Bolex 16 and 8 mm Filmmakers, from the 60s. Good Condition and Working

Great couple of motion picture cameras made in Switzerland in 1963. The set is composed of two wonderful pieces: a Bolex H16 Rex 2 reflex motion picture camera for 16 mm film, and a Bolex P1 Zoom Reflex camera for 8 mm film. With serial numbers 205996 and 2778272 each, the cameras are in wonderful condition and boast an almost impeccable condition, as if they had just left the factory. This feature is enhanced by their great working order: they can both be used to shoot films with a high level of performance, being first quality items.The company that made these cameras was called Bolex Paillard, though nowadays has changed its name to Bolex International SA. It manufactured motion picture cameras and lenses in 8 mm, super 8 mm, 16 mm and super 16 mm formats. The firm was founded in 1927 by Jacques Bogopolsky (a.k.a.Bolsey or Bolsky, the name Bolex being derived from this name) and their products were especially relevant for early television news and nature films.The Bolex H16 Rex 2 is an icon of film productionThis camera mounts three lenses of different sizes. The body is made of metal with parts covered by black real leather and a handle of the same material. It has a plate with the name of the model and the serial number. On the other hand, the Bolex P1 Zoom Reflex includes a built-in SOM Berthiot Pan Cinor f/1.9 zoom lens with a focal length range from 8mm to 40mm. The model also offers a reflex viewing system and a needle exposure meter in the viewfinder. The eyepiece is adjustable to the users eyesight and includes a removable eyecup.These Bolex motion picture cameras show off a great quality, high precision and historic relevance. They are both pieces that any lover of cinema and vintage cameras will long to own.Great couple of motion picture cameras made in Switzerland in 1963. The set is composed of two wonderful pieces: a Bolex H16 Rex 2 reflex motion picture camera for 16 mm film, and a Bolex P1 Zoom Reflex camera for 8 mm film. With serial numbers 205996 and 2778272 each, the cameras are in wonderful condition and boast an almost impeccable condition, as if they had just left the factory. This feature is enhanced by their great working order: they can both be used to shoot films with a high level of performance, being first quality items.The company that made these cameras was called Bolex Paillard, though nowadays has changed its name to Bolex International SA. It manufactured motion picture cameras and lenses in 8 mm, super 8 mm, 16 mm and super 16 mm formats. The firm was founded in 1927 by Jacques Bogopolsky (a.k.a.Bolsey or Bolsky, the name Bolex being derived from this name) and their products were especially relevant for early television news and nature films.The Bolex H16 Rex 2 is an icon of film productionThis camera mounts three lenses of different sizes. The body is made of metal with parts covered by black real leather and a handle of the same material. It has a plate with the name of the model and the serial number. On the other hand, the Bolex P1 Zoom Reflex includes a built-in SOM Berthiot Pan Cinor f/1.9 zoom lens with a focal length range from 8mm to 40mm. The model also offers a reflex viewing system and a needle exposure meter in the viewfinder. The eyepiece is adjustable to the users eyesight and includes a removable eyecup.These Bolex motion picture cameras show off a great quality, high precision and historic relevance. They are both pieces that any lover of cinema and vintage cameras will long to own.