| Lens | Vario-Eupronet 17-30 mm f/1.6 |
|---|---|
| Running speed(s) | 3, 6, 9, 12 & 18fps + single frame |
| Format(s) | Super 8 & Standard 8 |
| Reel Capacity | 400ft (120m) |
| Lamp | 12v 100w A1/231 (EFP) some versions have 12v 75w A1/230 (EFN) |
| Reverse Projection | Yes |
| Automatic Threading | Yes |
| Sound | Silent |
| Made in | Austria |
This projector is quite popular, especially with people who want to make a D.I.Y. telecine machines.
| Lens | Vario-Eupronet 15-27mm f/1.6 |
|---|---|
| Running speed(s) | 9 & 18fps |
| Format(s) | Standard 8 & Super 8 |
| Reel Capacity | 400ft (120m) |
| Lamp | 8v 50w A1/17 (CXR) |
| Reverse Projection | Yes |
| Automatic Threading | Yes |
| Sound | Silent |
| Power source | 110-250V AC, 50/60HZ |
| Lens | 2″ f/1.5 |
|---|---|
| Running speed(s) | 16 or 24 f.p.s. |
| Format(s) | 16mm |
| Reel Capacity | 2000 ft (600 m) |
| Lamp | 115v 750w |
| Automatic Threading | Believed not |
| Sound | Yes |
| Power source | Mains. 110-120 A.C. & 200-250 A.C. |
| Year of production | Approx. 1956 |
| Original Price | Price in 1956 was £247 |
| Additional Information | Has a 30w amplifier. Adjustable 2/4 blade shutter. |
| Lens | Early Models: 20mm f/1.6 Later models: 15mm f/1.3 Hi-Fi 20mm f/1.3 Hi-Fi (standard) 25mm f/1.3 Hi-Fi 33mm f/1.6 (available as an accessory) |
|---|---|
| Running speed(s) | Variable, approx. 12-24 f.p.s. |
| Format(s) | Standard 8 |
| Reel Capacity | 400ft |
| Lamp | 110v 500w A1/7 (CZX) |
| Sound | Silent. A sound attachment was available for syncing the projector to a 1/4" tape player. |
| Power source | Mains. 110-120v, 50-60Hz (M8), 110-250v, 50-60Hz AC or DC (M8R) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12″ x 6″ x 13″ |
| Year of production | 1949 – 1960 |
The Bolex M8 & M8R are both very well made projectors and are amongst the best Standard 8 projectors ever made. They do however use quite expensive lamps and make quite a bit of noise when running (sounds a little bit like a hair dryer).
The early Bolex M8s have a textured olive green finish, while later models have a smooth grey/silver finish. Some of the later models also have a stroboscope which allows you to set the running speed to exactly 18fps. On both the Bolex M8 & M8R if the projector is running too slowly the motor will stop and start every few seconds to warn you to increase the speed.
Bolex is still in business and I believe that they can still service these projectors.
| 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.