My grandparents' old Bell & Howell Autoload Filmosound 8

From the 1970s, this Super 8 camera (Model 436) and its attendant projector were out of sight! They're in pristine condition to this day, nearly 40 years later. The predecessor to VHS!

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[beatgoddess]

In fact, I just learned that it *was* used when I was a baby (1978), and there are a few reels existing from that time! Fun!

[TheRealCheetahz]

Too bad you didn't sell it on ebay, because you could make a little money off of it!! Nice review though. I am a 16mm film collector and have a couple 8mm projectors and looking for more!

[beatgoddess]

@TheRealCheetahz Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[combatphil]

It funny how many few people know what this stuff is/ does. This set up that you have is supposed to come with a tape recorder, the "microhpone" ports that you have on the side are suppose to hook up to a tape recorder and microphone. After you developed your film, you are supposed to play back the sound from the tape recorder, if you look at your projector- on the right side, next to the lens it has 2 more "microhone" jacks so you can hook it up to the tape player to keep it in sync.

[beatgoddess]

@combatphil This is the best! Thank you so much! I can only imagine how awesome it would have been if my grandparents had done this, and given me the gift of epic sound.

[wsoxman]

@beatgoddess You dipshit, My mother pass away 27 years ago. Growup PUNK