Bell & Howell FILMO 70DL 16mm Movie Film Camera & 3 C-Mount Lenses PARTS/REPAIR

Sold $199.99 Buy It Now, FREE Shipping, eBay Money Back Guarantee
Seller: ryaan2000 ✉️ (5,528) 100%, Location: Texas, US, Ships to: US, Item: 322927316918 Bell & Howell FILMO 70DL 16mm Movie Film Camera & 3 C-Mount Lenses PARTS/REPAIR.  For sale is a vintage Bell & Howell "Filmo" model DL70 film camera. This is (was) a professional model of 16mm movie camera, and it was probably made in the 1940s. This comes from an old-time pro photographers' estate, but unfortunately a good deal of his equipment was stored in a shed in Texas for many years, enduring hot summers and cold winters yearly. This particular camera is one of those pieces. He owned some really high end 1950s era cameras and several of those were completely ruined. When wound, the camera motor and film spindles inside start working, no problem. I don't know if you would have to press a button to start it, but if you would the button seems to be jammed. The interior of the camera is very clean and dry, but there is some surface rust to the winder portion (see pics) and paint loss and wear to the camera exterior throughout. When you look through the viewfinder it is extremely hazy. I would almost hazard a guess that this camera needs to be completely disassembled and cleaned, serviced, and oiled. This is a given for most camera equipment of this age, so it shouldn't come as completely surprising. It does not seem to have any outright damaged or broken parts. The camera comes with a case which is damaged and worn on the exterior with locking mechanism (currently unlocked--- I DO NOT know the code to open the case). It also has the film winding handle/crank and a small group of lens covers and back caps. The larger portion of the camera has the following lenses:
  • B&H Angenieux 3 Inch f/2.5 Lens - hazing noted on lens interior edges, debris, scratch-shaped formations and possible debris/fungus inside
  • B&H Super Comat 1 Inch f/2.5 Lens - blades adjust noisily and not smoothly, debris and possibly fungus/haze noted inside.
  • B&H Super Comat 0.7 Inch f/2.5 Lens - Debris and possible fungus inside
The viewfinder off to the side has these lenses:
  • 15mm viewfinder lens - Hazy and moldy to the point of being unusable
  • 16 for 1 inch lens - Hazy inside
  • Long viewfinder lens - Haze inside

Please note, I have described this camera to the best of my abilities, but it needs service and restoration. For this reason I am selling it AS IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR ONLY. NO RETURNS.

This is a heavy camera, and kind of sizeable. I WILL NOT entertain offers that do not take shipping costs into consideration!!!

  • Condition: Camera needs help and is intended for parts or restoration only. Please look at all images and read description for details. Please note, I have described this camera to the best of my abilities, but it needs service and restoration. For this reason I am selling it AS IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR ONLY. NO RETURNS.
  • Film Format: 16mm
  • Brand: Bell & Howell
  • Model: 70DL

PicClick Insights - Bell & Howell FILMO 70DL 16mm Movie Film Camera & 3 C-Mount Lenses PARTS/REPAIR PicClick Exclusive

  •  Popularity - 2 watchers, 0.2 new watchers per day, 13 days for sale on eBay. Good amount watching. 1 sold, 0 available.
  •  Best Price -
  •  Seller - 5,528+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.

People Also Loved PicClick Exclusive