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=open the BOLEX introduction=
= open the BOLEX introduction =
==Manuals==
 
==How to use==
==== Manuals ====
==who we are==
 
==== How to use ====
 
==== who we are ====
 
=index=
=index=
==A_Pressure-Pad-Blade==
 
==B_Claw==
==== A_Pressure-Pad-Blade ====
==C_Turret==
 
==== B_Claw ====
 
==== C_Turret ====
 
=issues or trouble shooting=
=issues or trouble shooting=
==Basic check procedure==
 
* Observe the outside aspect of the camera.
==== Basic check procedure ====
* Check the prism, if there are any scratches or fingerprints.
*Observe the outside aspect of the camera.
* Check shutter timing
*Check the prism, if there are any scratches or fingerprints.
* Check spring motor:  
*Check shutter timing
# put on 24fps, run with different fps, but load a test film when you run with 48 or 64fps.  
*Check spring motor:  
# Winding up more than 21 rounds  
#put on 24fps, run with different fps, but load a test film when you run with 48 or 64fps.
# Listen to the sound, if the sound slowing down, means the dust is inside the plate and dried out lubrication  
#Winding up more than 21 rounds
# holding the take up, to see if the take up is running  
#Listen to the sound, if the sound slowing down, means the dust is inside the plate and dried out lubrication
# Check how many seconds is fully winded, between 24-27 seconds  
#holding the take up, to see if the take up is running
# Check if the counter is working  
#Check how many seconds is fully winded, between 24-27 seconds
#Check if the counter is working
   
   
* Check the turret if it is flat on the plate, if it is distorted, perhaps by heavy lens
*Check the turret if it is flat on the plate, if it is distorted, perhaps by heavy lens

Revision as of 10:50, 17 May 2026

open the BOLEX introduction

Manuals

How to use

who we are

index

A_Pressure-Pad-Blade

B_Claw

C_Turret

issues or trouble shooting

Basic check procedure

  • Observe the outside aspect of the camera.
  • Check the prism, if there are any scratches or fingerprints.
  • Check shutter timing
  • Check spring motor:
  1. put on 24fps, run with different fps, but load a test film when you run with 48 or 64fps.
  2. Winding up more than 21 rounds
  3. Listen to the sound, if the sound slowing down, means the dust is inside the plate and dried out lubrication
  4. holding the take up, to see if the take up is running
  5. Check how many seconds is fully winded, between 24-27 seconds
  6. Check if the counter is working
  • Check the turret if it is flat on the plate, if it is distorted, perhaps by heavy lens