Michael Raso gives an overview of the 1959 Bell & Howell One Nine 8mm movie camera. This affordable vintage camera is available on eBay and fresh, new Double 8mm film is available at filmphotograph...
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@byvero57997 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I found you. I just got a Bell and Howell 8mm and I’m lost in the sauce
@FilmPhotographyProject7 ай бұрын
Happy the video was helpful! - Mike
@n4mwd Жыл бұрын
My father had one of these which is now mine. One thing you forgot to mention was that the trigger to make it start filming will also work as a single frame exposure shutter. To take single frames to make animated movies, press up instead of down. This will make the camera take a single frame instead of a continuous series. What I would like to know is where the secret framing adjustment is located. I remember there being one, but I cannot find it now. The framing adjustment changes the position of the exposed frame in relation to the sprocket hole. The lens has threads so it can accept various color filters as well as a telephoto lens and lens caps.
@shineKNEE Жыл бұрын
Good info!
@dalehammond17042 жыл бұрын
WOW! I can't believe it. I got this exact camera in a large collection of 8mm films taken with it. I was wondering how to set it and you covered it! The camera has the original box and looks brand new. At first I couldn't get to run. I kept moving the lever and all of a sudden it ran. It probably hasn't been used since the early 70's. Whoever owned this camera sure traveled. There must be 5,000 foot of film in this box. Most appear to be 60's. Thanks again.
@faultyinterface Жыл бұрын
That's so cool! Have you been able to view any of it or convert it?
@dalehammond1704 Жыл бұрын
@@faultyinterface I've watched only a couple hundred feet or so. I didn't do any digital scanning yet. Everyone thinks people digitize their family movies and then they sell or throw away the originals. I personally don't believe that. At least on purpose. Anyone who cherished their movies enough to get them digitized, would keep the original films (in my opinion). I think this film collect was discarded because no one in the family cared. I've seen this happen before with wealthy people. Anyway, the films are marked and cover Europe. Maybe I'll digitize them and post them online. The films I checked were top quality.
@NewWorldFilm2 жыл бұрын
I found about five of these cameras, including variants, at a local "antique" store and every single one had been turned into lamps... And from what I could tell, they were in excellent condition before someone drilled holes and ran wiring through them. The first one faked me out. I was like "Sweet! Old movie camera!", but no, it was a lamp. Good thing they're cheap on eBay though. Still, it's sad.
@faultyinterface Жыл бұрын
That is sad to hear. I just got a broken one on Etsy for $12 and spent about 45 minutes getting it to run. Recording lever was just jammed from being in storage so long.
@marrerang3 ай бұрын
Nice video! I got this camera at a flea market. Unfortunately, the winding crank appears jammed and the motor doesn't move. Thanks for your video!
@MichaelCarter11 ай бұрын
My first camera was a 252 with a f2.8 or 2.4 lens a couple of years earlier.
@ddvantandar-kw7kl8 ай бұрын
Highly appreciated for sharing this video.
@BeetleBuns2 жыл бұрын
just got one of these in really good shape while I was looking for old Polaroid stuff, figured it would be fun to mess with. Thanks for the tutorial!
@lunch96box6 ай бұрын
Great video brother, love your footage
@DustInTheAir2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I bought a B&H 252 movie camera but have no idea how to use it. This is a very helpful video.
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, Be aware of the f-stop dial on the front lens. It will suggest wrong exposures because modern film's asa (iso) is different. This problem is addressed in this BH 220 video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_Kg6KXmcqpgNU
@DethronerX2 жыл бұрын
That ending after footage presentation though : D
@rock-steadi-cam5058 Жыл бұрын
Is the "dirty scratched film" a digital effect? Because honestly, I would hope that fresh film and correct processing would produce a MUCH cleaner image!
@daveifornia Жыл бұрын
I know in other videos you talk about ignoring the old light adjustments in favor of a light meter because of the change in film over the years. Do you suggest using a Light meter for this camera? Also is the film speed always at 40 with this camera or is there a way to adjust the speed somewhere on the camera?
@FilmPhotographyProject Жыл бұрын
The One-Nine shoots 16 frames per second which gives you a set shutter speed of 1/30th sec. This is all fixed. The recommended film ISO (also known as ASA) is 40. So, with this camera, use the front f-stop dial using 40 iso film as your number.
@still-plays-with-trains255023 күн бұрын
I have a bell and howell one nine that does not show the ISO numbers on the dial, but everything else looks the same. If I line up the iso the same way you did with the "40 ISO" setting and the correct aperture, should I expect to get the same result? Should I just try an app instead? Brand new into 8mm
@FilmPhotographyProject23 күн бұрын
With 40 ISO film, set the aperture to the smallest opening and shoot in daylight.
@aengusmacnaughton13752 жыл бұрын
Magnifico! Doublechecking -- the 13mm lens is fixed focus, right? And the camera does not use the "C" lens mount, or a proprietary lens mount to change lenses?
