Jurjen Versteeg

Thanks for the tip! I’ll do a camera test tomorrow and see if I can find some 50Hz fluorescent light to film. I assume this is only able to see when filmed (not actually through the viewinder)?

Hi there, I just got my Bolex EL running all fine and actually got my hands on an original Crystal Control Unit. It’s running 25fps, which is perfect for me. Now, I hooked it up with the 7-pins Tuchel cable, like the Bolex manual described, and set the dial to CRYS. But how do I know and can confirm if it does actually run on crystal sync? It doesn’t give any feedback with an LED light or something… It also runs on CRYS with the unit is not connected. Just want to be sure if I’m going to shoot a lot of footage with it. Thanks!

Just a heads up: I decided that I don’t want to take any risks re voltage and go for a different route altogether. I settled on a Smallrig V-Mount plate with dedicated regulated 12V DC output: https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-v-mount-battery-adapter-plate-with-adjustable-arm-3204.html. Powering it with a small FXLion Nano One. For this, I’m using a 12v DC > XLR cable and using the XLR > Tuchel cable that I already have (later I can always solder on a Tuchel connector to the DC cable). In case I’m missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

Thanks Dom. So I should be able to plug them in directly. I always thought the Bolex EL could only handle 12V max. Good to know, although I don't want to take any unnecessary risks. Mmm. ? I find it hard to find the right 12V regulated cable with a higher current rating (to be on the safe side). Do you have any tips on where to find those? Thanks again for your help.

Hi there, I’m looking for a similar solution for my Bolex EL. I already have a cable from male-XLR to Tuchel for plugging into the Bolex. Previously I’ve fiddled around with extending it to a Bescor battery, but now I’m looking into a more steady solution, so I can mount the battery to a rig (and no loose battery packs around my waist ? I recently picked up a rig that already had a V-Mount plate + Nikon F batter adapter + NP-F970’s. These batteries are 7.2V each, with 8600mAh. I assume together they’re outputting 14.4V? I was wondering if I just could use this set-up with a 12V D-tap regulator cable to XLR, like this one: https://indiprotools.com/products/12ptifb Then I would have the following set-up: - 2x NP-F970 on V-Mount with D-tap - D-Tap 12V regulator cable > female XLR - Male XLR > Tuchel into Bolex EL. Does this work? I know there might probably more easier out-of-the-box solutions, but I’m trying to find the best way possible without spending lots of extra money and use what I already have. Thanks for the help!