Bell & Howell 200 EE (Electric Eye)
The Bell & Howell 200 EE (Electric Eye) is an 8mm cine movie camera from the mid-twentieth century, built around an automatic exposure system signalled by the "Electric Eye" name. It sat in the consumer amateur-movie segment when new, aimed at home users who wanted point-and-shoot exposure rather than manual metering.
With only a single tracked UK saleroom result on file, the 200 EE has fetched £6 at hammer in the auction market, and that figure reflects wholesale level rather than a retail or dealer price. As of 2026, this is a low-value collectable where the price you pay or sells for at auction is driven almost entirely by cosmetic condition and whether the camera runs; expect today's typical worth to sit in single figures unless a clean, working example with original case attracts competing bidders.
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: November 2023
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| Nov 2023 | £6 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 528) Title: A Bell & Howell 200 EE 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Description:
body G, electric eye removed / part repaired, camera winds & runs, with wide & telephoto attachments, in maker's case, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bell & Howell 200 EE (Electric Eye) worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, a 200 EE is worth around £6 at hammer, though clean working examples with accessories can sell for more when bidders compete.
How much does a Bell & Howell 200 EE sell for at auction?
The one tracked UK hammer price is £6, which gives a guide to current value but is not a reliable median given how few sales have been recorded.
Is the Bell & Howell 200 EE (Electric Eye) a film or digital camera?
It is a film-based 8mm cine movie camera with an automatic-exposure "Electric Eye" metering system, not a digital device.