For your consideration we have this very well kept Bolex H16 RX (reflex) film camera. According the 133xxx serial number this was manufactured in 1957. Please view the pics as there are many variations in these cameras over the years--you will receive the very same H16 RX that appears in all the photos on this page. No lenses are included.
The camera includes a grip, which screws on to the bottom mount. There is a second handle which attaches to the side winder mechanism. Two rubber eyepieces are installed. Two of the three lens mount holes have the original screws. As a bonus, in the third screw hole we have included a bonus Kominar Japan f/1.5 25mm C-mount lens. It is clean and perfectly functional. You will also receive the original owner manual (heavy wear but no missing or unreadable pages).
We have had a full demonstration of the camera, and can confirm it runs smoothly, and shoots excellent footage. A 30-day return is complimentary with your purchase, just in case you experience any issues. There are a few dust specks in the viewfinder but these are difficult to spot. Has the “Director Scope” apparatus installed. Please view the photos on this page to see the exact items you will receive.
Condition
The camera is in outstanding physical shape, and has been thoroughly tested in a demonstration. All features are working properly, though the camera has not gone through any kind of refurbishing or restoration treatment. From a smoke/pet free home. No owner markings or modifications. Only used on a few occasions. Never dropped or bumped. Never been outdoors, no oxidation to metal surfaces. The camera was kept in a securely latched Pelican Case when not used (this case is sold separately). All original, the motor runs smoothly and everything is clean on the inside. The lid locks securely. The unit is quite clean but there is a small amount of dust to the exterior. The chrome trimmings look very sharp. Nothing wrong with this fantastic camera--your satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Additional Info
H-16 REFLEX: 16mm Film Camera
MANUFACTURER: Kern Bolex
YEAR INTRODUCED: 1956 (this is a 1957)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS - 8 1/2" x 6" x 3”
WEIGHT - 5.5 lbs
OUTER CASE - Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.
FILM CAPACITY - 100ft (30m) and 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
THREADING - Automatic threading and loop forming. The end of the film is simply placed in a channel leading to the feed sprocket. The release is pressed and the film is then automatically threaded throughout the entire mechanism.
MOTOR: Constant speed, spring motor mechanism; governor controlled. Large winding handle folds downward and attaches to camera when not in use. Spring cannot be over-wound. 8:1 external drive shaft permits the attachment of an electric motor.
TURRET: Rotating turret with folding lever; Accommodates three interchangeable RX type C mount lenses.
VIEWFINDER: 6x magnification; Reflex viewing with semi-reflecting prism system; Groundglass focusing; Adjustable to eyesight. The camera comes equipped with an Octameter viewfinder.
Reflex Viewing SystemFILTER SLOT: Built-in slot holds a gelatin filter behind the taking lens and in front of the shutter.
VARIABLE SPEED: 8, 16, 24, 32 and 64 frames per second
RELEASE BUTTON: provides for the making of continuous exposures by a finger-tip release on the front of the camera. A side release allows for locked, hands-free running or single frame exposures.
SHUTTER: 144 degree shutter.
FOOTAGE COUNTER: adds and subtracts accurately in forward or reverse motion and automatically returns to zero when film is reloaded into the camera.
AUDIBLE FOOTAGE INDICATOR: A distinct click announces the passing of each 10 inches of film through the gate. This mechanism may be disengaged, if desired, by simply moving a lever.
FRAME COUNTER: Twin dial counts frames individually and in total; Adds frames in forward motion and subtracts when film is wound backwards. Dial may be reset manually at any time.
SINGLE FRAME: Time lapse and animation is possible by using the side release button or an accessory cable release and adapter; I-T lever allows for timed or instantaneous single exposures.
MANUAL REWIND: Clutch disengages spring motor and permits forward movement and backwind without running down the spring; allows for dissolves and superimposition.
TRIPOD SOCKET: 3/8" thread
CA state sales tax: 7.5%
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