Bell & Howell Filmo 70-DR

[XtalQRP]

Was there an Olympus PEN-E in there?? Nice little cameras, I had one once. Excellent demonstration of the Filmo. I have a wartime version of its bigger brother (Eyemo), but 16mm is an easier gauge to work with all round.

Rob

[MORCOPOLO0817]

The problem with the DR is that it has such a wide shutter angle that your images are not as sharp

[3baxcb]

You never showed this to advertising companies because near the end it was looking like a commercial. Shouldn't be too hard to pitch oneself: "Want a commercial with enough room for a voice over without using expensive equipment? I have a Bell & Howell. No batteries. Quick set up. Very hardy machine."

Unbelievable that Manos: The Hands Of Fate was shot on one of those.

[rusk1992]

neat

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[ANNIE7B]

It is a natural, beautiful image.

The last scene is interesting.

I love classic cameras.

[16mmDJ]

Thanks for adding this. i have this exact same camera.

[scribe381]

thanks for posting this. im shooting 16mm soon. your information was helpful.

[theblackBay]

I also have a Bolex H-16 SBM i was considering selling but will keep for sure.

[theblackBay]

Nice looking film shots I have one of these the 70DR have been meaning to use it can't wait after seeing that, looks so good.

[moreilly318]

Hi,

I also have a bell and howell and have a few questions about loading the film. Do you have an email address?

Thanks,

Mike

[Deathdig]

Nice job! How did you transfer to video? After seeing this, I'm thinking of buying one of these cameras on ebay, would you mind commenting on the cost of film & processing? I'm looking forward to watching your next movie.

[jimmyjackfilms]

Is this camera Hand wound or electric motor?

[tukon4]

It's hand wound.

[hampusheh]

what? Like in the old, silent days?

[tukon4]

Yes. It's true the camera doesn't record/sync sound and the motor is spring-driven so you wind it up before shooting. There is also a crank attachment that lets you pull the film through manually.

[MrTrisdiastatos]

@tukon4 exactly. i have one. such a great piece of kit.

[Knoss]

@hampusheh It does 24 fps so if you want you can record sound at the same time. A 16mm and an 8 track reel to reel would be higher quality sound and audio than most digital movie cameras. News reels and TV news were tradionally shot silent on this camera with the story and music added in post.

[lacop]

Beautiful pictures.

Did you use ND filter on lens?

[tukon4]

Thanks!

No filters were used.

[AmazingShoestring]

Interesting hairdo. Is that a trip 35 I see in your hands? Best p&s ever! Nice test too.b Film will never die. It evolves.

[ViewfinderChris]

Super vid!! I have Filmo 70A really old but the lens dropped its iris blades and ive been trying to find a replacement lens for it.

any ideas? I love 16mm!!!

Taylor Hobson Cooke Lens

1 inch - f/3.5

[tukon4]

You could easily find a replacement lens on eBay, just do a search for "c-mount" lenses.

[cubdukat]

Very impressive. Did you use a light meter, or did you eye-ball the exposure?

[tukon4]

I used a Sekonic L-358 meter.

[MatthewBuick]

Beautiful! Really wonderful. You have real talent, thanks for sharing this.