BOLEX H 16 EBM Electric User manual
1
H16
EBM
ELECTRIC
Instructions
manual
I
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EBM
ELECTRIC
Camera
1.
Support
for
400
ft
magazine
2.
Feeding
piug
of
400
ft
magazine
motor
3.
Eyepiece
iocking
screw
4.
Eyepiece
setting
ring
5.
Reflex
viewfinder
closing
lever
6.
Clapper
lamp
7.
Discharge
warning
light
8.
Footage
counter
(100
ft
of
film)
9.
Memento
10.
8:1
spindle
(8
frames
per
turn)
11.
1:1
spindle
(1
frame
per
turn)
12.
Film
plane
guide
mark
13.
Locking
knob
(24
and
25
f.p.s.,
SYNC)
14.
Speed
selector
15.
Power
plug
16.
Adapter
for
rapid
attachment
Power
grip
17.
Cable
with
connecting
plug
18.
Battery
compartment
lid
19.
Push-button
with
diaphragm
preselection
cut-out
for
the
Vario-Switar
100
POE
(see
page
8)
20.
Release
switch
21.
Locking
knob
of
lid
22.
Safety
device
locking
release
23.
Grip
locking
screw
(adjustable
inclination)
24.
Adjustable
strap
25.
Socket
for
connecting
cable
to
the
Vario-Switar
100
POE
Power
26.
Battery
27.
Charger
28.
Universal
cable
3
ft
Bolex
International
S.
A.
reserves
the
right
to
modify,
without
prior
notification,
the
design
and
features
of
the
equipment
described
in
this
instructions
manual.
1
Ill
MAGAZINE
MOTOR
MOTOR
SPEED
SELECTOR
PULSE
GENERATOR
(1000
Hz
at
25
f.p.s.)
ELECTRONIC
MOTOR
CONTROL
from
PULSE
GENERATOR
(1000
Hz
at
25
f.p.s.)
VOLTAGE
CONTROL
CLAPSTICK
200
ms
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CLAPSTICK
LAMP
12
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50
mA
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4
V
50
mA
4V
150
mA
RED
WARNING
CLAPSTICK
LIGHT
(BATTERY)
PILOT
LIGHT
START/STOP
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PULSE
GENERATOR
(1000
Hz
at
25
f.p.s.)
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for
BEEP
CRYSTAL
CONTROL
UNIT
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Same
socket,
seen
from
outside
Meme
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General
The
H
16
EBM
Electric
camera
is
particularly
well
suited
to
meet
the
requirements
of
professional
cameramen,
who
will
appreciate
the
following
advantages
:
electronically
stabilised
speeds
possibility
of
adapting
a
400
ft
magazine
possibility
of
synchronisation
by
crystal
control
unit
accessory
sync
pulse
equipment
a
remarkable
quality
and
fiability.
The
H16
EBM
Electric
camera
takes
100
ft
16
mm
film
spools
with
single
or
double
rows
of
perforations,
up
to
400
ft
spools
with
the
400
ft
magazine
accessory.
Films
with
a
single
row
of
perforations
are
used
when
a
magnetic
track
is
to
be
added
to
the
original
film.
At
each
extremity
of
the
film
there
is
a
leader
—
approxi¬
mately
Oft
at
the
beginning
and
3ft
at
the
end
—
to
prevent
the
sensitive
film
being
exposed
to
light
during
loading
or
unloading.
These
leaders
are
usually
removed
by
the
processing
laboratories.
We
advise
against
using
film
already
fitted
with
a
magnetic
stripe.
In
fact,
as
the
ferrous
oxide
layer
Is
less
smooth
than
the
stripe
fitted
after
developing,
the
magnetic
layer
can
cause
premature
wear
on
the
parts
which
come
into
contact
with
it,
particularly
the
pressure
pad,
and
metal
particles
may
find
their
way
into
the
camera
mechanism.
After-sales
service
Our
international
organisation
tries
to
offer
impeccable
after-sales
service
In
practically
every
corner
of
the
globe.
You
only
need
to
consult
your
Bolex
distributor.
In
most
cases,
he
employs
qualified
technicians,
usually
trained
in
our
factories.
