Now that I have retired, it is time to rationalize my camera holdings. I can no longer justify just sitting on a good camera as a display piece when others can be shooting with it and having fun.
I am selling my Bolex H8 Reflex for what I have invested in it and will be plowing those proceeds back into a series of large format still cameras; something I can reasonably do in my old age!
Here are the particulars:
Remember, this camera requires the use of H8 RX lenses which are increasingly rare and expensive. The pair on this camera could sell for 2X the selling price of the entire outfit, but I don't want to be that guy or sit on the camera for months waiting for the right person to come along. I would rather the camera actually be used and enjoyed by a budding filmmaker.
Shipping will be actual cost with insurance to protect you and me.
The camera may be advertised on other sites, so be aware of this.
If you have any further questions, please PM me. I can show additional photos if needed.
Please be patient if I do not respond immediately; I will answer inquiries in the order received.
Thank you.
I am selling my Bolex H8 Reflex for what I have invested in it and will be plowing those proceeds back into a series of large format still cameras; something I can reasonably do in my old age!
Here are the particulars:
- 1965 Bolex H8 Reflex #212222 (see http://www.bolexcollector.com/articles/07_05_11.html)
- Camera is in good physical condition with few obvious cosmetic defects; a tiny bit of flaking on the viewfinder tube and the Bolex logo is missing on the camera door.
- Original, numbered 100 foot take-up spool included and in good shape. (numbered 1 and 2 for when you flip the film over to shoot the other side). Yes, this camera can shoot 100 feet of Double Regular 8mm film in addition to the typical 25 foot loads.
- The camera will run smoothly about 47 seconds on a full wind (empty) at 18 fps.
- The viewfinder diopter is very stiff, but adjustable.
- Reflex viewing is clear; very little dust (if any).
- Adjustable shutter works well and can totally fade-out the image as you run.
- Rubber eye cup is like new.
- Has the flat, square base built-in, but does not have the threaded holes for a matte box. That can be modified with the required parts (not included).
- Kern Palliard H8 RX 5.5mm f1.6 prime lens with original lens cap.
- Glass is generally clean and clear.
- There is a tiny bit of black paint flaking on an interior baffle that should not affect shooting and does not show up as floating particles, but I did want to point that out.
- The focus ring is somewhat stiff, but should loosen up once being used regularly.
- Preset f-stop levers work properly.
- Kern Palliard H8 RX 12.5mm f1.3 prime lens with original lens cap and lens hood.
- Glass is generally clean and clear.
- No evidence of internal paint flaking.
- Preset f-stop levers work properly.
- 1 (one) lens turret cap (non-locking)
Remember, this camera requires the use of H8 RX lenses which are increasingly rare and expensive. The pair on this camera could sell for 2X the selling price of the entire outfit, but I don't want to be that guy or sit on the camera for months waiting for the right person to come along. I would rather the camera actually be used and enjoyed by a budding filmmaker.
Shipping will be actual cost with insurance to protect you and me.
The camera may be advertised on other sites, so be aware of this.
If you have any further questions, please PM me. I can show additional photos if needed.
Please be patient if I do not respond immediately; I will answer inquiries in the order received.
Thank you.
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