BOLEX PAILLARD D8L TRI LENS 8MM MOVIE CAMERA WITH BUILT IN LIGHT METER.



Made in Switzerland 1958!


Camera Detail:

- Clockwork
- Tri Lens 8mm Movie Camera
- With Built In Light Meter.
- The Chrome fittings are all clean


Lens Detail:

Kern Paillard Switzerland: YVAR / 1:1,8 / f13mm / AR No. 745694
Kern Paillard Switzerland: YVAR / 1:2,8 / f36mm / AR No.454219
Kern Paillard Switzerland: PIZAR 1:1,9 / f5.5mm / No. 842817


This camera shoots single frame (for animation), and variable speed from about 12 FPS to 64 FPS. The faster the shooting speed, the slower the finished running speed.

Bolex D8L cameras use 16 mm wide film which is run 25 feet one direction filming the 8 mm image on one side of 16 mm film, and then it's removed and the film is installed upside down to run another 25 feet on the other side.

The processed film is then slit down the middle and cemented together for about 50 finished feet which will run about 3 minutes at 18 FPS.

Click here for more info on 8 mm double run film.

D8L Bolex cameras use a wound spring to power the film transport mechanism and thus do not require any batteries. You can take them anywhere.

Camera like these are typically used for music videos, Independent film production and anywhere a small, high quality film camera is required.


Bolex International SA in Switzerland, manufacturer of 16mm and Super 16 camera equipments, repair and service centre for Bolex cameras and projectors, Super 16 conversion service, sales of spare parts for 16mm, Super 8 and 8mm Bolex and Eumig products, worldwide.

Today, BOLEX INTERNATIONAL SA in Switzerland continues to manufacture the legendary 16mm / Super 16mm cameras and accessories, and is selling them in all regions of the world.

The conversion to the Super 16 of your camera by Bolex in Switzerland is your best guarantee for a state-of-the art conversion, made by our professional technical service in Switzerland. BOLEX INTERNATIONAL SA in Switzerland also continues to service former Super 8mm Bolex + Eumig cameras and projectors, for all those fans!

The name of Bolex is famous around the world since the 1920's. Since then, the expectations of amateur and professional movie-makers have been met thanks to high quality products and a great customer-service.