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Bolex P1 8 mm
"Double Run"
Film Camera

This is an overhauled 1962 Bolex-Paillard P1 Reflex 8mm film camera with a 30-day warranty from Bolexrepair.com. Complete, 100% operational. This is a gorgeous P1 model and is near "mint condition" and ready to shoot film, with all controls working.

This camera shoots single-frame for animation and variable speeds from 12 to 64 frames per second (FPS). Bolex cameras use 16mm wide film, which is run 25 feet in one direction, filming on one side of the 16mm film, creating an 8mm wide image. Then the film is removed, and the film "flipped" upside down to run another 25 feet filming on the other side of the film stock.

The film is processed, then slit down the middle and ends cemented together to make 50 feet of processed footage which will run for about 3 minutes at 16-18 FPS. Film used in this style is called "Double run" 8mm. Film and processing are still available.

Bolex cameras use a spring wound motor to power the film transport mechanism and thus do not require batteries. You can take them anywhere. Cameras like these are typically used for music videos, independent film production, and anywhere a small, high-quality film camera is required.

After developing, the film can be scanned and converted to any video format for editing. To record sound during filming, you can use a portable CD or flashcard recorder, such as those made by Sony, Zoom, Tascam, or Fostex, etc. The soundtrack is added later during editing. Film quality is outstanding with approximately 10-11 F-stops Vs. 4-5 F-stops for video.

We rate this camera at approximately 9+ on a ten scale. The camera winds and runs smoothly. The meter is 100% functional. This camera is highly collectible and is ready to shoot film after overhaul to Bolex factory specifications:

Thoroughly clean, inside and out
Change any worn or broken parts
Lubrication per factory specification
Remove, clean, and re-attach all leather as necessary

Remove, clean, and re-attach all leather as necessary

Clean and treat all leather with Lexol brand leather conditioner
Check & adjust the operation of the camera's motor
Adjust speed regulator to factory tolerances
Calibrate and adjust film transport mechanism to factory
Declic handle overhauled and polished with new trigger return spring installed
Overhauled and recalibrated take-up spool clutch reset to factory standard
Check all camera operations, film speeds, and single-frame operations
Check light meter calibration and adjust to factory specifications
Film transport mechanism thoroughly tested with film

LENSES

Som Berthiot Pan-Cinor 1:1.9, f/ 8-40 zoom lens.

Som Berthiot Pan-Cinor lens dust cap and lens hood cap.

ACCESSORIES AND EXTRAS

Original Bolex red-black checkered strap
Original Bolex metal take-up reel.
Half-reel of out-of-date film on spool. Use for practice loading.
Original Declic handle - overhauled and repolished

WARRANTY

This item comes with a 30-day written service warranty indemnifying you against any problem for the first 30 days of ownership. We will repair or replace (at our discretion) any part of this camera per our written warranty. You can view the written warranty online by cutting and pasting this URL online:

www.bolexrepair.com/warranty.html

REFUND POLICY
The item will be exactly as described herein. Be sure you want this item before bidding - all camera sales are final.

QUESTIONS?
Use the "Contact Seller" link located at the upper-right side of this auction page if you have questions.

USA SHIPPING
Shipping within the USA is via US Postal Service Priority Mail, insured for value with tracking. Other shipping methods available - inquire. All shipments are insured for value. Please contact me with your delivery address before bidding for alternate shipping options or shipping estimates. We ship only to the address supplied by PayPal/eBay. All shipped items must have tracking or delivery confirmation to meet PayPal payment requirements.

OVERSEAS SHIPPING
Shipping outside the USA is via US Postal Express Mail International, insured for selling price with tracking. Other shipping methods are available. We insure for the selling price of the camera. All shipped items outside the USA must have tracking to meet PayPal payment requirements.

Some countries do not allow insurance. Some do not allow tracking. Contact me before bidding, and I will give you an estimate. If you do not contact me before bidding and win, I will send you an invoice with U.S. Express Mail International shipping costs. All customs fees, if any, are the responsibility of the buyer.

PAYMENT
We accept PayPal with a confirmed address. We only ship to the address supplied by PayPal/eBay. All sales final. Sorry, no local pickup. PayPal and eBay rules require mandatory tracking via an independent shipper to validate buyer protection.

Payment is expected within three working days and B-I-N payment upon purchase. Please do not bid if you cannot follow through on the sale.

USA SHIPPING
USA shipping is by USPS Priority Mail, flat rate box, with delivery confirmation (tracking in the USA, only) and is insured for the eBay selling price. The camera will be double boxed and fully padded.

OUTSIDE USA
Overseas bidders MUST contact seller before bidding for the actual shipping costs to your country. The eBay shipping "estimator" may NOT give accurate shipping costs.

PAYMENT
Payment by PayPal or via eBay payment system with CONFIRMED address, ONLY. We ship to the address supplied by PayPal/eBay. No local pickup. PayPal and eBay require mandatory tracking via shipper to validate buyer protection. Payment is expected within seven working days. B-I-N payment upon purchase. Please DO NOT bid if you cannot follow through on the sale. ALL sales final.

QUESTIONS?

Use the link in the upper right corner of the page.

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