Camera Motor
The Bolex H16 has its own internal spring
drive motor. This allows an electric motor to
be used and also allows you to backwind
the film for camera dissolves. Turn the motor
disengaging lever to “MOT” and move the
slide release to “stop”. If the side release will
not go to stop, slightly wind the spring. Lift the
winding crank, which automatically engages
the spindle, and turn counterclockwise. Wind
the spring fully without forcing it. Fold the
crank and secure it on the latch on the lower
body. Fully wound, the motor will drive about
eighteen feet of film through the camera
(about 28 seconds at 24fps).
IMPORTANT: Never leave the camera wound
during storage. This may ruin the spring.
When running down the spring with no film in
the camera, set film speed at 8fps.
Film Speeds
The camera has seven film speeds from 12
to 64 frames per second (fps). To select the
desired speed, turn the control knob until the
corresponding figure is opposite the red dot.
When changing filming speeds do not forget
to alter the exposure setting. (When changing
from 24 to 48 by one stop and so forth.)
Release Selector (on/off)
The H16 can be used for normal, continuous,
or single frame filming. The different
operations are controlled by the side release.
Normal filming-- This method is suitable for
most shooting situations. Then camera runs
as long as the operator depresses the front
release or pushes the side release towards
“M.”
Continuous filming-- Push the side release
towards “M” until it clicks into place. The
camera will continue running until the wind
runs out or the side lever is pushed to the
STOP position.
Turret Lock
Filter holer
MOT
Spring Disengage Lever
Disengage
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