Bell & Howell 200 EE (Electric Eye)

{"overview":"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. 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.","buying_guide":"Common issues on cameras of this type are dried lubricants causing the spring-wound motor to run slow or seize, dead or corroded selenium meter cells that disable the automatic exposure, and haze or fungus in the lens. Inspect by winding and running the motor across all speeds, checking that the meter needle responds to light, and looking for battery corrosion or missing take-up spools.

Generated summary, 3 May 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.