By
so
doing,
you
will
benefit
from
the
original
Bolex
guarantee.
In
any
correspondence,
do
not
forget
to
mention
the
serial
number
engraved
on
the
base
of
your
camera.
Your
camera
is
supplied
with
1
feeding
grip
1
battery
1
battery
charger
1
universal
cable
{3
ft)
1
filter
holder
on
the
camera
1
set
of
three
filter
holders
4
gelatine
filters
1
rewind
crank
1
rubber
eyepiece
1
empty
spool,
1
protective
cap
for
bayonet
lens
mount
1
cover
closing
aperture
for
400
ft
magazine
Technicai
data
For
single
or
double
perforated
16
mm
film.
Filming
speeds
:
10,
18,
24,
25,
50
f.p.s.
Stability
of
speeds
in
accordance
with
the
standards
required
for
the
sync
pulse.
With
crystal
control
unit
:
24
or
25
f.p.s.,
max.
shifting
1
frame/400
ft
of
film
(about
16
000
frames).
Film
running
times
at
different
filming
speeds
;
f.p.s.
10
18
24
25
50
3
ft
13"
7.3"
5.5"
5.25"
2.62"
100
ft
6’
34"
3’
38"
2'
44"
2‘
38"
1’
19"
Power
supply
by
means
of
Varta-Deac
10
x
1000
DKZ
battery
Capacity
:
1000
mAh
Nominal
voltage:
12V
Minimum
voltage
at
which
discharge
warning
light
is
switched
on
:
11V
Consumption
during
normal
use
:
max.
850
mA,
at
all
speeds,
with
or
without
400
ft
magazine.
Fuse
:
T
2
A,
placed
under
the
plate
of
the
base.
Shutter
blade
opening
angle
:
170°
Mechanism
stops
with
shutter
in
any
position.
Bayonet
lens
mount.
Distance
between
lens
seat
and
film
plane
:
26.46
mm.
Light
deflected
for
reflex
viewfinder:
25
%
Magnification
of
viewfinder
:
14
times.
Sync
pulse
:
generator
incorporated,
providing
a
signal
of
1000
Hz
at
25
f.p.s.
The
normalised
frequencies
of
50
Hz
at
25
f.p.s.
and
60
Hz
at
24
f.p.s.
are
obtained
by
means
of
separate
accessories.
Automatic
clapstick
:
the
relay,
automatically
connecting
clapper
lamp,
sync
pulse
and
DC
current
for
the
“beep"
generator
of
the
tape
recorder,
is
incorporated.
Working
temperatures
of
camera
and
accessories
:
from
—4°
to
-FI20°
F.
How
to
prepare
your
camera
In
order
to
reduce
the
volume
of
the
packing,
the
upper
handle
and
the
feeding
grip
are
supplied
unmounted.
Mounting
the
upper
handle
First
secure
the
two
upper
screws
and
then
the
lower
screw.
Tighten
all
three
screws.
Mounting
the
feeding
grip
This
grip
is
fitted
with
a
rapid
attachment
device
:
an
adapter
previously
screwed
into
the
base
of
the
camera,
allows
you
to
fasten
the
grip.
1.
F
ixing
the
adapter
to
the
camera
To
eliminate
any
play,
proceed
as
follows
:
Loosen
screw
(a).
Place
pin
(b)
in
slot
(c)
of
the
base
;
secure
and
tighten
screw
(d)
lightly.
Tighten
screw
(a).
Fully
tighten
screw
(d).
2.
F
ixing
the
feeding
grip
Having
screwed
the
adapter
to
the
camera,
proceed
as
follows
:
Press
locking
lever
(e),
thus
freeing
lever
(f).
Push
this
lever
backwards
;
the
fixing
device
is
now
open.
Press
the
grip
against
the
base
of
the
camera,
so
that
the
adapter
falls
into
its
seating.
Move
lever
(f)
frontwards
until
locking
lever
(e)
takes
its
original
position
by
itself.
The
grip
is
now
solidly
attached
to
your
camera.
3.
C
onnecting
the
cable
Connect
the
plug
to
the
socket,
having
made
sure
it
is
correctly
positioned.
Fully
screw
the
locking
ring.
4.
