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Auto Cine A

Format
16mm
Introduced
1928
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Bolex Auto Cine A camera for 16mm film

  • Bolex Auto Cine 16mm camera

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Specifications

Overall Dimensions
Approximately 6in x 6in x 2 2/5in (15cm x 15cm x 6cm)
Weight
Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.5 kg)
Outer Case
Polished aluminum alloy, covered with black crinkle paint.
Film Capacity
50 ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
Threading
Manual threading
Motor
Constant speed, key wound spring motor. Winding key could be removed or simply folded back against its side when not in use.
Lens
Fitted with a 25mm Anastigmat f/3.5, but without an interchangeable mount.
Viewfinder
Built-in optical preview finder.
Precise Speed
Exposures are made at 16 frames per second.
Release Button
Finger tip release allows for continuous exposures.
Shutter
Speed of each exposure is 1/40th second.
Footage Counter
built-in; indicates the amount of film run through the camera.
Manual Cranking
could be accomplished on later versions of this model, as well as backwinding. Two sockets on the side of the counter allowed for hand cranking at different rates; one turn progessing 8 frames or two turns progressing 1 frame.

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