Bolex B8
The Bolex B8 is a 8mm cine camera produced for amateur movie making.
Sales data for the Bolex B8 is extremely limited, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £175 in 2022. With only one data point at saleroom level, today's value cannot be reliably stated as a range, and condition along with working order will materially affect what any individual 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: January 2023
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| Jan 2023 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 694) Title: A Good Paillard Bolex 8mm Standard Cine Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G-VG, motor winds & runs smoothly, with a Bolex Ocatfinder, eye-level viewer, with a Switar f/1.8 5.5mm lens, optics VG, also with a (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2022 | £175 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 650) Title: A Good Paillard Bolex 8mm Standard Cine Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G-VG, motor winds & runs smoothly, with a Bolex Ocatfinder, eye-level viewer, with a Switar f/1.8 5.5mm lens, optics VG, also with a (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35031) Title: Bolex B8
Description:
8mm motion picture camera in very good condition, with extremely rare special Yvar no.931229 with two focal lengths 13mm and 36mm with f1.8 and f2.8 accordingly, brown Bolex leather case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex B8 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Bolex B8 sold for £175 at hammer in 2022; with such limited data the current price should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
How much does a Bolex B8 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale on record achieved £175, but a wider price range cannot be established from one result.
Is the Bolex B8 a good buy?
It can be of interest to 8mm cine collectors, but because pricing data is thin, buyers should focus on mechanical condition and lens clarity rather than relying on a published market value.