Mark Kellems

Thanks! Really excited about the P1. The 155 I really want to work but if things don't really work out I won't be that crushed. Somehow, I am kind of attached to the P1 though. Really appreciate your response, Dom. Will give it a shot and post the outcome of my experience. Am processing some of the 7285 I shot this weekend. Will post that too if anyone is interested in seeing. Cheers! M

Evening. I have just recently started shooting S8. I have shot 5D and 35mm stuff but never knew how much fun these cameras were. I bought a few cameras for a shoot I did this weekend: Vivitar 98PM, Bolex 155 and a Bauer Nizo S8. I went over to pro8mm and grabbed one of their tester rolls (Vision2 50D) to test out. The Vivitar worked great as did the nizo (which I can't really find a lot of information on the S8) but the 155 had power issues. I looked up some info on power issues but came up with very little. I love this camera and would hate to part with it for something could be simple to try and fix myself. Would love some direction or advice here if anyone knows. Also picked up a Bolex P1 which is pretty great as well. It is in great cosmetic condition however definitely needs a lube. I checked with the Bolex dealer/service folks at PROCAM (http://www.bolexusa.com/). Curious if this is something I should try to do myself. Anyone done their own serving on the P1? Thanks for all who post on this forum. I have learned so much from reading through it all. Cheers, MK

I would also appreciate that, Robert! Just got a P1 last week. Looks to be in great cosmetic shape. I think it just needs a little TLC. One other question hopefully someone will have the answer to...I have this Bolex 155 I can't get to work (the motor will not run). I took the battery casing out and scraped and scrubbed down the contacts. The light meter seems to be working however, the motor....not so much. Any ideas guys? Mark