Camera types include rangefinder, viewfinder, and single lens reflex, plus foldouts, instants, premiums, plastic art cameras, and even disposables. First published in 1953, the bolex guide is a fully illustrated book discussing the functions and operation of bolex h8 and h16 cameras. Many favour h16 16mm camera models, with these cameras and lenses highly sought after by collectors, which are compatible with easytofind 16mm film. Original vintage paillard bolex p1 cine movie camera manual instruction book vintagebolex. December 01, 2005 michael tisdale did you know there were over 50 different types of camera models sold by paillard bolex from 19351969. It attaches by two screws pinching the shoe mount on top and two 1420 screws on the camera base making it extremely secure. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Originally founded in the 1920s by charles haccius and jacques bogopolsky, the company made a name for its 16mm and super 16mm format film movie cameras and lenses. Legendary swiss made camera bolex international official. It was published by schiffer publishing and has a total of 159 pages in the book.
Aug 26, 2015 worth considering is that a nonworking film camera is essentially worthless unless its either a a leica or similar, or b truly collectible due to rarity or uniqueness. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. We repair or service only the following bolex 8mm camera models. When a roll runs through the camera, only half the width of film is exposed. Andrew alden and his 2 books a bolex history and bolex bible b. Michael teasdale who runs the bolex collector website which sadly seems to have been inactive. Unlike the h16, however, it does not appear to have ever been manufactured with the paillardbolex logo embossed into the leather or without a critical visual focuser. Paillard bolex 150 super 8mm camera 1960s vintage film. Bolex paillard collectors camera 1961 switzerland model p1 zoom. Ive always wondered if a bolex enthusiast with electrical knowledge could make cheap replacement cables for the 185, would they be able to sell a lot of them at a small cost to other enthusiasts, or.
Bolex international bolex is a trademark protected by international laws. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book is composed of 12 chapters, dealing with everything from reflex cameras to miscellaneous film, flash attachments, cases, etc. Now you can add multiple images for cameras in your collectioninventory. See the next page for a description of the term leader. Cameras for collectors by scott faragher, paperback. A lot of what ive learned came from collecting bolex reporter magazines and also books that were published in the 50s and 60s, hobby books about the camera. The 16 mm springwound bolex is a popular introductory camera in. Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine morocco leather. Collecting paillardbolex cameras was something i started doing by. Andrew aldens bolex page website of andrew alden, author of several books on bolex cameras. Quick cage digital bolex is a form fitting cage for the digital bolex d16.
Procam is a bolex factoryauthorized service and sales facility. Introduction to using 16mm bolex cameras workshop bursary lux scotland. Tuition includes a 3day rental of a 16mm bolex camera. Most of these were just minor modifications to earlier models.
Nos vintage paillard bolex 8 or 16mm movie camera motor part bce3043 x1m1 40s. Users browsing for bolex 16mm movie cameras in movie cameras usually look at. Like earlier editions, this book focuses on the operation and use of bolex pocket size cameras. Pacific rim camera added 3 new photos to the album. This edition of the focal press bolex 8 guide features a hard plastic cover.
Make offer movie camera bolex h16 with lens berthiot cinor 1. The camera often comes with hardware that allows it to be carried safely. A comprehensive guide to using the 16mm bolex camera is provided. A comprehensive list of kernpaillard, hugo meyer, goerz, wollensak, som berthiot and angenieux motion picture lenses of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Buy bolex movie camera and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Other changes include the removal of the key wind slot and the addition of a film plane mark on the right side of the camera body. The title of this book is cameras for collectors schiffer book for collectors and it was written by scott faragher. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Powered by spring motor with variable speed with film rates ranging from 12 to 64 per second. Originally bol, the company was founded by charles haccius and jacques bogopolsky a. The blue book has always tried to encompass every possible camera, however esoteric. Paillard bolex cameras were much used for nature films, documentaries and by the avant garde, and are still favoured by many animators. English focal press published a number of books in britain dealing with a single make of camera, as part of their camera guide series.
Brief history of bolex cameras bolex movie cameras for. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. All pictures shown are property of bolex international sa in switzerland and cannot be reproduced without written permission. If you have information to suggest otherwise, please let me know the logo plate on the camera body could be removed to allow.
Bolex h16 reflex user manual pdf download manualslib. Jurgen lossau and his 2 books movie cameras and the complete catalog of movie cameras c. This is a free tool in experimental phase, please keep me posted about bugs. This may include a leather strap and an insulated, waterproof cover for your camera. There is an optical finder in the middle and the advance knob is at the top. Strategies for making films edited incamera are covered. Worth considering is that a nonworking film camera is essentially worthless unless its either a a leica or similar, or b truly collectible due to rarity or uniqueness.
