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Hi folks,

I'm looking to buy a Bolex H16, the main requirements for me at this stage are that the camera is capable of single frame shooting and that it's reflex.

I came across one I think, but I can't be sure from the pictures (attached). So I thought this is a good place where to ask 

Is this reflex? And does it do single frame?

Finally, would 400£ be a good price for it?

Thanks

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That’s not a reflex. Reflex Bolexes have much thicker fronts, typically with two chrome stripes along the side of the front part.

All spring motor Bolexes can do single frame, either instant or timed.

Check out the Bolex Collector site to see what reflex Bolexes look like. 

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A Paillard-Bolex H reflex finder camera (1956 to 1969) is lettered Reflex. A Bolex H reflex finder camera (from after January 1st, 1970) bears the designation Reflex or SB or SBM or EBM or EL. The Bolex 16 Pro have a reflex finder, too.

This one reads H 16 M. No Reflex

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Those flat bottom (late model) non-Rex would be good if one is using a lens with it's own reflex viewing system. Or maybe on an animation stand where a gate focuser/viewfinder is going to be used. 

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Attention, side finders are frequently found with Reflex models. They are a useful accessory for situations when the reflex view is dim.

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Even with two H8Rex, I still use my non-Rex H8. It is lighter than the others and it takes the f0.9 lens. 

The non-rex is easier to take apart and get back together correctly too. 

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Sometimes I wonder  . . .

As stated a Paillard-Bolex H reflex finder camera bears the word REFLEX. There is one model of which a reflex version never existed, the H 9.

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