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Bolex H8 Reflex

The Bolex H8 Reflex is a Swiss-made Double 8mm cine camera produced by Paillard-Bolex, part of the long-running H-series cine line. Introduced in the 1950s, the Reflex designation denotes through-the-lens viewing via a prism, an upgrade on earlier non-reflex H8 bodies. It was aimed at serious amateur and semi-professional cine users.

At recent UK auction the H8 Reflex has been a modestly priced piece of cine kit: hammer prices in 2024–2025 have landed between £110 and £150, while earlier saleroom results across the dataset stretch from £126 up to £446, giving a median near £170. Today the price a working example sells for is driven chiefly by cosmetic condition, spring-motor health and whether any original lenses are included — exceptional outfits have carried a clear value premium at auction in the past.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £225 Flints Auctions
Aug 2025 £125 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £110 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £150 Flints Auctions
May 2021 £280 David Duggleby
Nov 2003 £129 Christie's
Sep 2003 £188 Christie's
May 2002 £446 Christie's
Nov 2000 £164 Christie's
Oct 1999 £230 Christie's
Jul 1999 £126 Christie's
Jan 1998 £230 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bolex H8 Reflex worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results put the price of a working H8 Reflex at roughly £110–£150, with the wider historical range in the dataset running from about £130 up to £450 for exceptional examples.

How much does a Bolex H8 Reflex sell for at auction?

Clean recent UK saleroom hammer prices have been £110 in January 2025 and £150 in August 2024, so £110–£150 is a realistic guide to what a standard body sells for.

What affects the value of a Bolex H8 Reflex most?

Spring-motor condition, prism and viewfinder clarity, and the presence of original lenses are the main value drivers; cosmetically tired or non-running bodies sit at the bottom of the range.

Is the Bolex H8 Reflex a film camera?

Yes — it is a Double 8mm cine camera, recording moving images on standard 8mm film rather than stills.

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