I
nclination
of
grip
The
inclination
of
the
grip
may
be
adjusted
as
desired,
by
means
of
its
two
fastening
screws.
5.
A
djusting
of
strap
The
length
of
the
strap
can
be
adapted
to
your
hand
Unscrew
the
fixing
knob.
Adjust
length
of
strap
and
retighten
knob.
Notes
The
grip,
even
though
equipped
with
a
rapid
attachment
device,
is
an
integral
part
of
your
camera
(release,
battery,
outlet
plug).
It
should,
therefore,
not
be
removed,
even
when
using
a
tripod
or
a
monopod.
Intermediary
base
When
using
a
tripod
for
filming,
camera
steadiness
can
be
markedly
improved
by
removing
the
power
hand-grip
and
using
a
rapid
attachment
base
comprising
;
a)
a
plug
for
connecting
to
the
camera
;
b)
a
7-pin
socket,
identical
to
the
one
on
the
power
hand-grip,
for
connecting
the
crystal
control
unit
and
sync
pulse
generator;
c)
a
3-pin
plug
for
the
motor
power
and
remote
control
cable.
The
intermediary
base
can
be
fixed
to
the
camera
in
the
same
way
as
the
power
grip.
*
When
using
the
intermediary
base,
there
are
two
methods
of
supplying
power
to
the
camera
motor:
—
by
the
battery
located
in
the
power
grip
detached
from
the
camera
and
fixed
for
example
to
the
tripod
;
—
by
means
of
a
power
pack
consisting
of
the
battery
housed
in
a
container
available
as
an
accessory
(see
accessories
on
pages
16
and
17).
In
both
cases,
the
camera
must
be
released
by
means
of
a
remote
control
cable
which
can
be
fixed
to
the
tripod
pan
handle.
This
cable,
available
as
an
accessory,
also
connects
up
the
battery
to
the
camera
motor.
The
camera,
equipped
with
feeding
grip,
can
be
mounted
easily
on
to
a
Bolex
tripod
or
monopod.
If
you
dispose
of
a
tripod
with
large
platform,
you
may
need
to
use
a
special
adapter,
available
as
accessory,
sufficiently
high
to
clear
the
connecting
plug
and
the
grip.
Fitting
the
battery
To
take
off
the
lid,
push
the
locking
knob
forwards
and
turn
the
lid
about
120°
(Vs
of
a
turn).
Slide
the
battery
into
its
housing,
the
side
marked
«
+
»
out¬
wards,
as
indicated
by
the
diagram
on
the
lid.
To
replace
the
lid,
insert
it
in
the
correct
position
(3
notches
at
120°),
push
it
down
and
turn
it
until
it
locks.
Checking
operation
and
charging
Adjust
the
speed
to
24
or
25
f.
p.
s.
Press
and
immediately
release
the
starting
knob
of
the
grip
;
the
mechanism
runs
continuously.
The
same
operation
is
necessary
to
stop
the
mechanism.
Notes
:
The
red
warning
light
(at
the
back
of
the
housing)
flickers
when
the
mechanism
starts
up,
even
when
the
battery
is
fully
char¬
ged.
A
fully
charged
battery
allows
approximately
2400
feet
of
filming,
at
the
normal
temperature
of
-1-70°
F.
When
the
battery
is
nearly
discharged,
the
red
warning
light
keeps
burning.
About
100
ft
of
film
may
still
be
shot
before
recharging
the
battery.
(Recharging
of
battery,
see
page
15).
4
Reflex
viewfinder
The
reflex
prism
deflects
into
the
viewfinder,
an
average
of
25
%
of
the
iight
passing
through
the
iens.
Aiiowance
has
been
made
for
this
factor
in
the
table
of
exposure
times
on
page
9,
under
the
heading
"photometric
exposure
times”.
Adjusting
the
eyepiece
to
the
operator’s
sight
Remove
the
iens.
Loosen
the
eyepiece
iocking
screw.
View
a
weii-lighted
subject
(sky,
white
wall,
etc.).
Turn
the
milled
ring
of
the
eyepiece
untii
the
grain
of
the
ground
giass
is
perfectiy
sharp.
Tighten
the
iocking
screw.
Repiace
the
iens.
