8mm Forum: B&H 253RV vs 253AX ??

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Posted by Todd Shea (Member # 5763) on January 22, 2017, 01:31 PM:

Hi - I just acquired a Bell and Howell 253 RV - works fine but is missing the projection lens. I see a few 253AX lenses on Ebay - I was wondering if anyone could confirm that the AX lens would work on the RV ?

Thanks very much.
Todd.

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on January 22, 2017, 02:07 PM:

I can't say for certain but generally same model numbers will use same diameter lenses. The letters after the model number usually indicate different options. So, a lens from a 253 will work on another 253, despite them having different letters after the 253.

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on January 22, 2017, 04:05 PM:

I can't say for certain but generally same model numbers will use same diameter lenses. The letters after the model number usually indicate different options. So, a lens from a 253 will work on another 253, despite them having different letters after the 253.

Posted by Todd Shea (Member # 5763) on January 23, 2017, 09:10 AM:

Thanks Barry - I will give it a try.

Todd.

Posted by Douglas Warren (Member # 1047) on January 24, 2017, 08:23 AM:

Hello Todd: The 253 RV has a speed control which (to the best of my knowledge) the 253 AX does not. Simple.solid and well-made machines by Bell and Howell. If you ever have any issues with the nylon screws that hold the spindles on,here's a link to a seller that sells metal replacements:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112092776448?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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