Paillard Bolex H16 Analogue camera
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Brand Paillard Bolex, model H16, 16 mm film camera with Attacco C lens mount, serial number 73564, estimated period 1950s, physical condition good, functional condition tested and working.
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The Bolex H16 is a 16mm film cinema camera, portable and mechanically built, designed to be robust, compact, and versatile. It has been highly appreciated by students, independent filmmakers, and documentarians for its reliability, relatively affordable cost, and image quality.
The camera is powered by a spring wound mechanism (it does not require batteries for film advancement) and allows shooting at various frame rates, including slow motion and stop-motion effects. The body is made of metal, with manual controls for shutter speeds, apertures, and film advancement. It uses a 100-foot magazine of 16mm film, with a simplified loading system.
An iconic feature is the three-lens turret, which allows multiple lenses to be mounted simultaneously and selected by rotating the support. Over time, numerous accessories have been developed, including sights, electric motors, extended magazines, and audio synchronizers.
The H16 is known for its classic aesthetic and precise mechanics, becoming a symbolic instrument of the analog era of cinema. Even today, it is sought after by collectors and those who wish to experience traditional filmmaking processes.
The Bolex H16 is a 16mm film cinema camera, portable and mechanically built, designed to be robust, compact, and versatile. It has been highly appreciated by students, independent filmmakers, and documentarians for its reliability, relatively affordable cost, and image quality.
The camera is powered by a spring wound mechanism (it does not require batteries for film advancement) and allows shooting at various frame rates, including slow motion and stop-motion effects. The body is made of metal, with manual controls for shutter speeds, apertures, and film advancement. It uses a 100-foot magazine of 16mm film, with a simplified loading system.
An iconic feature is the three-lens turret, which allows multiple lenses to be mounted simultaneously and selected by rotating the support. Over time, numerous accessories have been developed, including sights, electric motors, extended magazines, and audio synchronizers.
The H16 is known for its classic aesthetic and precise mechanics, becoming a symbolic instrument of the analog era of cinema. Even today, it is sought after by collectors and those who wish to experience traditional filmmaking processes.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Paillard Bolex
Model/ type nr
H16
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
C-mount
Film type
16mm
Serial number
73564
Estimated Period
1950s
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