If
this
adjustment
is
correct,
a
far-off
subject
(further
than
approx.
450
ft)
must
appear
compieteiy
sharp
at
fuii
aperture,
distance
setting
ring
in
position
(oo).
Closing
the
viewfinder
If
the
reflex
viewfinder
is
not
used
during
fiiming,
ciose
it
by
moving
the
smaii
lever
(5)
into
the
verticai
position.
If
it
is
ieft
open,
there
is
a
risk
of
suniight
or
artificiai
iight
from
behind
the
camera
entering
the
viewfinder
eyepiece
and
fogging
the
film.
Optical
equipment
The
H16
EBM
Electric
camera
takes
two
kinds
of
lenses
:
Bayonet
mount
lenses,
Bolex
system.
Centring
diameter:
60
mm.
Distance
between
bearing
plane
and
lens
focal
plane
:
23.22
mm.
“C”
mount
lenses
fitted
with
a
special
adapter
(except
the
Vario-Switar
86
and
100
or
certain
very
cumbersome
lenses).
Thread
diameter:
1”
(25.4
mm).
Maximum
thread
iength
:
4.06
mm.
Distance
between
bearing
piane
and
lens
focal
plane
:
17.52
mm.
When
using
"C"
mount
ienses,
the
best
picture
quaiity
at
short
focai
length
and
with
wide
aperture
is
obtained
with
the
lenses
marked
H16RX.
These
lenses
are
specially
corrected
to
take
into
account
the
refiex
prism
of
the
camera.
Fitting
the
bayonet
mount
tenses
Press
the
locking
lever
and
loosen
the
fixing
ring
to
stop
po¬
sition.
Remove
protective
cap.
Insert
the
lens,
with
white
notched
tongue
at
the
top
(white
dot).
Tighten
the
fixing
ring.
6
Fitting
“C”
mount
ienses
“C”
mount
lenses
can
be
fitted
by
means
of
an
adapter
available
in
two
versions
;
without
protective
ring,
for
light
lenses
;
with
protective
ring,
protecting
the
bayonet
from
shock,
intended
for
heavy
and
voluminous
lenses.
The
lens
must
be
screwed
into
the
concave
side
of
the
adapter.
Removing
the
lens
Loosen
the
fixing
ring
one
stop
;
the
lens
cannot
fall.
Press
the
locking
lever
and
turn
the
ring
one
stop
further;
the
lens
can
now
be
removed
without
difficulty.
After
having
removed
the
lens,
replace
the
protective
caps
to
prevent
any
dust
deposit
on
the
reflex
prism
and
on
the
lens.
Filters
The
H
16
EBM
Electric
camera
is
equipped
with
a
gelatine
filter
holder,
which
slides
in
front
of
the
reflex
prism.
Filter
in
working
position
:
filter
holder
pushed
in
completely,
lever
In
slot
(a).
Filter
out
of
working
position
:
filter
holder
pulled
out
half
way,
lever
pushed
back
Into
slot
(b).
To
remove
the
filter
holder,
push
knob
(c)
down
and
pull
the
lever
horizontally.
Note
:
To
prevent
light
infiltration,
an
empty
filter
holder
should
be
left
in
the
camera
permanently.
A
set
of
4
gelatine
filters
is
supplied
with
the
camera.
The
1
A
Skylight
filter
for
colour
films
tones
down
excessive
blue
and
improves
colour
reproduction
(in
the
shade
or
overcast
weather,
for
distant
shots,
when
filming
in
snow
or
at
high
altitude).
This
filter
requires
no
diaphragm
correction.
The
85
Daylight
filter
for
colour
films
is
a
conversion
filter.
It
is
used
for
filming
in
daylight
with
Kodachrome
II
Type
A
artificial
light
film.
When
setting
the
diaphragm,
it
must
be
taken
into
account
that
colour
film
for
artificial
light,
used
with
the
85
Daylight
filter,
has
the
same
sensitivity
as
a
daylight
colour
film
used
without
filter.
The
Yellow
8
filter
is
used
for
increasing
contrast
in
black-and-
white
films.
The
Neutral
Density
filter
96
ND
0.60
is
a
photometric
filter,
used
for
both
black-and-white
and
colour
films.
