| Lens | Bolex Hi-Fi f/1.3 15mm, Bolex Hi-Fi f/1.3 20mm & Bolex Hi-Fi f/1.3 12.5-25mm |
|---|---|
| Running speed(s) | 5 & 18fps |
| Format(s) | Standard 8 |
| Reel Capacity | 400ft (120m) |
| Lamp | 8v 50w A1/17 (CXR) |
| Reverse Projection | Yes, 18fps only |
| Automatic Threading | Yes |
| Sound | Silent |
| Power source | Mains: 110-240V AC, 50HZ or 110-125V AC, 60HZ |
| Year of production | 1963 – 1966 |
| Additional Information | Has glow in the dark buttons |
The Bolex 18-5 automatic user manual is available free from the downloads page.
Comments
Paul Mason
June 7, 2011 at 4:01 pm
This is an extremely nice, compact projector. The 18-5 was originally introduced in 1961 as a manually threaded machine with a red control switch. The 18-5 Automatic replaced the 18-5 in 1963 and featured automatic threading by film guides added around the top and bottom sprockets and a luminous white control switch. The projector was still available for a while after the Super 8 only 18-5 Super model was introduced in 1966.