Bolex International SA
15, Route de Lausanne
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
Switzerland
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Mechanical system image photo H16 SBM Powerful spring motor with high precision governor (drives 5 metres of film with a single winding). The camera can be fitted with an auxiliary electric motor. Shutter with variable opening angle (with the camera stopped as well as while filming). Maximum opening 135°. Shutter closes when camera stops. Operation: normal forward motion, continuous and single-frame filming, full rewinding with hand crank. Automatic threading. Spool ejector. Loop former. Filming speeds of 12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 48 and 64 f.p.s. + single frame. Optical system Reflex viewfinder with light captured through exceptionally sturdy, swivelling, misadjustment proof prism, mounted in front of the shutter.   No flicker. Picture always visible. Fine ground glass on prism itself. Magnification 13X. Adjustable eyepiece: ± 5 diopters. Rubber eyecup, directional and can be folded over. Viewfinder light trap. Field of view corresponding to standard 16mm projection field. TV frame: 8.40 x 6.30mm. R = 1.7mm. Very sturdy bayonet lens mount.

Bearing on three small tongues. Centering diameter: 60mm. Easily adapted for most C-mount lenses. Focal flange distance: 23.22mm (17.52mm with adapter for C-mount.) Built-in, retractable filter slot for gelatine filters. Light meter The H16 SBM camera can be equipped with the Kern Vario-Switar 100 PTL lens with built-in light meter, which automatically sets the diaphragm during filming. Synchronous sound recording Camera equipped with ESM auxiliary electric motor: possibility of synchronisation by crystal control or sync pulse equipment with automatic clapper, at 24 or 25 f.p.s. General Capacity: all 16mm films on 100 feet spools. Possibility of fitting 400 feet magazine.   Frame counter. Counter in feet or metres. Front release for normal operation. Side release for normal, continuous and single-frame operation (can be operated by cable). H16 SBM camera: code 210030. H16 SBM camera with RX-Fader: code 210031. EL CAMERAS AND SBM CAMERAS CAN BE CONVERTED TO BOLEX SUPER 16