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Not D. Not C. Fixed & glued on lens. Can only change focal length by purchasing vintage Bell & Howell #5 adapters.
@aengusmacnaughton13752 жыл бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyProject -- Ah, OK. Hey -- that great, and frightening, shot of John "behind the camera" -- I'd love a 24x36 wall posted of that! Including the sound effect!!!
@MIKIZAZPIKI2 жыл бұрын
With one Bell&Howell similar to this (if not the same model) was filmed the famous JFK film in Dallas
@manyarimusicandpoetry2 жыл бұрын
Would appreciate a tutorial on the 172 by Bell and Howard if you have it!
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Hi. The BH 172 is similar and operates just like the Kodak Medallion - video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3yagGVmbaqpr8k Takes Kodak Magazine 8 film - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/products/double-8-film-magazine-8-bundle-film-develop-scan-color-negative-40-iso
@timkeogh95812 жыл бұрын
Hello Michael, I have this camera which was purchased by my dad back in the late 50's, along with the leather case. Would you please share what info you have on it's current resale value? Thank you for your time!
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, I have no info on resale value. - Mike
@mloy014 ай бұрын
Do you know what the original cost of the Bell & Howell 8mm movie camera.
@smokeydapot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the upload! I've come into the same camera from a collection my mother had. Although my "F stops" don't list the film speeds...? Earlier model maybe?
@smokeydapot2 жыл бұрын
Mine also has some metal clip on top that it appears your model doesn't have.
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Feel free to email me pics of the camera front (and top clips) - Michael@FilmPhotographyProject.com
@1JPMendes Жыл бұрын
Same with the metal clip on top and the no ISO list...
@1JPMendes Жыл бұрын
I guess best to use a light meter (phone app). Set to 40 ISO, then set to whatever f stop is closest to 1/30 sec?
@1JPMendes Жыл бұрын
And 10mm lense
@CarricoProductions Жыл бұрын
Hi! I have recently received one of these as a gift, but my lever on it does not work when pressed. Do you have any idea what is causing this or how to fix it? Thanks! Happy holidays!
@FilmPhotographyProject Жыл бұрын
Hi. The camera must be wound up (as described in the video) in order for the motor to run.
@vladanastyle Жыл бұрын
maybe such a dumb question, but i am a beginner! so would like to know wouldn’t the film be exposed while changing from side1 to side2, as you you need to get it out anyway?
@FilmPhotographyProject Жыл бұрын
Your 25 foot roll of film is on what's called a "daylight spool". When loading (and flipped) in dim light, there is minimum flashing. - Mike
@jasonlovi8745 Жыл бұрын
This film can be exposed in dim light? What about red safety lights?
@FilmPhotographyProject Жыл бұрын
Red safe lights are for photographic paper or Orthochromatic film. Red safe lights will expose and fog (standard) panchromatic or color film.
@jasonlovi8745 Жыл бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyProject I figured that was the case.
@evelynlorenaofficial2 жыл бұрын
Is this only double 8 film or can it shoot super 8mm too?
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Shoots Double 8 (a.k.a. Regular 8) only.
@bobmurphy93802 жыл бұрын
Great info, I have the same camera. I can only get hold of 100ft reels of film, will this camera take 100ft?
@FilmPhotographyProject2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, This camera takes (only) 25ft rolls of Double 8 film. Plenty available - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/double-8
@bobmurphy93802 жыл бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyProject Thank you, I just ordered a reel of film.
@madelynnicollee8 ай бұрын
how do i go about converting the film onto a laptop or iphone_
@FilmPhotographyProject8 ай бұрын
Film (once developed) would need to be scanned.
@jkhfilm_new Жыл бұрын
How do ypu know if you are in focus?
@FilmPhotographyProject Жыл бұрын
Generally, you need to be at least 5 feet from your subject.
@@FilmPhotographyProject I have a question. I have a bell and howell 323 sunometer camera. Can you get the right exposure by reading the sunometer or do you have to use a light meter app? And you sell fresh 8mm film?
@FilmPhotographyProjectАй бұрын
The "SUN DIAL" will steer you wrong as modern 8mm film has different iso sensitivity. This video will help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_Kg6KXmcqpgNUsi=8yo4vIbPsCz2A61C&t=30 Also, our Iso 40 film comes with a "CHEAT SHEET" - bright sun f16 / shade f8 / indoors with a light panel or movie lights f1.9 (or f2.3). - Mike
@MaggiePicturesАй бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyProject thank you so much
@MaggiePicturesАй бұрын
By the way, I have a question. on my 8 mm camera, you don't manually set on the sundial. There is a sunometer on the top of the camera that reads the ISO, but is that bad too?
@ChrisTDownTheRabbitHole Жыл бұрын
I love old cameras but this one is just a piece o crap...