Website of andrew alden, author of several books on bolex cameras. Cameras developed from the principle of the camera obscura, a simple. The camera includes 100ft or 30m daylight spools for 8mm film. Brief history of bolex cameras bolex movie cameras for film.
The 16mm camera book second edition, revised expanded updated by. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Web site devoted to collecting and using antique and classic cameras. Equipment reservations should be made at workshop end and can be good for pickup dates up to two weeks later. Paillard bolex your 8mm cine guide to making movies with bolex h8 motion picture camera vintage book tranlsated from the french professorbooknoodle. Mint 16mm bolex cameras for sale, 8mm film, super 16. Manufactured in switzerland by skilled craftsmen, the bolex camera was known for its precision and versatility. Experimental filmmaking and the motion picture camera. The loading process may vary slightly from camera to camera, but typically the steps are as follows. Some were simply marketing terms used to sell cameras at a more. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1938 please retry.
Get the best deals on bolex 16mm vintage movie cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Bolex 680 zoom super8 movie camera rare collectible. Paillard bolex movie camera manual rewind handle for c8la. I dont sell film but 16mm film stock is readily available in a wide range of emulsions and types that are suitable for the bolex h16 camera. H8, h8 leader, h8 standard, h8 deluxe, h8 t and h8 s. Unlike the original german camera, the bolex takes 12 exposures on bolta film, which was made popular in japan by the boltax. This is a more advanced version of the 16mm, with higher definition that targets modern widescreen tv technology and is viewed to give a successful blowup to 35mm standard film. Cameras for collectors is a wellproduced visual overview of many of the most famous and historically significant cameras ever produced from the 1930s through the 1990s as the liner notes state. Cameras for collectors schiffer book for collectors by.
An essential guide to buying and using bolex h16 cameras and accessories. Cameras for collectors schiffer book for collectors. My own bolex h9 cine camera basically the same specification as the 16mm h16 model, the h9 accepted 9. View and download bolex h16 reflex user manual online. Even a real looker, if its a common enough camera, will be worth very little except perhaps as a shelf queen. The new edition aims to include the cameras you are likely to come across in your search to expand your collection, or to help you start a progressive interest in collecting. Bolex collector missing or damaged power cords mains. In the 90s, a guy named andrew alden wrote several good books on bolex, including the bolex bible and the history of paillard bolex.
The site contains images, links and information on antique and classic cameras. In recent years, kodaks and polaroids have joined the ranks of the most collectible cameras on the market, as has the bolex h model movie camera. December 01, 2005 michael tisdale did you know there were over 50 different types of camera models sold by paillardbolex from 19351969. Collector of daguerreian and wet plate era equipment and ephemera. The bolex h8 was introduced shortly after the h16 and shared similar features. While some later models are electrically powered, the majority of those manufactured since the 1930s use a springwound clockwork power system. View and download bolex h16 reflex instruction manual online. Michael teasdale who runs the bolex collector website which sadly seems to have been inactive for the last 6 or so months i hope his is alright. Bolex h movie camera instruction manual paperback january 1, 1938 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Missing or damaged power cords mains cables are a common issue with most bolex projectors, unfortunately. We have an extensive selection of bolex 8mm double run camera parts for sale for most all bolex 8mm double run 8mm cameras. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Cameras for collectors by scott faragher, paperback barnes.
It presents the latest bolex camera in two versions, the model a for. All information, pictures, prices and descriptions shown in this website are subject to be modified at anytime without prior notice. A inprogress documentary about the life and work of jacques bogopolsky bolsey, inventor of the bolex camera. Bolex 8mm vintage movie cameras are available with features like spring overwind protection, end of film signal, and an adjustable frames per second of 864. Andrew also buys and sells bolex cameras and accessories. A list of books published by paillard or about bolex cameras during the 1950s.
Jan 22, 2002 cameras for collectors is a wellproduced visual overview of many of the most famous and historically significant cameras ever produced from the 1930s through the 1990s as the liner notes state. We have more than 50 years of factorytrained bolex experience, using specialized factory test equipment and tooling. Bolex paillard instruction book for h16, h8 reflex cine camera original book. Although not shown here, a paper dust jacket was included that covers the lower half of the book. Top plate has 1420 and 3816 holes for attaching accessories and leaves all of the cameras features easily accessible. In 1930, paillard bought out the bolex company, which was producing 16mm movie cameras. Antique and vintage cameras are valued by collectors for countless reasons, from the historical significance of 19thcentury wood cameras to the fine optics of classic vintage leicas. Mint 16mm bolex cameras for sale, 8mm film, super 16, camera. Shop bolex 680 zoom super8 movie camera rare collectible pricespecial only 33. Bolex p2 8mm paillard zoom reflex movie camera wcaseins. Surgenor who wrote the bolex guide back in 1953 and which was the subject of 6 editions, the last being in 1961.
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