Bolex cameras in the H8 non-reflex series: H-8, H-8 Leader, H-8 Standard, H-8 Deluxe, H-8 T and H-8 S.

The H-8 REX was the first 8mm reflex camera manufactured by Bolex. It featured through-the-lens viewing with a magnified groundglass image of 20x that allowed for extremely accurate focusing.

OUTER CASE: Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated. FILM CAPACITY: 100ft (30m), 50ft (15m) and 25ft daylight loading spools of double run 8mm film. When a roll runs through the …

Jul 14, 2023 · Yes H8 cameras are basically the same as H16s in terms of build quality and stability. Later reflex models in both gauges have better viewfinders, and the dedicated H8 RX lenses are extremely good, but there are plenty of nice D mount lenses for a non-reflex H8, like the little Switars.

H8 8mm Camera from 1957. Serial Number 130977. Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated. Film Capacity: 100ft (30m), 50ft (15m) and 25ft daylight loading spools of double run 8mm film. When a roll runs through the camera, only half the width of film is exposed.

Michael Raso gives a comprehensive overview of his Bolex H8 8mm movie camera.00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:43 - 8mm vs 16mm Bolex00:01:37 - Notes About Reflex...

Rotating turret with folding lever; Accommodates three interchangeable H8 RX type C-mount lenses; Built-in turret lock lever. Viewfinder: 10x magnification; Reflex viewing with semi-reflecting prism system; Groundglass focusing; Adjustable to eyesight.

Apr 5, 2007 · the bolex H8 can be convterted to double super8 giving you the same framesize as super8 in your H8. this is when the H8 really shines.

Oct 22, 2013 · Introduced in 1962 and designed for the H-8 REX. It offered a 5:1 zoom range from 8mm to 40mm, with a maximum aperture of f/1.9. You can mount the Octameter viewfinder to the film door. This does come in handy since the reflex viewfinder can be very dim and hard to see through. Thanks, guys.

OUTER CASE: Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated. FILM CAPACITY: 100ft (30m), 50ft (15m) and 25ft daylight loading spools of double run 8mm film. When a roll runs through the …