Circa 1930s Bell & Howell 35mm Eyemo Movie Camera

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Submitted for your consideration is this Bell & Howell Eyemo 35mm motion picture camera, model 71-Q, complete with manual hand … Read more Submitted for your consideration is this Bell & Howell Eyemo 35mm motion picture camera, model 71-Q, complete with manual hand winding crank and the original electric running motor with power cable, a set of 3 factory original Eyemo mounted lenses, a set of 3 finder objectives, ancient cases, Spyder lens turret, original camera factory serial number, factory handgrip, built in counters, early and rare 400' bakelite film magazine, miscellaneous glass filters, critical focus eyepiece, and other small accessories.

The rare bakelite film magazines indicate an earlier version of the 71-Q camera.
This camera is a pre war example of a government owned and used motion picture camera.
The camera serial number is: 389115.

The early wooden Pro Junior tripod shown for display is not part of this offered camera system.
This Eyemo model: 71-Q was built in the circa late 1930's period and has the original factory color with some minor touch ups done over the years. The era correct camera door seems to have been refitted as many were in the past for a better fit.

The camera does run and will be properly cleaned and lubricated in our workshop before being delivered to the buyer.

This pre war model Eyemo camera appears to not be a war camera since it is a black paint finish as opposed to the military OD finish.

This superb Eyemo example is perfect for a collection or a decor piece for home or office.

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