Cary Lee

The problem with using non-rx lenses on your Bolex is that they are set for 17.52mm. Bolex flange focal distance is longer because the prism pulls the light further into the camera. Instead of being 17.52mm, it becomes 20.76mm. The lenses can be shimmed-out to that longer flange focal distance.

What do you mean shimmed-out? How can it be done? Do you do this type of work?

I've seen lots of negative comments about U16 on these boards... and I have a hard time understanding how anyone can argue against something that is affordable and keeps people shooting film. I was able to convert my 30 plus yr old 16mm camera to shoot a wide frame for very little money.

 

As for the Laserbrighten process - I decided to go for it and I'm glad I did. My viewfinder is twice as bright as it used to be and makes critical focusing much easier. Pretty sure there are four screws holding the GG in place on an NPR. I'm fairly technically inclined, but still think I'd be nervous removing my GG myself. But it may not be that hard - I haven't tried. Give Bernie a call and ask for his advice, he's a super nice guy.

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I too am getting my REX-4 done to U16 with the Laserbrighten. Can't wait to see it. After talking to Bernie, his told me he is busy converting Bolexs to the U16 format. I believe the negative comments are from those who already have S16 format or those people who are just too naive to admit that the U16 is a acceptable alternative to shoot film.

I have a Bolex Rex-1, and I've run film through it, transfered, and I'm very pleased with the results. No problems.

 

I really want to convert it to Super-16 and have a 14x ViewFinder put in, but I was wondering if there was any other mechanical reason to get a Rex-5 and convert that instead.

 

For instance, Is a Rex-1 converted to Super16 with a 14x VF, and a Rex-5 converted to Super16 with a 14x VF any different from each other? Other than the fact that the Rex-5 can take magazines?

I just mailed out my rex4 to bernie this week. He told me that he was converting bolexs to ultra 16 more than Super 16. email him at bernie@super16inc.com.

No problem Elliot. Glad you liked it.

Where did you get your camera modified? I am thinking of going to Bernie O and have my old REX-4 modified to Ultra 16 with the laserbrighten.

Hi Scott, Hope you're well. I'm busy as ever. They said Tape would put film out of business. NowTape is gone.

Doing a s'load of Ultra 16 conversions, apart from everything else.

 

Cheers, Bernie.

Bernie...I just got a Rex-4 and was thinking of sending it to you for the Laserbrighten and for a checkup. You mention Ultra 16, How is that compared to S16 conversion in cost of having it done? Is ultra 16 the new s16?

Has anyone tried these adapters? Do they degrade the image? Whats you're opinion?

People have found that the letus loses very little light and is very good. I personally use the SGpro V3 adapter with nikon still lenses and have good success. there is a option mount PL-mount or OCT-13 lenses on the adapter. Not to mention they both offer flip so the image is right side up. You can get more detail from other forums like DVinfo.net or Dvxuser.com. for more information.

I myself use my 24mm f2.8 more than the 28mm F2.8 because I need it wider if I want to crop my footage later in post to 1:85:1 or 2:35:1 figures. Having the 24mm just gives more information in my final output. I also shoot 35mm f2.0 for my normal shots then use 85mm for telephoto and for extremes I use my 135mm f2 for those closeups. My 3 I would pick is 24mm,35mm and 85mm.

I've heard tell of software that lets you monitor video signal on a laptop, even giving you synthetic - but accurate - waveform and chroma burst displays.

 

Does anyone have experience with this product?

 

Does anybody know what it's called, and who manufactures it...?

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