Bolex Paillard P1 8mm Movie camera vintage working 1960s

Product ID:

85

Product Description Title:

Bolex Paillard P1 8mm Movie camera vintage working 1960s

Product Description Full
Paillard Bolex P1 Movie Camera 8mm with Berthiot 8-40 Zoom Lens
Classic 8mm Camera dating from 1961 with highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.

Overall Condition
9/10

Cosmetic Condition
9/10
Excellent condition for its age from the 60s with some minor discoloration. Has been fully cleaned there are no MAJOR rips, scratches, holes or dints, consistent with age.

Functional Condition
9/10
Fully working condition, no fungus, scratches, dints, no corrosion in battery compartment, things works a treat. Have not tested with film however these were engineered to last for centuries, they don't make them like the use to. Comes with all accessories, rubber eye piece, handle, bag, sunshade, crank, etc. This has been taken care of for the past 60 years

Product Line
Audio & Visual

Product Category
Movie Cameras

Product Manufacturer / Brand
Bolex

Product Model Number
N/A

Country of Manufacturer
England

Vintage Year
1960s

Product Rarity
4/5 Rare
Scale from 1 to 5:
1 = MANY for sale or available on the market not very rare
5 = VERY RARE you should buy it there are not many on the market

Product Specification URL

Specification of the P1:
http://www.bolexcollector.com/cameras/p1.html
User guide:
http://www.vintagecameras.fr/images/MonSite/BOLEX/P1/_Doc/Bolex_P1_Manual_en.pdf

Dimensions
With grip, 9" x 8 1/2" x 2"

Weight
2kgs