Paillard Bolex H16 Movie Camera From 1954 With 1″ (25mm) Taylor Hobson Lens

£395.00

Paillard Bolex H16 Movie Camera From 1954 With 1″ (25mm) Taylor Hobson Lens
 
Includes the far superior Taylor Taylor Hobson (Made in England) 1in (25mm) lens in perfect working order with no damage and very minor internal dust. Both aperture and focus rings are firm and smooth. Lens has original TH lens cap.
 
Serial Number: 97520
 
A critical visual focuser consisting of a reflecting prism and ground glass screen is built into the area behind the top lens position. This allowed viewing and focusing to be done through any lens swung into the top turret position. After the lens was properly focused, it could be moved back to the taking position for filming. A cupped eyepiece is supplied so that the magnified image can be seen in the critical focuser.
 
There is a filter slot behind the taking lens position with a filter included.
 
Includes a side mounted ‘Directors view’ Octameter parallax correcting viewfinder giving a field of view for lenses of 7 different focal lengths, 16, 25, 35, 50, 75, 100 and 150mm covering almost any additional lens available.
 
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. 8:1 external drive shaft permits the attachment of an electric motor.
Rotating turret accommodates three interchangeable C mount lenses. The top position allows for critical focusing through a groundglass screen.
Accessory Tri Focal viewfinder gives an exact viewing field for lenses of 3 focal lengths and with a built-in critical focus viewer with cupped eyepiece.
Speeds: 8, 16, 24, 32 and 64 frames per second with the ability to change speeds while the camera is running.
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 disc 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.
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. 1/4″ adapter could be inserted.
Dimensions: 8 1/2″ x 6″ x 3″.
Weight: Approximately 5 1/2 lbs (without lenses).
 
Good condition for its age. Minor rubs and marks from use.
The Clockwork motor winds smoothly and all shutter speeds sound good.
It is a vintage used item so please remember when buying it is not in mint condition and I may not have found all flaws or faults. Please look at all the photos to assess the condition for yourself.
Only items present in the pictures are included.
Shipping includes fully insured with carrier.
Despatched in secure packaging.

 

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