210.030 BOLEX H16 SBM Normal 16 Camera, Spring Drive  $2,999.00
210.031 BOLEX H16 SBM Normal 16 same with RX-Fader Installed $3,050.00
210.030 ch BOLEX H16 SBM Normal 16/Super 16 (CH Version)   $5,250.00
210.031 ch BOLEX H16 SBM Normal 16/Super 16 (CH Version)  with RX-Fader Installed   $5,350.00
210.030 us BOLEX H16 SBM Normal 16/Super 16 (US Conversion) $4,525.00
210.031 us BOLEX H16 SBM Normal 16/Super 16 (US Conversion) with RX-Fader Installed $4,625.00
 

Normal 16 = Regular 16mm Gate S16 = Super 16mm Gate. Note Both Cameras can use single and double perf film.

BOLEX SBM MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Powerful spring motor with high precision governor (drives 5 m 16.5 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 foward 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.
OPTICAL SYSTEM
Reflex fiewfinder 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: 8.40x6.30 mm; R=1.7 mm.
Field of View on Normal 16mm/Super 16mm Camera. Camera has switchable front plate for centering the field of view for Super 16 ‘S’ and Normal 16 ‘N’. When front plate is set on ‘S’ entire 1:1.66 field corresponds to blow up for 35mm or projection on special Super 16 projector, arrows show the 1:1.33 field for normal TV and wide screen TV letterbox, full width 1:1.77 for wide screen TV and HDTV. When front plate is set on ‘N’ engraved corner

marks corresponds to a normal TV frame with a ratio of 1:1.33.
Extremely rugged bayonet lens mount. Bearing on three small tongues. Centering diameter: 60mm. Focal flange distance: 23.22 mm. • Easily adapted for most "C" mount lenses with special adapter plate. Focal flange distance: 23.22 mm (17.52 mm .690" with adapter for "C" mount).
Built-in, retractable, filter slot for gelatin filters.
LIGHT METER
The H16 SBM 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 electric motor: With speeds of 10, 18, 24, 25 or 50 fps. • Speeds of 24 and 25 fps stabilized according to sync pulse standards.Crystals are available in the following configurations: 24/25 fps with 50/60 Hz pilotone pulse signal. 24/25/30 fps no pilotone. 23.976/29.970 fps no pilotone.
The 29.970 and 30 fps will require serviceman adjustment. Maximum deviation with any of the crystals for 400 ft of film: less than one frame. Another USA made after market motor allows filming from 5-60 fps crytal controlled
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 meters.Front release for normal operation.

 

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The PL Mount and Super 16mm conversion has proven quite popular with cameraman looking to distingush their work. Can you afford to shoot video when the competition uses film? This package is a cost effective way to save money when building a commercial reel, spec spot or need a camera on the run.

Rigid and precise construction means dependable service. Science and industrry demand cameras that will hold up to stress or inclimate weather 24/7/365. Camera Technical Specs and information.
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