Bolex Auto Cine Model B II 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Kern Anastigmat 25mm f/2.5 Lens
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Complete with case.
Serial number 5503
The Bolex Auto-Ciné Model B II is a 16mm motion picture camera manufactured in Switzerland, largely credited to the Ukrainian engineer Jacques Bogopolsky (later Bogie) around 1929 and subsequently produced by Paillard. It was one of the earliest 16mm cameras designed for portability and ease of use, featuring a distinctive, compact, and highly polished duraluminum body.
Key Features and Description (Model B II/Variant 2):
Film Type: Uses 100ft (30m) or 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
Motor: Constant speed, key-wound spring motor mechanism. The winding key could be folded back against the side of the camera.
Speed: Operates at a constant 16 frames per second, though later versions of this design offered varied speeds.
Threading: Early versions like the B II typically used manual threading and loop forming, though later iterations introduced semi-automatic loading.
Lens: Often equipped with a fixed Kern Anastigmat 25mm f/2.5 or an f/3.5 lens.
Viewfinder: Built-in optical preview finder, often with eyesight correction.
Release Button: Finger-tip release for continuous filming; some versions included a side release for locked, hands-free running.
Counter: A built-in footage counter, sometimes with an audible indicator (a click every 10 inches of film).
Design: The body is often described as being covered in black crinkle paint or black leather, with chrome-plated metal parts.
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