1971 was another milestone in h-16 camera history. bolex introduced the first compact, light weight fully electronic camera with self-contained rechargeable battery and full crystal control or sync sound capabilities.
bolex h-16 ebm electric system
combines brilliant reflex viewing/focusing with 5-speed electronic drive and complete sync-sound capabilities; accepts accessory marine housing, 400' film magazine, and other bolex system components. key features:
- electronically stabilized motor drive. built-in electric motor operates at 10, 18, 24, 25, and 50 f.p.s., powered by rechargeable NiCad battery housed in contoured power grip. battery powers 2400' of film, rechargeable in camera grip using charger supplied.
- double-system sound facilities. special 'sound' position on f.p.s. selector, for use with accessory crystal-control unit for cordless sound sync with any crystal-controlled recorder. also permits cord connected sound with accessory synch-pulse generator. built-in automatic slating system eliminates seperate 'clapstick' when filming with sync-pulse unit.
- automatic film threading. unique bolex mechanism threads film through gate for faster, simpler film interchange even in brilliant light. loop formers retract automatically when camera door is closed. loop restored instantly if lost while filming. automatic spool ejector simplifies unloading.
- precision film registration. assures genuinely excellent steadiness and frame registration, particularly important when film is rewound for special-effects applications and in blow-ups to 35mm format.
- accepts accessory 400 magazine. basic ebm camera accepts single or double perforated 100' film rolls: accessory magazine and take-up motor permit use of 200' daylight-load rolls or 400' film cores.
- brilliant reflex finder shows image recorded by film at 14x magnification; matte groundglass surface assures critically accurate focusing. image is free of flicker and remains visible at all times.
other bolex ebm features include automatic thru-the-lens exposure control and power zoom with optional vario-switar 100 poe bayonet mount lens; optional c-mount lenses fit via accessory c-mount adapter; unlimited film rewind with accessory crank supplied; vibrationless rotary shutter with 170 degree opening and behind-the-lens 2-position filterslot accepting 2x2" gelatin or acetate filters.
supplied with NiCad battery, battery charger, power grip, 4 gelatin filters, contoured rubber eyecup and film rewind handle.
bolex h-16 ebm
year of introduction: 1971
