Classic Bell & Howell Two-Fifty-Two (252) 8mm Movie Camera, likely dating from the mid-to-late 1950s. This specific version features a 3-lens turret, which allowed the filmmaker to quickly rotate between wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lenses.
​Model Information
​Film Type: Standard 8mm (also known as "Double 8"). Note that this is different from the Super 8 format that became popular in the 60s.
​Key Features: It is a fully mechanical, wind-up camera. The "Sun Dial" on the front (with labels like "Bright Sun," "Hazy," and "Cloudy Dull") was a simplified way for home movie makers to set their exposure without needing a separate light meter.
​Condition Notes: Unit includes the original leather carrying case and the "Focus-Matic" instruction manual. While the camera body looks solid, the case shows significant wear and age-related "rot" or peeling, which is common for these vintage leatherette materials.
​Estimated Value: 

R250 - R450

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Auctioneer: Dirsan

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