My new (circa 1956-1959) Kodak Brownie 300 (Model 1) 8mm Movie Projector

Here's a really neat piece I picked up at the Goodwill for just 6 bucks! a circa 1956-1959 Kodak Brownie 300 8mm film and movie projector. These were going for well into 50 to 60 dollars and eBay. Everything works terrifically, I just don't have any 8mm film to play. It came with everything, including the manual and spare film spool. Really the only downside to this is it's a bit loud and smells when you turn it on (and I might mention not to look directly into the lens or will be blind for a few minutes, I made that mistake :P). Anyways, this is really just a demo video and as soon as I get some film, I can make some videos of it. If anybody knows how to date these, please contact me! Enjoy!

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Kodak
• Brownie
• 300
• 8mm
• film
• movie
• projector
• 1956
• 1959

[ethangonzales52]

You should ask around your family. Most of the time the older ones have some 8mm's. I have all of these home movies that i watch. In moderation of course. But if they dont then thats ok too.

[toasteroven427]

@ethangonzales52

I was actually able to get a hold of a few films, including the family films.

[ethangonzales52]

I have the same one! Its actually not a Brownie "300" it's just a brownie. One of the first that same out. The "300"'s would have had 300 printed underneath the Brownie writing in cursive on the projector's lens compartment area. Upon more research for my own i discovered that production of this model of Brownies was between 1953-1956. My also works in pristine condition. Except the instructions were no where to be found when I got it. :( Great vid though. Its looks very nice!

[toasteroven427]

@ethangonzales52

Thanks! I love the Brownie projectors, they run great and are so reliable!

[lfazzary]

I have this projector and like 30 movies (family heirloom) and I finally got the projector out, figured out how to run it, all set to go and there's not a bulb in it! Have no clue where to get a bulb...

[toasteroven427]

@lfazzary

Just about the only place you can get them now is on eBay. They range from $25 to $40, it just depends on who you buy it from. My lamp busted a couple weeks back and need to get a new one myself!

[toasteroven427]

@tjsmith51

I was very lucky to find this at the price I did! I just need some film for it now.

[tjsmith51]

This is a piece of history man. AWESOME! You find some cool stuff.