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Bell and Howell EE127 |
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Manufactured or assembled in USA from (Before) 1959 to (After) 1959.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2666
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Chronology of cameras Bell and Howell
Bell & Howell is better known for its moviecameras and projectors than for its cameras.
In the late 1950s, the EE127 (EE for Electric Eye) entered the market for small 127 cameras, designed for a young clientele. However, Bell & Howell took the approach of improving technical features, durability, and finish, targeting a higher market segment. While Kodak focused on the Star series, made entirely of plastic, Bell & Howell manufactured a camera entirely made of metal, covered in gray fabric or black leather (perhaps targeting a more upscale audience). It featured an electric cell controlling the diaphragm, which could be paired with a specific flash.
The exposure measurement principle used in the camera was the same as that used in the brand's cameras. It was the subject of a patent application in 1957 (US Patent No. 2841064). The patent is titled "Exposure Control for Camera," although the drawings it contains depict a camera rather than a traditional camera.
A second patent, found in Canada, brings us a little closer to the EE 127. It dates back to 1963. The inventors are Clark C. Macomber and Arthur C. Mueller (No. CA 663978):
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