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Bell and Howell Zoomatic Director Series Model

United States, c. 1962
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The Bell and Howell Model is the same type of camera used by Abraham Zapruder, who was dubbed the first “citizen journalist” after he inadvertentl..

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Bell & Howell Model 491 Super 8 camera

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8MM Movie Camera E3L Model 1617

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