Bolex D8L
The Bolex D8L is a double-8mm cine camera, part of Bolex's amateur movie camera output. It belongs to the era of consumer 8mm filmmaking before the Super 8 format took over.
Auction evidence for the D8L is thin: a single UK saleroom record from August 2023 shows a hammer price of £12, so today's wholesale value at auction sits at the low end of the amateur cine market. With only one data point, what a D8L sells for in 2026 is highly condition- and completeness-dependent, and a clean working example with its case and accessories could realistically achieve more than this lone result suggests.
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: August 2023
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| Aug 2023 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 694) Title: A Paillard Bolex D8L Double Run 8mm Motion Picture Camera
Description:
chrome & black, body P-VG, motor doesn't run, otherwise VG, together with a Som Berthiot Pan-Cinor f/1.9 8-40mm lens, optics G-VG, some light haze (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2023 | £60 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3005) Title: Paillard Bolex D8L STD 8mm cine camera body, serial no. 831223, with 'Paillard Switar 1:1....
Description:
Paillard Bolex D8L STD 8mm cine camera body, serial no. 831223, with 'Paillard Switar 1:1.... |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex D8L worth today?
Based on the only available UK auction record, a Bolex D8L sold for £12 at hammer in 2023; with so little data, the realistic value range is wide and depends heavily on condition and included accessories.
How much does a Bolex D8L sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction sale is £12, so the current market price for a D8L is modest, though clean, fully working examples may sell for more than this isolated result.
Is the Bolex D8L a Super 8 camera?
No — the D8L is a double-8mm camera, which uses a different film format from the later Super 8 cartridges.