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The
RX5 H16 turret model is the all time classic!
Almost every filmmaker at some time has used one. The majority
of teaching facilities use this tough workhorse. I'm sure
that Jacques Bogopolsky (later simplified to Jacques Boolsky)
a Russian born engineer who emigrated to Geneva could have
never guessed that his Bolex cameras would today carry a
Serial Number over 350,000. The Swiss factory Paillard perfected
the rugged clock mechanism that has been changed very little
since the early 30's. Claw refinement in 1954 and reflex
viewfinder in 1956 made this truly a camera capable of professional
work. The independent made film, "Endless Summer,"
shot on Bolexes during this time became the largest grossing
Independent film ever, and is still grossing revenue today.
Refinements and innovations have brought us to the fourth
generation H16 RX-5 today. The choice of many serious filmmakers
for almost any application. You should consider this model
for your current filming needs.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Powerful spring motor with high precision governor
(drives 5 m 16.4 ft 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 ejection; loop former.
Filming speeds 12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 48 & 64 fps
+ single frame.
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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 13 X.
• 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 6.30 mm; R = 1.7 mm. Not offered in Super 16
mm format.
Lens turret for three "C" mount lenses.
• Thread diameter: 1" (25.4 mm). •
Focal flange distance: 17.52 mm .690".
• Built-in filter slot for gelatin filters.
LIGHT METER
The H16 RX-5 spring camera can be equipped with the
Vario-Switar 100 PTL or 100 POE-4 lenses with built-in light
meter, which automatically sets the diaphragm during filming.
We also offer an optional built-in light meter.
SYNCHRONOUS SOUND RECORDING
Camera equipped with ESM auxiliary motor: possibility
of synchronization by crystal control or sync pulse equipment
with automatic clapper, at 24 or 25 fps. Other motors available
and crystal speeds available.
GENERAL
Capacity: all single or double perforated 16 mm films
on 100 ft spools; possibility of fitting 400 ft magazine.
• Frame counter. • Counter in feet or in
meters. • Front release for normal operation;
side release for normal, continuous and single-frame operation
(can be operated by cable release).
We
offer this camera in Normal 16 only or converted to film
Normal 16/Super-16 as needed or Super-16 only.
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