Bolex L8
The Bolex L8 is a small-format cine camera, part of Bolex's 8mm movie camera line aimed at amateur home-movie users in the mid-twentieth century.
Sales data is thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result in our dataset is £25 from April 2025, so today's saleroom value for a Bolex L8 sits at the low end of the vintage cine market. Buyers should treat that figure as a wholesale level — what a clean, working example sells for at auction rather than a dealer retail price — and expect condition and completeness to swing the price meaningfully.
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: April 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Apr 2025 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 396) Title: A Paillard Bolex L8 Cine Camera
Description:
black, body G, motor runs and winds, with a 13mm Yvar lens, and a 36mm Yvar lens, with guide and original leather case. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolex L8 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record in our dataset, a Bolex L8 sold for £25 at hammer in 2025; with so little data, treat that as indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Bolex L8 sell for at auction?
The one verified hammer price we have is £25, which suggests the L8 currently sits at the budget end of the collectible 8mm cine market.
Is the Bolex L8 a good buy at this price?
At around £25 hammer it can be a low-risk entry into 8mm cine, but only if the spring motor runs at speed and the lens is clean — a non-working example has little practical value.