Bolex C8SL
The Bolex C8SL is a small-format cine camera, part of Bolex's range of 8mm home-movie equipment. It sits at the consumer end of the Bolex line-up rather than alongside the company's professional 16mm models.
Sales data for the C8SL is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result in 2022 reached £38, which is the only reference point we have for what one is currently worth at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). On that basis, in 2026 a working C8SL today tends to sell for a low two-figure sum, though condition, completeness and the presence of the original case or lens can shift the price.
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: March 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2022 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 877) Title: A Bolex Paillard C8SL Cine Camera Outfit
Description:
black, motor winds and runs but not smoothly, with makers instructions and case, also with a Paillard Bolex M8 Synchromat unit, also with a Bolex |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex C8SL worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Bolex C8SL is worth around £38 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale this should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Bolex C8SL sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale on file sold for £38 in 2022, suggesting the C8SL trades at the lower end of the vintage 8mm cine market.
Is the Bolex C8SL a good buy at this price?
At low two-figure prices it can be a reasonable entry into 8mm cine shooting, provided the spring motor runs cleanly and the lens is clear; factor in the cost and availability of 8mm film and processing before buying.