It
in
no
way
affects
colour
reproduction.
As
the
ASA
sensitivity
is
reduced
four
times,
the
diaphragm
can
be
opened
two
stops.
This
filter
is
used
:
when
the
lighting
conditions
and
the
film
sensitivity
require
an
aperture
lower
than
the
smallest
stop
on
the
lens
;
when
it
is
desired
to
reduce
the
depth-of-field
in
order
to
achieve
special
effects
(sharp
foreground
against
blurred
background).
7
J
Type
Open
diaphragm
or
divide
ASA
rating
by
Kodak
Wratten
1
A
Skylight
_
—
85
Daylight
2/3
stop
1.6
8
Yellow
1
stop
2
96
ND
0.60
2
stops
4
The
effect
of
a
filter
varies
according
to
the
type
of
film,
its
sensitivity
and
the
lighting
conditions.
The
diaphragm
corrections
given
above
should
be
considered
as
only
approximate.
To
insert
or
change
a
gelatine
filter
in
the
filter
holder
Open
the
filter
holder
by
pushing
the
lever
(see
arrow).
Cut
the
gelatine
filter
to
the
right
size
(simply
cut
into
four
the
gelatine
filter
measuring
2
sq.
inches).
Pull
apart
the
two
sides
of
the
filter
holder,
slide
the
filter
into
place
and
fix
the
lever.
Important:
The
latter
must
be
correctly
positioned
in
relation
to
the
slot
of
the
filter
holder
(d).
Focusing
adjustment
Placing
a
filter
behind
the
lens
slightly
alters
the
lens
focusing.
However,
the
necessary
correction
is
easily
made
thanks
to
the
reflex
viewfinder.
Important
:
Because
of
its
distance
from
the
film
plane,
the
filter
mount
cannot
be
used
as
a
mask
holder
for
trick
effects.
The
shape
of
the
mask
will
not
appear
on
the
film
and
it
will
only
darken
the
scene.
When
using
the
Vario-Switar
100
POE:
The
push-button
next
to
the
release
switch
of
the
power
grip
allows
the
diaphragm
of
the
Vario-Switar
100
POE
to
be
opened
fully
when
not
filming
(see
page
1).
This
permits
focusing
at
maximum
aperture
and
minimum
depth
of
field.
The
cable
connecting
up
the
grip
to
the
lens
is
available
as
an
accessory.
Camera
operation
1
I
1
i
Filming
speeds
Your
camera
has
five
filming
speeds,
i.e
:
10,
18,
24,
25
and
50
f.p.s.
Turn
the
selector
until
the
figure
corresponding
to
the
desired
speed
is
opposite
the
locking
knob.
The
24
and
25
f.p.s.
speeds,
as
well
as
the
“SYNC”
position,
can
be
locked
(locking
knob
rotated
’A
of
a
turn).
Note
The
precision
in
setting
the
24
and
25
f.p.s.
speeds,
as
well
as
the
stability
in
relation
to
the
temperature,
are
sufficient
to
make
a
synchronous
sound
/
image
recording.
This
system
is
known
as
sync
pulse
(see
sync
pulse
equipment
page
12).
Exposure
times,
in
fractions
of
a
second
Filming
speeds
Exposure
times
real
“photometric"
10
f.p.s.
1/21
1/28
18
f.p.s.
1/33
1/44
24
f.p.s.
1/50
1/67
25
f.p.s.
1/53
1/70
50
f.p.s.
1/106
1/140
The
exposure
times
called
"photometric”
are
obtained
by
reduc¬
ing
the
real
camera
exposure
time
by
25
“A,
to
allow
for
the
light
deflected
by
the
reflex
prism.
It
is
these
photometric
values
which
must
be
used
to
set
your
exposure
meter.
Crystal
control
equipment
This
equipment,
available
as
accessory,
comprises
:
1
crystal
control
unit
24
or
25
f.p.s.
(speed
to
be
specified
when
ordering).
1
20
inch
connecting
cable.
This
equipment
guarantees
perfect
stability
of
the
mechanism,
at
the
24
or
25
f.p.s.
speeds,
throughout
filming.
Maximum
admissible
error
on
400
ft
of
film
(approx.
