Paillard Bolex H-16 Deluxe 16mm Movie Camera With 25mm Lens And Lens Cap
This 16mm Camera is ideal for experimenting with early movie making.
It uses standard 16mm single or double perforated film stock.
Serial No. 66850 from 1951.
Specification:
- Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.
- Film Capacity: 100ft (30m) and 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
- Automatic threading and loop forming. The end of the film is simply placed in a channel leading to the feed sprocket. The release is pressed and the film is then automatically threaded throughout the entire mechanism.
- Constant speed, spring motor mechanism; governor controlled. Large winding handle folds downward and attaches to camera when not in use. Spring cannot be over-wound.
- Rotating turret accommodates three interchangeable C mount lenses. The top position allows for critical focusing through a magnified groundglass screen.
- Eyelevel Viewfinder.
- Variable Speeds 8, 16, 24, 32 and 64 frames per second
- Release Button provides for the making of continuous exposures by a finger-tip release on the front of the camera. A side release allows for locked, hands-free running or single frame exposures.
- 190 degree aperture shutter
- Footage Counter adds and subtracts accurately in forward or reverse motion and automatically returns to zero when film is reloaded into the camera.
- A distinct click announces the passing of each 10 inches of film through the gate. This mechanism may be disengaged, if desired, by simply moving a lever.
- Twin dial counts frames individually and in total; Adds frames in forward motion and subtracts when film is wound backwards. Dial may be reset manually at any time.
- Time lapse and animation is possible by using the side release button or an accessory cable release and adapter; I-T lever allows for timed or instantaneous single exposures.
- Clutch disengages spring motor and permits forward movement and backwind without running down the spring; allows for dissolves and superimposition.
- Tripod Socket: 3/8″ thread
- Dimensions: 8 1/2″ x 6″ x 3″
- Weight: Approximately 5 1/2 lbs
It could be upgraded later with various additional addons such as flat-base adaptor, hand grip, shutter release cable, side-mounted directors viewer and more.
Good working condition and in good cosmetic order for its age.
