Bell & Howell focus-matic 672/xl

[Rodney cheatham]

I'm getting into making movies on super 8 and double 8 cameras. I have this 672 xl camera that I've had for years, and now I'd like to try and use it. I put the batteries in and nothing happens when pushing the button. Do you need to have a cartridge inside the camera for the motor to turn, or is there something else wrong with the camera?

[Mark Dunn]

You don't need a cartridge inserted, no.

Fisrt guess would be corroded battery terminals.

 

Edited August 28, 2020 by Mark Dunn