Bell & Howell Filmo 70DR
The Bell & Howell Filmo 70DR is a hand-cranked 16mm cine camera, part of the long-running Filmo 70 series of spring-wound professional motion picture cameras introduced in the early 20th century. It was aimed at newsreel, documentary, and advanced amateur use, with a three-lens turret for interchangeable optics.
Sales data for the Filmo 70DR is thin, but a recorded UK auction hammer price in late 2025 sat at £200, giving a current reference value of roughly £200 at saleroom level. As of 2026, what a Filmo 70DR sells for in today's market depends heavily on mechanical condition and whether usable lenses are fitted to the turret, so the price a clean, working example fetches at auction can vary either side of that figure.
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 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £200 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 351) Title: A Bell & Howell Filmo 70DR 16mm Cine Camera
Description:
A Bell & Howell Filmo 70DR 16mm Cine Camera, serial no CM2734, motor running, body G-VG, some light paint wear to edges, with Cosmica 25mm f/1.4 |
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| May 2025 | £275 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 464) Title: A Bell & Howell 70 DR 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Description:
brown, serial no. CM3184, with Angenieux 10mm, 15mm, & 25mm lenses, camera body G-VG, winds & retains winding, motor runs, lens optics G, some very (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2025 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 499) Title: A Bell and Howell Filmo 70-DR Cine Camera
Description:
grey, textured finish, body VG, motor runs and winds, with lenses, a Schneider-Kreuznach f/1.5 25mm, optics G, and Dallmeyer f/5.5 Telephoto, optics |
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| Jun 2023 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 607) Title: A Bell & Howell 70-DR 16mm Motion Picture Camera Outfit
Description:
brown hammertone, body VG-E, motor runs & has been recently oiled, the camera sports three lenses mounted on the turret, a Taylor Hobson 0.7 Inch f/2. (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bell & Howell Filmo 70DR worth?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Filmo 70DR is worth around £200 at hammer, though with only one data point this value should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Filmo 70DR sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction result shows a Filmo 70DR selling for £200 in November 2025; condition, completeness of the lens turret, and whether the spring motor runs correctly are the main factors that move the price.
Is the Filmo 70DR still usable today?
Mechanically sound examples can still be run on 16mm film, but buyers should budget for a service if the spring motor is sluggish, since this directly affects both usability and resale value.