Bolex H 16 Standard

A 16mm cine camera made by Bolex and used in news-gathering and commercial production.

Overview

The Bolex H 16 Standard is a 16mm movie film camera made by Bolex. It has a 3-lens turret with C mount. Working shooters used it for news-gathering and commercial production, including one in St. Joseph, Missouri. Individual units have been documented with serial numbers from 1947 and 1952, and one source dates the model to 1949-1950.

Specifications

Film Format	16mm
Lens Mount	3-Lens turret with C mount
Ground glass	16 x 9 / 4:3
Size	8 1/2 (L) x 6 (W) x 3 (H) inches
Weight	5.5 Lbs
Lens mount to film plane	17.52 mm

Context

The Bolex H 16 Standard was used in news-gathering and commercial production settings. One documented unit was in use in St. Joseph, Missouri. Production span is indicated by individual units from 1947 and 1952, with one source specifying the model as being produced between 1949 and 1950.

Market

A current listing on eBay UK shows the Bolex H 16 Standard at S$ 428.65. A 1952 Sears Camera Catalog listed a "Bolex H-16 Leader Camera" for sale, so it was on the market by then.

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