S-211
- Format
- 16mm
- Introduced
- 1960
Specifications of the Paillard Bolex S-211 movie projector for optical sound 16mm film
Bolex S221 Projector
Auditorium Speaker
Specifications
- Overall Dimensions
- Cover closed: 20 1/2" x 11" x 17"; Cover removed, with reels: 25 1/2" x 17" x 31"
- Weight
- Approximately 55 lbs.
- Construction
- Cast aluminum; Two-tone grey finish; Carrying handle; Detachable cover lid with built-in 8" speaker; Illuminated controls.
- Reel Capacity
- Accommodates up to 2000 ft reels. Top reel arm folds downward for storage.
- Threading
- Simple manual threading with pushbutton sprockets; Engraved diagrams illustrate the path for threading sound or silent film.
- Power
- 110 V, 50/60 Hz
- Lamp
- 110 V 750 or 1000 Watt projection lamp; 4 V 0.75 amp optical sound lamp. Modern replacement: DDB 120V/750W or DFT 120V/1000W projection bulb; BFX 4V/3W optical sound bulb.
- Lens
- Interchangeable lenses; Originally supplied with a Paillard-Bolex 50mm f/1.3 Hi-Fi lens. 35mm f/1.3 and 70mm f/1.6 lenses were also available.
- Variable Speed
- 16 to 24 frames per second forward projection. Rapid motor rewind of threaded film.
- Sound
- Projects films with an optical sound track. Optical sound head: 50 to 7,000 Hz +/- 3 decibels. 15 Watt, seven-tube amplifier; Separate controls for treble, bass and volume.
- Other Features
- Automatic frame counter; Two or three blade shutter switch; Built-in illuminated stroboscope for precise setting of 18 and 24fps; Height and level adjustments can be made on all four feet; A table lamp can be attached which switches off when the projector is running and relights again when stopped.
- Supplied with
- (1) 2000ft reel, (1) 50mm Hi-Fi projection lens and speaker cover.
The original archive
The preserved BolexCollector.com page, exactly as captured.