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Bell & Howell 2709 16mm version of 35mm model Motion Picture Camera Very Rare!

$ 6468

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Camera has been fully restored and is in good operating condition.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Custom Bundle: Yes
  • Format: 16 mm
  • Weight: Estimated for Camera 35 lbs.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Focus Type: Manual
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: Bell & Howell
  • Restocking Fee: 15%
  • Bundle Description: Includes a Set of Display Lenses of our choice, Tripod with Head, 400 Foot Magazine, Crank, Camera Case, Tripod Spreader.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Series: 16mm series
  • Modification Description: Bell & Howell Custom L Base, Custom Critical Focus Viewer,
  • MPN: 2709 B
  • Film Format: 16mm
  • Model: 2709
  • Type: Non-Reflex
  • Bundled Items: MFG Date Certificate Form,

    Description

    International Cinema Equipment
    A Division of
    Magna-Tech Electronic Co. Inc.
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    ICE-MTE is pleased to present for your  pleasure another
    Bell & Howell 2709
    Hand Cranked Silent Era
    Extremely Rare
    16mm
    Studio Cine Camera
    From the Golden Age of  "Silent Hollywood!"
    Serial Number 1104
    Manufactured in April of 1929
    Part of a Run of 25 Cameras from
    Serial Number 1104
    If you want to add a unique quality 16mm 2709 Model Camera
    t0 add to your collection or for that
    Special
    Display look no further!
    Bid on this fully operational
    B&H 2709
    Camera
    It is in very nice condition mechanically.
    The cosmetics are good as well with minor
    marring and paint ships from handling.
    These  Legacy Hollywood Production Cameras were manufactured
    from 1913 thru 1952.
    They found  a healthy market in the Theatrical,
    Educational,
    Newsreel, Industrial, Military and Commercial fields.
    In the early days they
    found great favor with all
    the major Hollywood studios.
    Charley Chaplin used one of these type 35mm cameras when
    he made many of his early silent films.
    As for a Display piece is speaks for itself!
    If you
    are DP or were involved in the
    Motion Picture
    industry
    and a have passion about the film business
    this may be the signature camera for your collection.
    This camera is all original example.
    This camera has been fully refurbished in our shops
    tested and could be put into
    service making sharp clear images as it
    did nearly100 years ago.
    The systems includes:
    Camera Body
    4 lens revolving Turret
    Custom Thru The lens Critical Focus System
    Footage Counter
    Camera Case
    Two 400' Magazines Case
    Hand Crank
    Wooden Tripod Legs
    Friction Head
    Wooden Tripod Spreader
    Set of 4 Lenses Lenses*
    (*Lenses are for display and may need repair
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    If you are DP or have been in the business
    this is the camera you want for display.
    It is ICONIC and is a superior example of the Silent Era
    "Golden Age" of Hollywood!
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