General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Metal exterior frame; leather accents; glass lens

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

23.9 cm

Width

18.6 cm

Height

9.4 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Photography

Category

Cine cameras

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Bell Howell

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Illinois

City

Chicago

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

Unknown

Canada

Used by a Canadian photojournalist.

Function

A camera that takes a sequence of photographs that can give the illusion of motion when viewed in rapid succession.

Technical

Bell & Howells are known to have deflected bullets and shrapnel on battlefields and have witnessed many historical events on news scenes for the last century. This resilient and sturdy camera can withstand intense temperatures in tropical and polar climates. The 240 has an automatic loading feature for 100' roll film. It has a 5 speed crank-winding spring motor, 8-48fps, automatic exposure control, a die-cast aluminum body, and a footage counter.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

On front: "Bell & Howell/ VERY DULL/ CLOUDY DULL/ LIGHT SHADE/ HAZY SUN/ BRIGHT SUN/ 16mm/ TWO-FORTY". Measurements and adjustments on sides. "Bell & Howell 240" mfr. plate on side.

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

Dark grey metal body with black leather, and black and silver-coloured metal attachments. Dark brown leather strap.

Decoration

Red indicators and lettering on black with silver coloured trim.