Auto Cine B
- Format
- 16mm
- Introduced
- 1929
- Original archive
- View preserved page ↗
Bolex Auto Cine B camera for 16mm film
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Specifications
- Overall Dimensions
- 8 1/2in x 6in x 3 1/8in
- Weight
- Approximately 5 lbs
- Outer Case
- Polished aluminum alloy, covered with black crinkle paint.
- Film Capacity
- 100ft (30m) and 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
- Threading
- Manual threading
- Motor
- Constant speed, key wound spring motor. Winding key could be removed or simply folded back against its side when not in use.
- Lens
- 25mm lens. (see below for types)
- Viewfinder
- Built-in optical preview finder with eyesight correction
- Precise Speed
- Exposures are made at 16 frames per second.
- Release Button
- Finger tip release allows for continuous exposures.
- Shutter
- Speed of each exposure is 1/40th second.
- Footage Counter
- built-in counter, indicates the amount of film run through the camera; provides an audible tick during film progression.
- Manual Cranking
- Two sockets provide the ability for hand cranking and backwinding at different rates; one turn progessing 8 frames or two turns progressing 1 frame.
The original archive
The preserved BolexCollector.com page, exactly as captured.