Description :

Step back to the golden age of home movies with this complete vintage Sears 8mm set: camera, projector, and family film history. The Sears Automatic 8mm Projector comes in its hard-shell case with forward, still, reverse, and slow-motion settings. The Sears cartridge-load 8mm zoom reflex camera has a classic mid-century look and comes with its pistol grip and leather case. Also included are film reels, original Color Movie Film boxes, and the instruction booklets for both. In good vintage condition, with scuffs on the projector case and wear on the camera's leather case consistent with age. 

Details

• Projector: Sears Automatic 8mm Projector with forward, still, reverse, and slow motion, in hard-shell case
• Projector Size: Approx. [H]" x [W]" x [D]"
• Camera: Sears cartridge-load 8mm zoom reflex movie camera
• Camera Size: Approx. 6.75" L x 2.25" D x 4.75" H
• Accessories: Pistol grip handle and black leather camera case
• Film Items: 8mm reels, reel can, and Color Movie Film boxes (one marked "NY World's Fair 1964")
• Paperwork: Original camera and projector instruction booklets, film mailers, and instruction sheets
• Estimated Value: $40–$100

Highlights

• Style: Mid-Century Home Movie Memorabilia
• A matched Sears camera-and-projector set, just as a family would have owned it in the '60s
• Complete with original manuals for both, which collectors love
• The 1964 World's Fair film box is a fun piece of history, filmed by the homeowner's mother
• A Bit of History: In the 1950s and '60s, 8mm home movies were how American families captured birthdays, holidays, and road trips. Sears brought that magic within reach by selling its own-brand cameras and projectors through its stores and famous catalog.

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