16,000
frames)
:
less
than
one
frame.
Turn
the
speed
selector
to
“SYNC”
and
lock
it
in
this
position.
Plug
one
end
of
the
cable
into
either
of
the
two
sockets.
Plug
the
other
end
into
the
grip
socket.
Tighten
the
locking
rings
of
the
plugs.
Note
The
presence
of
the
crystal
control
unit
does
not
preclude
the
possibility
of
connecting
the
sync
pulse
accessory.
Simply
plug
the
latter
into
the
free
socket
of
the
crystal
control
unit
instead
of
the
hand
grip
socket.
(See
accessories,
pages
16
and
17.)
9
Release
Loading
and
unloading
the
camera
Before
loading
your
camera,
insert
the
battery
and
set
the
speed.
To
remove
the
lid,
turn
the
knob
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
Check
that
the
pressure
pad
pin
(a)
is
locked
and
that
the
pressure
pad
cannot
open.
Remove
the
empty
spool
from
its
spindie
by
pressing
ejector
(b)
and
place
the
spool
holding
the
film
on
the
upper
spool
shaft
(film
should
run
in
the
direction
indicated
by
the
engraved
arrow).
In
the
film
gate,
the
dark,
shiny
side
of
the
film
(the
base)
should
face
towards
the
back
of
the
camera
and
the
light
matte
side
(emulsion
side)
towards
the
lens.
Using
the
film-cutter,
cut
off
the
end
of
the
film
diagonally
between
two
perforations,
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
Remember
to
remove
the
piece
which
has
been
cut
off.
Close
the
loop
formers
by
moving
the
control
lever
(c)
parallel
to
the
pressure
pad.
Press
the
release
while
simultaneously
pushing
the
end
of
the
film
against
the
sprocket.
The
film
is
automatically
threaded
into
the
camera.
Continue
until
10
to
12
inches
of
film
have
passed
through,
then
stop
the
mechanism.
Open
the
loop
formers
by
pressing
knob
(d).
(If
you
accidentally
leave
them
closed,
they
will
automatically
open
when
the
camera
lid
is
replaced).
Insert
the
end
of
the
film
into
the
slot
in
the
core
of
the
take-up
spool.
Rotate
until
about
three
turns
of
film
have
been
taken
up
and
place
the
spool
on
the
lower
spool
shaft.
Turn
the
take-up
spool
by
hand,
clockwise,
to
take
up
any
slack
film.
Final
check
Press
the
release
and
run
the
camera
for
a
few
seconds
to
ensure
that
the
film
advances
normally
and
that
the
loops
at
either
end
of
the
film
gate
are
forming
correctly.
Replace
the
lid
and
lock
it.
If
you
do
not
succeed
at
first,
do
not
force
the
ring
!
The
lid,
the
spools
or
the
pressure
pad
may
be
incorrectly
positioned.
Note
Loading
with
400
ft
magazines
is
described
in
a
special
instruc¬
tions
manual.
The
footage
counter
The
footage
counter
shows
the
length
of
the
film
that
has
been
exposed.
Once
the
camera
is
loaded,
this
counter
reads
ft.
To
roll
up
the
leader,
run
the
camera
until
the
figure
0
arrives
opposite
the
white
line
in
the
centre
of
the
red
mask.
When
the
camera
lid
is
removed
for
loading
or
unloading
film,
the
counter
automa¬
tically
returns
to
ft.
The
mask
of
the
footage
counter
can
be
rotated
half
a
turn
to
show
a
graduation
in
meters.
After
the
film
is
fully
exposed
When
the
footage
counter
shows
that
the
film
is
entirely
exposed,
run
the
camera
for
about
10
seconds
to
wind
the
end
leader
on
the
take-up
spool.
A
slight
pressure
on
the
ejector
level
(b)
frees
both
spools.
Manual
loading
or
unloading
(film
loop,
mainly
with
400
ft
magazine,
see
instructions
manual
of
this
accessory.)
Open
the
sprocket
guides
(e)
and,
to
maintain
them
in
this
position,
push
slide
(f).
