Rare Vintage Paillard Bolex Cinema Camera model H-16 T 16mm Camera 1958

Description

Rare Vintage Camera is in great physical condition! Camera was tested for mechanical functionality: camera winds and shoots in all speed all dials and switches work. camera comes with an old roll of film we do not know if the film will work or if it has been used we did not open the canister.
Purchase includes
Rare Vintage Paillard Bolex Cinema Camera model H-16 T 16mm Camera 1958 and
comes with what is pictured only.
Specs:
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
8 1/2" x 6" x 3"
WEIGHT:
Approximately 5 1/2 lbs
OUTER CASE:
Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.
FILM CAPACITY:
100ft (30m) and 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
THREADING:
Automatic threading and loop forming. The end of the film is simply placed in a channel leading to the feed sprocket. The release is pressed and the film is then automatically threaded throughout the entire mechanism.
MOTOR:
Constant speed, spring motor mechanism; governor controlled. Large winding handle folds downward and attaches to camera when not in use. Spring cannot be over-wound. 8:1 external drive shaft permits the attachment of an electric motor.
TURRET:
Rotating turret with folding lever; Accommodates three interchangeable C mount lenses. The top position allows for critical focusing through a magnified groundglass screen.
VARIABLE SPEED:
8, 16, 24, 32 and 64 frames per second
RELEASE BUTTON:
provides for the making of continuous exposures by a finger-tip release on the front of the camera. A side release allows for locked, hands-free running or single frame exposures.
SHUTTER:
144 degree aperture shutter
FOOTAGE COUNTER:
adds and subtracts accurately in forward or reverse motion and automatically returns to zero when film is reloaded into the camera.
AUDIBLE FOOTAGE INDICATOR:
A distinct click announces the passing of each 10 inches of film through the gate. This mechanism may be disengaged, if desired, by simply moving a lever.
FRAME COUNTER:
Twin dial counts frames individually and in total; Adds frames in forward motion and subtracts when film is wound backwards. Dial may be reset manually at any time.
SINGLE FRAME:
Time lapse and animation is possible by using the side release button or an accessory cable release and adapter; I-T lever allows for timed or instantaneous single exposures.
MANUAL REWIND:
Clutch disengages spring motor and permits forward movement and backwind without running down the spring; allows for dissolves and superimposition.
TRIPOD SOCKET:
3/8" thread