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Paillard A.G. Bolex H8

The Bolex H8 is an 8mm cine camera produced by Paillard A.G. of Switzerland, introduced in the late 1930s as the 8mm counterpart to the 16mm Bolex H series. It is a spring-wound movie camera aimed at serious amateur filmmakers when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Bolex H8 have sat in a tight band of roughly £100–£110, with a median around £100 across the sales on record. These are saleroom results — wholesale levels rather than retail asking prices — and as of 2026 the H8 is worth noticeably less than its 16mm H16 sibling, reflecting the narrower user base for standard 8mm film today.

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.

Date Price Source
Jan 2025 £112 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £100 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £100 Flints Auctions