16MM BOLEX RX-5 COMPLETE CAMERA PACKAGE w/ PRIMES Serial #231050

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For Sale: 16MM BOLEX RX-5 COMPLETE CAMERA PACKAGE w/ PRIMES Serial #231050

 

 

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I have for auction an original 1967 Bolex RX-5 Camera Package. Complete with (3) very sharp Schneider Kreuznach Cine-Xenon Primes (16mm f/2, 25mm f/1.4, 50mm f/2), 300' of fresh, refrigerated film (Kodak 7266, 7265,7231 on Daylight Spools), Canon FD to C-Mount Adapter for Canon Still Lenses, 6 Kodak Wratten Gelatins and a Flight Case made by AJ Cases in Los Angeles.

 

If you'd like to make an offer outside of eBay feel free to message me at ryan.nethery@gmail.com for consideration.

 

The camera was serviced CLA'd (Cleaned, Lubricated, and Adjusted) by TCS (Technological Cine-Video Services) in New York on W 38th Street on May 05, 2010 and has only ran about 200' of film through the camera since being serviced. I had the camera cleaned and taken care of by TCS twice to make sure that camera continued to run properly and that the spring was in great shape. The camera technician also notched on the speed dial where exact frame rates were located so you will know exactly how many FPS you are running(see picture).

 

I purchased this camera package from a friend in 2007 and I simply haven't used it enough for it to be financially viable for me to keep it. I am an independent documentary cinematographer and I don't find myself using this enough as most documentary productions simply don't have the budget or patience for film anymore (sadly).

 

I assure you that these Prime Lenses are SHARP. VERY SHARP. The Schneider Cine-Xenons are great lenses. I have compared them side by side with Switars in camera and stock tests when I first purchased this camera. I was blown away by the sharpness of these lenses. My tests were run through telecine at Deluxe New York at 2K for comparison. These will also mount on the Panasonic GH1 series. Here is a link to a short film shot on a Schneider Kreuznach Cine-Xenon 25mm f/1.4 on a Panasonic GH1.

(I did not make this, I just wanted to post something shot on this lens)

 

Camera Package Includes:

 

1967 Bolex RX-5 Camera - Serial #231050

Schneider Kreuznach Cine-Xenon 16mm f/2 - Serial #6382533

Schneider Kreuznach Cine-Xenon 25mm f/1.4 - Serial #6782831

Schneider Kreuznach Cine-Xenon 50mm f/2 - Serial #5996481

AJ Flight Case (Industry Standard Case)

(6) Wratten Gelatins for the filter holder (Kodak ND6, ND9, 85ND9, 85ND6, 81EF, 85B)

Canon FD to C-Mount Adapter

Manual

100' 7265 Kodak Plus-X Reversal Film ASA 100

100' 7266 Kodak Tri-X Reversal Film ASA 200

100' 7231 Kodak Plus-X Negative Film

(2) 50' Dummy Loads

 

CAMERA SPECS

 

* OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 9" x 6" x 3"

* WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 12 oz.

* OUTER CASE: Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.

* FILM CAPACITY: 100ft (30m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film. Saddle accepts 400ft (120m) magazine. (Magazine Not Included)

* 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 and 1:1 external drive shaft permits the attachment of an electric motor.

* TURRET: Rotating turret with folding lever; Accommodates three interchangeable RX type C mount lenses; Built-in turret lock lever.

* VIEWFINDER: 10x magnification; Reflex viewing with semi-reflecting prism system; Groundglass focusing; Adjustable to eyesight.

* FILTER SLOT: Built-in slot holds a gelatin filter behind the taking lens and in front of the shutter.

* VARIABLE SPEED: 12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 48 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.

* VARIABLE SHUTTER: 133 degree variable shutter; Operated manually to decrease exposure time, or with accessory Rexofader to accomplish fade-ins and fade-outs.

* 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.