rates, so the user controls how the footage turns out.

Specifications

Lens	9-29mm 1,8 Zoom Lens (conflicting report: 10mm f/1.9 Comat lens)
Format	8mm
Film type	DOUBLE 8mm
Transport	Spring-wind
Exposure	Manual
Features	Variable shutter, variable speeds, built-in exposure guide
Dimensions	Depth: 4.33in, Height: 4.33in, Width: 7.09in
Weight	27.05 Oz

Market

The Bell and Howell One Nine had an approximate original price of $59.95. A recent example was listed for $74.50 on Etsy, so collectors show only modest interest in it today.