Bolex 16mm projector Model 18-5
Projector
Bolex 16mm projector Model 18-5
1966
Metal, plastic and glass
Overall: 9 × 6 3/4 × 10 1/4 in., 15.4 lb. (22.9 × 17.1 × 26 cm, 7 kg)
Gift of Marion Faller, 2012
2012.0567.0015
DescriptionSilver, vaulted, 8mm, electrically powered, motion picture projector with f/1.3 anamorphic projection lens, framing knob, variable shutter, heat shield, film trimmer, variable speed dial, reverse control, automatic threading device, reel support arms, tilt and leveling knob. The projector accepts dual 400 foot reels.
Inscriptions Printed in silver on product label on right side of projector: BOLEX 18-5 Bolex paillard / Printed in silver on product label on right side of projector: BOLEX 18-5 Bolex paillard MADE IN SWITZERLAND / Printed in black, red and silver on right side of projector: O, M, 18, 5, 0, R, R / Printed in silver on voltage meter on right side of projector: 60, 117, V / Engraved in silver on lens on front of projector: PAILLARD-BOLEX Hi-Fi R, 1:1.3, f=25mm, SWITZERLAND / Printed in silver on black label on back of projector: PAILLARD S.A. SAINTE-CROIX SWITZERLAND Bolex paillard TYPE 18-5, 8V, 50W, 60W, 70W MAX., 130VA 60c. / Engraved in silver on bottom of projector: 2 123 480 / Printed in black on bottom of projector: Ned. Octrooï. No. 72137, U.S.A. Pat. No. 2535334, 33135156, 3135157, U.S.A. Pat. Des. 190206, GR. BRIT. No. 673065, 916449, 953660, Rd No. 40296, CANADA Etrë, CANADA No. 685331, 694679, AUS. Pat. No. 246549, 251957, PATENTS APPLIED FOR
