Yes, these are little works of art! I have one two, but yours is in nicer condition.
As long as we are doing show and tell, I have a H8 Bolex, Double Regular 8mm camera that takes 100 ft. daylight spools that is equally great!
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It's a great camera but like the H8 it's kind of big and heavy. It also has great Rodenstock lenses but they are not interchangeable like the Bolex cameras.That's a lovely Nizo.
I own a M8 too, but everytime I use it I can't help but be afraid of getting an electric shock since mine lacks ground. Also I always keep a fire estinguisher near when I use it. It's a really nice projector but the engine and lighting system could use some upgrades. I found mine that had been stored for 15+ years in a moisty room but started first time and never needed repair.
Yeah maybe it's better if I find a way to ground it.That's a legitimate concern with old electronics, better safe than sorry.
I lubricated it with sewing machine oil and do so before every projection (I rarely use it). Do you think the risk of seizure is high? I am lucky enough to live near a very good service lab.With these M8 projectors they really need to be properly lubricated at the oil points, especially if they have been sitting for a long time. The oil will evaporate over time. If you open it up you will see wicks going from those red oil points to the bearings.
Yeah maybe it's better if I find a way to ground it.
I lubricated it with sewing machine oil and do so before every projection (I rarely use it). Do you think the risk of seizure is high? I am lucky enough to live near a very good service lab.
I agree, the M8 is my favorite 8mm projector. I also have a few Bolex 18-5’s, 8mm and Super 8. The Keystone K-109D is another good one.
For shooting, the H8 Rex4 is my pride and joy but I find I shoot the D8, B8 and P1 more often just because they are more portable.
Bolex Paillard H8 Rex 4 by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr
Nizo made some great 8mm cameras as well.
Nizo Heliomatic Trifo by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr
Does standard 8mm (=double 8) mean 16mm film exposed twice and slit after processing? Do these cameras take 100 ft spools?
Yes, that's correct. The Bolex H model cameras take 100 and 25 foot spools, most other Double 8mm cameras take 25 foot spools.
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