11
Cable
1
pink
1
2
pale
green
/
3
green
—
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4
red
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(5-pole)
12
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4
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Sync
pulse
equipment
1
sync
pulse
generator
25
f.p.s.
/
50
Hz
or
24
f.p.s.
/
60
Hz
(fre¬
quency
to
be
specified
when
ordering)
1
clapper
lamp
mounting
1
clapper
lamp
1
coiled
connecting
cable
for
connection
with
the
tape
recorder.
The
sync
pulse
generator
transforms
the
signal
emitted
by
the
camera
generator
into
a
50
or
60
Hz
normalised
sinusoidal
voltage
and
conveys
a
DC
current
to
the
beep
generator
of
the
tape
recorder
whilst
the
clapper
lamp
is
on.
To
fit
this
equipment
to
your
camera
:
Remove
the
plug
from
the
hole
provided
in
the
camera
for
the
clapper
lamp,
by
simply
pulling
it
out.
Screw
the
clapper
lamp
to
Its
mounting.
Connect
camera
and
accessory
by
means
of
the
universal
cable
supplied
with
the
battery
charger
(7-pole
plugs
and
sockets).
The
connection
between
accessory
and
tape
recorder
is
effected
by
means
of
the
coiled
cable.
The
free
end
of
this
cable
must,
however,
previously
be
equipped
with
a
plug
suitable
for
the
tape
recorder
employed.
On
the
Bolex
side,
the
connections
are
as
follows
:
Sync
pulse
generator
socket
OPTOTECHNIK
No
4-145S
(See
accessories
on
pages
16
and
17.)
This
equipment,
available
as
accessory,
comprises
:
Slide
the
mounting
into
the
hole
provided
in
the
camera
for
this
purpose.
How
the
system
works
As
soon
as
you
press
the
release
:
a)
M
otor
b)
O
ptical
slating
c)
12
V
DC
for
eventual
"beep”
d)
Sync
pulse
a)
The
motor
starts
up.
b)
The
clapper
lamp
lights
up
and
fogs
the
film
for
about
285
ms
(i.e.
approx.
7
frames
at
a
speed
of
25
f.p.s.).
c)
A
12
V
DC
is
tapped
off
terminals
3
and
4
of
the
5-pole
socket
of
the
accessory
(green
and
red
leads
of
the
coiled
cable),
while
the
clapper
lamp
is
on.
This
current
powers
the
tape
recorder
oscillator,
which
records
a
"beep”
on
the
sound
track
to
mark
the
opening
of
each
take.
d)
A
s
soon
as
the
clapper
lamp
goes
off,
the
sync
pulse
signal
1.2
V/50
or
60
Hz
appears
at
terminals
1
and
2
of
the
5-pole
socket
of
the
accessory
(pink
and
pale
green
leads
of
the
coiled
cable).
Clapper
pilot
light
This
white
light
switches
on
each
time
the
camera
is
started
up,
throughout
the
optical
slating.
If
not,
the
clapper
lamp
is
faulty
and
must
be
replaced.
The
lamp
in
question
is
an
OPTOTECHNIK
No.
4-145
S,
which
is
available
at
any
specialised
shop
or
from
your
Bolex
distributor.
Note
Do
not
forget
to
remove
the
clapper
lamp
when
not
filming
with
synchronous
sound
;
this
prevent
unnecessary
fogging.
»
Important
When
using
the
sync
pulse
equipment,
do
not
forget
to
turn
the
speed
selector
of
your
camera
on
the
corresponding
speed,
i.e.
24
or
25
f.p.s.
The
"SYNC”
position
can
only
be
used
with
the
crystal
control
equipment.
(See
page
9.)
13
How
to
look
after
your
camera
Camera
The
interior
of
the
camera,
housing
the
fiim
drive
mechanism,
must
be
kept
spotless.
Gelatine
deposits
and
dust
sometimes
accumulate
in
the
gate
and
on
the
pressure
pad
when
unexposed
film
is
run
through
the
camera
and
should
be
removed
as
follows
:
Open
the
pressure
pad
by
lifting
its
pin.
Unscrew
the
shaft
and
remove
the
pressure
pad
by
pulling
it
towards
you.
Gently
clean
the
gate
and
pressure
pad,
paying
special
attention
to
the
aperture,
using
a
clean
cloth
wound
round
the
end
of
a
small
stick.
