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Custom and scientific Bolex H16 cameras


John Salim

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I know many H16's were modified for all sorts of scientific use, but has anyone ever seen one like this one ? ... and can anyone tell me anything about it ?

The pictures were taken from a documentary about Donald Campbell ( land & sea speed record breaker ) during his land speed record attempt in the USA.
The camera has a small 'magazine' attached to the rear which was seen to be removed after each run shot.

John S 

bolex custom 1.jpg

bolex custom 2.jpg

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It is a Chronocinegines Longines with a Paillard Bolex camera modified to run at 100FPS. It was used to capture a series of images for the photo-finish. See pictures below.

I was trying to find the name of the cameramen without success.

chronocinegines_a.jpg

chronocinegines_b.jpg

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