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February 7th, 2002, 02:33 PM
eddie

I know this isnt a super8 question, but can anyone here help?

Im trying to find out what the single shutter speed for my 16mm Bolex 16 is. Im pretty sure that when you do single frame the shutter speed is always the same, regardless what the speed (64 fps, 24 fps....8fps) the camera is set to run.

Id also like to find out what shutter angle it has.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

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February 7th, 2002, 02:38 PM
Nigel

I know next to nothing about Bolex cameras. However, if I were to venture a guess I would say that the Shutter Angle is 180. You can also contact a repair/rental house. Widescreen Centre perhaps??? Good Luck

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February 7th, 2002, 02:55 PM
MovieStuff

I agree with Nigel. I've used Bolexes for animation many times and have always operated under the assumption that the angle was 180 and set my exposures with a shutter speed reference of "around" a 60th. The results were always good. Of course, I have always shot negative with a Bolex so any slight deviation from "true" exposure would be hard to see.

Roger

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Roger Evans
MovieStuff
http://www.afterimagephoto.tv/moviestuff.html
February 7th, 2002, 03:05 PM
eddie

thanks for your help.

I would experiment with trying different values. I probably will have to in the end anyway.
Its just the expense of experimenting makes me nervous.(I wouldnt hesitate to experiment if it was a super8 camera!)

Ill do a few calculations and see if 1/60th is reasonable.

Thanks very much! (quick or what)

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February 7th, 2002, 08:09 PM
mcarter4121

http://www.city-net.com/~fodder/16mm/index.html

The above site has lots of info on Bolex. Different models, Rx or not, serial numbers etc had different shutter angles and compensations for the prisim glass. You need to first identify your camera exactly and the serial number then find the info.. Good Luck.

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