BOLEX ZOOM REFLEX P1 Instruction Manual

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR CAMERABefore loading your camera, tryout the important controls without film: winding, releaseselector, filming speeds, exposure inde

-VARIABLE SHUTTERHIopenhalf-closedclosedstopTO INSERT THE FILM INTO YOUR CAMERAPlace the open camera with the hinged door towards you and open the pre

Before closing the camera door, press the release for' a fraction of a second to checkthat film is running correctly.Now close the door and lock

SPLIT·FIELD RANGEFINDERThe rangefinder of your viewfinder takes the form of a fine diagonal line dividing thewhole image into two equal parts.To find

FILMING SPEEDSThe speed control dial has seven settings - 12, 16, 18,24, 32, 48 and 64 frames per second.The usual filming speed nowadays is 18 frames

~LEASE SELECTOR\According to the effect desired, use either normal or single-frame exposures. These are controlled by the release selectorwhich also l

SETTING THE DIAPHRAGM!Setting the diaphragm of your Bolex Zoom ReflexP 1is as easy as it is accurate. ,This is how you should go about it:1. Note the

THE LENSIYour camera offers you the advantage ofa built-in optical system, consisting of aSO;MBer-thiot Pan Cinor with a focal length that can beconti

For a pan (panoramic) shot adjust the diaphragm to an average setting fO/.{whole take.For zoom effects (see pp. 19-20) set the diaphragm for the whole

For a pan (panoramic) shot adjust the diaphragm to an average setting fO/.{whole take.For zoom effects (see pp. 19-20) set the diaphragm for the whole

!,I({'Your 'Camera has been delivered equipped with:1 empty take-up spool1 rewind hand crank1 sunshade1 lens cap1 rubber eyepiece2 removable

THE LENSIYour camera offers you the advantage ofa built-in optical system, consisting of aSO;MBer-thiot Pan Cinor with a focal length that can beconti

SETTING THE DIAPHRAGM!Setting the diaphragm of your Bolex Zoom ReflexP 1is as easy as it is accurate. ,This is how you should go about it:1. Note the

~LEASE SELECTOR\According to the effect desired, use either normal or single-frame exposures. These are controlled by the release selectorwhich also l

FILMING SPEEDSThe speed control dial has seven settings - 12, 16, 18,24, 32, 48 and 64 frames per second.The usual filming speed nowadays is 18 frames

SPLIT·FIELD RANGEFINDERThe rangefinder of your viewfinder takes the form of a fine diagonal line dividing thewhole image into two equal parts.To find

Before closing the camera door, press the release for' a fraction of a second to checkthat film is running correctly.Now close the door and lock

-VARIABLE SHUTTERHIopenhalf-closedclosedstopTO INSERT THE FILM INTO YOUR CAMERAPlace the open camera with the hinged door towards you and open the pre

HOW TO LOAD YOUR CAMERABefore loading your camera, tryout the important controls without film: winding, releaseselector, filming speeds, exposure inde

b) FADE-OUTA fade-out is a gradual darkening of the shot until it hasdisappeared completely. To produce a fade-out, thesame procedure as for a fade-in

HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR CAMERA IN A HURRYRead these instructions carefully and you will discover that the Bolex Zoom Reflex P1 isa first-rate camera wi

THE PAILLARD- BOLEX 18-5 PROJECTOROnce you have finished shooting, youwill be anxious to screen the fil m.Handle it carefully - it is valuable. Tobe s

~28UPKEEPCAMERADo not, in any circumstances, take the camera mechanismapart. Should you do so, you lose any rights under the manu-facturer's guar

GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERARewindinghand-cranklodgingExposureindex dialRelease selectorFilming speedsetting4Socket fortrigger handle,wriststrap,monopodor

SOME WORDS OF ADVICE BEFORE SHOOTINGCONTENTSHold your camerastraightandfirm.If you follow a moving object, steadythe camera against something; film sl

FOREWORDYou are now the lucky owner of a distinguished camera. The name Paillard-Bolexis known throughout the world as a hallmark of technical perfect

THE PAILLARD- BOLEX 18-5 PROJECTOROnce you have finished shooting, youwill be anxious to screen the fil m.Handle it carefully - it is valuable. Tobe s

!,I({'Your 'Camera has been delivered equipped with:1 empty take-up spool1 rewind hand crank1 sunshade1 lens cap1 rubber eyepiece2 removable

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FOREWORDYou are now the lucky owner of a distinguished camera. The name Paillard-Bolexis known throughout the world as a hallmark of technical perfect

SOME WORDS OF ADVICE BEFORE SHOOTINGCONTENTSHold your camerastraightandfirm.If you follow a moving object, steadythe camera against something; film sl

GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERARewindinghand-cranklodgingExposureindex dialRelease selectorFilming speedsetting4Socket fortrigger handle,wriststrap,monopodor

~28UPKEEPCAMERADo not, in any circumstances, take the camera mechanismapart. Should you do so, you lose any rights under the manu-facturer's guar

HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR CAMERA IN A HURRYRead these instructions carefully and you will discover that the Bolex Zoom Reflex P1 isa first-rate camera wi

b) FADE-OUTA fade-out is a gradual darkening of the shot until it hasdisappeared completely. To produce a fade-out, thesame procedure as for a fade-in