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Looking to Update my 16mm Bolex


peter bartle

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Hi,

 

I own a 16mm Bolex RX5 which I think is great but now i've got some more experience using 16mm, I'm looking at updating the camera.

 

I'm looking for some recommendations & here are the features i'll be needing on my updated camera:

 

1: Electric motor driven, pref 60fps or over.

 

2: Able to take 400feet magazines

 

3: Super 16 or can be easily converted, including the viewfinder.

 

4: Reasonably good & clear viewfinder.

 

5: Reliable & solid.

 

I've been thinking of an Eclair ACL but would like some recommendations from memebers. I have about US$2000ish to spend on body & would like 2 x 400feet magazines. I'd be using Nikon 35mm still lenses with an adaptor & support as the majority of my shooting is with telephoto lenses.

 

Thank you....

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Anyone?...

 

I don't know of any cameras that can be "easily" converted to super 16. However a good option for what you want i think would be an aaton LTR 32. They are extremely quiet and i'm pretty sure it can go upto 60fps. It can be converted to 16mm. I would also recommend an ARRI 16bleq or 16bl with a crystal sync motor. This camera cannot be converted to super 16 though.

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