User manual BOLEX H16 EL

[. . . ] Its robust construction ensures excellent performance under all conditions. With a world-wide network of agents, Bolex offers impeccable after-sales service in practically every part of the world. If service is required, return your camera to the Bolex distributor in the country concerned. He is authorized to carry out repairs, adjustments and maintenance work. By so doing, you will benefit from the guarantee. [. . . ] Fully close the variable shutter and lock the lever in that position. the motor and wind the film back until the frame counter reads 10. Engage the motor and free the variable shutter IElVer. Film the superimposed 1 Yz seconds, by moving stopping filming. Stop filming scene, beginning with a semi fade-in of about the lever to position "1" and locking it without when the frame counter reaches the number noted under point 7. 24 N. B. Use a tripod for such sequences and, if possible, have an assistant. Choosing a more favourable diaphragm opening. As a rule, very small diaphragm apertures should be avoided, as there is a risk of diffraction affecting picture quality. Moreover, with some film sensitivities and lighting conditions, even the smallest diaphragm opening cannot prevent over-exposure. As the variable shutter permits reduced exposure time without changing the filming speed, both these risks are greatly minimized and a neutral density filter is unnecessary. I ncreased picture definition. Closing the variable shutter reduces exposure time and thereby increases the sharpness of moving subjects. However, if the filming speed is not increased, this procedure can result in jerkiness on the screen. Replace the lid and lock it by turning the ring in the direction indicated by the arrow F. If it does not lock, do not force the ring!The spools or the pressure pad may be incorrectly positioned. Finally, press the release until the film leader has been taken up. The camera is now ready for use (see following pages). The footage counter The footage counter shows the length of film that has been exposed. Once the camera is loaded, this counter reads ft. Run the camera until the figure 0 arrives opposite the white line in the centre of the red mask. This indicates that the film leader has been taken up and you can start filming. The counter automatically returns to ft. when the camera lid is removed for loading or unloading film. The footage counter is sufficiently accurate for ordinary filming. [. . . ] Enables the diver to film down to a depth of 300 ft. Absolutely watertight, highly stable and very simple to handle under water. The camera is quickly removed and fitted into the housing without tools. A high-precision instrument, light yet robust enabling you to produce a wide variety of titles, as well as special and trick effects, with excellent results. [. . . ]