If
the
gelatine
deposit
is
hard
to
remove,
dampen
the
cloth
and
thoroughly
dry
the
part
after
cleaning.
Replace
the
pressure
pad.
Reflex
prism
Simply
remove
the
lens
to
reach
the
reflex
prism
in
front
of
the
aperture.
As
the
latter
is
mounted
on
hinges,
it
can
be
swung
out
for
cleaning
the
back
and
the
ground
glass.
Use
a
soft,
dry
brush
or
special
paper
for
cleaning
these
parts.
The
prism
can
be
cleaned
even
when
the
camera
is
loaded
(preferably
in
the
shade).
Important
I
The
reflex
viewfinder
must
not
be
dismantled.
Lenses
Keep
the
outer
surfaces
of
your
lenses
absolutely
clean
with
the
special
soft
tissue
paper
sold
in
photographic
shops.
Avoid
rubbing
the
lens
more
than
necessary
as
this
could
damage
the
anti-reflection
coating.
Screw
on
the
lens
cap
between
takes.
Special
care
should
be
taken
to
avoid
dust
or
fingerprints
(perspiration
attacks
glass).
Fuse
replacement
In
case
of
overload,
bad
connection
or
fault
of
any
kind,
the
fuse
of
the
electronic
motor
command
may
burn
out.
To
replace
:
Loosen
the
4
fixing
screws
at
the
base
of
the
camera.
Replace
the
faulty
fuse
by
a
reserve
found
in
the
plastic
insulation
tube.
Check
that
the
camera
works
properly
and
replace
the
base.
14
T
Recharging
the
battery
To
adapt
the
charger
to
the
voltage
of
the
mains,
remove
the
four
cover
fixing
screws,
take
off
the
cover
and
place
the
fuse
in
the
correct
position.
The
battery
can
be
charged
in
the
power
hand
grip,
by
con¬
necting
up
the
universal
cable
to
the
charger
and
the
7-pole
socket
in
the
grip.
In
order
not
to
immobilize
the
camera,
the
battery
can
be
placed
in
a
charging
container
available
as
an
accessory
and
connected
to
the
charger
by
its
own
cable.
It
can
also
be
charged
in
the
battery
container
of
the
power
pack
connected
to
the
charger
by
means
of
the
universal
cable.
The
current
for
the
charge
is
regulated
electronically
and
there
is
no
risk
of
damage
to
the
battery
if
you
forget
to
disconnect
the
charger.
Full
charging
takes
approximately
16
hours.
The
charger
pilot
lamp
only
lights
up
when
the
battery
is
connected
;
it
blinks
or
goes
off
completely
when
the
battery
is
fully
charged
{14.7
V).
We
recommend
that
the
battery
be
recharged
systematically
before
and
after
use.
If
the
battery
is
not
used
for
a
relatively
long
period,
recharge
it
overnight,
every
2
or
3
months.
When
fully
charged,
a
battery
allows
2400
ft
of
filming,
under
normal
working
conditions
(-1-70°
F).
The
discharge
limit
is
indicated
by
continual
light
from
the
red
warning
lamp,
during
filming.
Note
You
can
more
or
less
check
the
battery
load
by
the
intensity
and
flash
duration
of
the
red
warning
light,
when
starting
up
the
camera.
Your
equipment
works
perfectly
down
to
—4°
F.
At
this
temp¬
erature,
however,
the
footage
of
film
that
can
be
shot
is
sharply
decreased.
But
in
order
to
ensure
sufficient
operating
iife,
we
advise
you
to
transfer
the
battery
from
the
grip
to
the
container
mentioned
on
page
5.
This
power
pack,
connected
to
the
power
grip
by
means
of
the
universal
cable
and
placed
in
one
of
your
pockets,
will
remain
at
a
sufficiently
high
temperature
to
preserve
its
capacity.
15
Power
and
Remote
Control
Cablet
m
Electrical
diagram
for
accessories
T
I
Lenses
and
principal
accessories
1
Hallmark
of
high
quality
Yverdon,
Switzerland
Bolex
International
S.
A.
ME
2-001/72
Anglais
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in
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