Beaulieu 5008-S
The Beaulieu 5008-S is a Super 8 cine camera from the French manufacturer Beaulieu, positioned in the upper tier of the amateur and semi-professional movie camera market during the 1970s. It was sold as a higher-end alternative to mass-market Super 8 cameras of the period.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the 5008-S have ranged from roughly £120 to £140, with only a small number of recorded results to draw on in 2026. As wholesale saleroom figures, these results sit below typical retail or specialist-dealer asking prices, and condition — particularly a working motor and clean optics — has a strong influence on what an example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £140 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 457) Title: A Beaulieu 5008-S Super 8 Cine Camera
Description:
A Beaulieu 5008-S Super 8 Cine Camera, untested, body G-VG, with P Angenieux type 13.5x6 B 6-80mm f/1.2 lens, elements G-VG, three battery cells, off |
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| Nov 2003 | £117 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 406) Title: Beaulieu 5008s no. 460548
Description:
Beaulieu 5008s no. 460548 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Beaulieu 5008-S worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Beaulieu 5008-S is worth roughly £120 to £140, though the small sample size means individual examples can fall outside that range depending on condition and completeness.
How much does a Beaulieu 5008-S sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices for the 5008-S sit around the £120–£140 level, with cleaner, fully working bodies tending toward the upper end of that range.
Is the Beaulieu 5008-S a good buy at this price?
For a Super 8 user it can represent reasonable value at current auction levels, but buyers should budget for a service given the age of the electronics and motor.