H-16 Standard
- Format
- 16mm
- Introduced
- 1949
- Original archive
- View preserved page ↗
Paillard Bolex H-16 Standard camera for 16mm film
H16 Standard
Eye Level Focus
Specifications
- Overall Dimensions
- 8 1/2" x 6" x 3"
- Weight
- Approximately 5 1/2 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 accommodates three interchangeable C mount lenses. The top position allows for critical focusing through a magnified groundglass screen.
- Viewfinder
- Eye-level focuser allows for critical focusing through a groundglass screen. Tri Focal viewfinder gives an exact viewing field for lenses of 3 focal lengths.
- 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
- 190 degree aperture 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
The original archive
The preserved BolexCollector.com page, exactly as captured.