Work in progress: OPEN THE BOLEX
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open the BOLEX introduction
Manuals
How to use
who we are
series number vs camera model
https://www.bolexcollector.org/cameras
index
A_Pressure-Pad-Blade
B_Claw
C_Turret
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Turret check
There must be no misalignment between the base and the turret. Some turrets are bent because the lens is too heavy. C-Mount RX lenses, when focused at infinity, produce a sharp image 17.5mm beyond the end of the thread. Always use RX lenses for Bolex Rex cameras, as other lenses produce a sharp image at 15mm. These can only be used when filming close up (not at infinity).
D_Variable shutter
E_Camera body
F_Upper Base plate
G_Lower base plate
H_Motor spring Winding mechanism
IT_Mechanism
J_Frame counter
K_Speed governor
L_Loop-former
M_Lid-Rewinding handle
N_Leathering
O_Viewfinders
P_Eye-level focus
Q_RX-Viewfinder
Shutter timing
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:
- put on 24fps, run with different fps, but load a test film when you run with 48 or 64fps.
- Winding up more than 21 rounds
- Listen to the sound, if the sound slowing down, means the dust is inside the plate and dried out lubrication
- holding the take up, to see if the take up is running
- 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
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