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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.

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