Untested Bell & Howell 535 Filmosound 16mm Vintage Projector AS IS

Bulbs all work. Could not get the machine to do any other functions.

The Bell & Howell Filmosound Model 535 is a 16mm sound movie projector. It was manufactured by Bell & Howell, a US-based company that specializes in the production of motion picture machinery and equipment. The projector is designed for manual threading and incorporates a large balanced flywheel behind the sound drum for best sound quality. Silent (18 fps) speed change is facilitated by a lever. The film path is readily accessible for manual threading or unthreading if required.

Bell & Howell Filmosound Model 535 has a lens with a diameter of 2 inches (51 mm) and a fully transistorized amplifier. The projector also includes a powerful internal speaker built-in or with an external speaker via jack socket. The 535 has a powerful 1000 Watt quartz lamp; volume and treble controls.

The film path has a 3 claw pull down which readily negotiates joins and splices in older prints. The lamp is easily obtainable modern 1000 w. quartz with integral reflector providing a brilliant picture. The lens optics and condenser are bright and clear. The projector mechanism has a metalic mat grey finish. (There is some small wear and scuffing overall from use). The case and cover is of indestructable lightweight glass fibre. The spool arms extend to accommodate reels of up to 2000' ft. capacity. It has a fast and strong rewind and reliable take- up. This model incorporates a large balanced flywheel behind the sound drum for best sound quality. Silent (18 fps) speed change is facilitated by a lever. The film path is readily accessible for manual threading or unthreading if required. The spool arms extend to accommodate reels of up to 2000' ft. capacity.

Has not been tested the previous statement are what the projector is capable of.