VTG 1950s Bolex Paillard M8 Movie Projector With the Case.
Made in Switzerland.
Tested and appear to work, except there is no bulb, all the wheels turn but there are no light. These are quite rugged machines and I believe it will work if the bulb is inserted.
Amazing protector. Appears to have been only lightly use, if at all. Super clean and shiny! Comes with original case and manual and power cord.
BOLEX M - 8 - 8mm Projector 1950
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 13"(33cm) x 6"(15cm) x 12"(30cm) (arm retracted, without reels)
WEIGHT: 12 lbs (5.5kg) (17 1/2 lbs (8kg) with carrying case and accessories).
CONSTRUCTION: Cast aluminum and steel. Painted with olive enamel finish on early models; Grey/silver finish on later models.
REEL CAPACITY: Reel arms accommodate 400 ft (122m)reels. Upper reel arm folds downward and locks for storage; Serves as a carrying handle.
THREADING: Rapid snap threading attaches film to sprockets; Lens assembly pivots outward for easy loading and unloading. Automatic loop former maintains the bottom loop even on damaged film.
POWER: Runs on 110-250v, 50-60 cycle AC or DC power supply.
LAMP: 110v-250v 500 watt prefocus bulb. Modern replacement: CZX bulb.
LENS: Interchangeable lenses; Usually supplied with a Kern 20mm f/1.6. Later models were supplied with a Kern 20mm f/1.3 lens.
VARIABLE SPEED: 16 frames per second; adjustable for slower or faster speed. Motor or manual rewind. An audible warning device signals if the projection rate drops below safe limit.
OTHER FEATURES: Direct drive motor operates the take-up reel; Forced draft ventilation and cooling; Framing knob adjusts the claw for vertical alignment in the gate; Front legs can be adjusted individually for height; An outlet on the rear of the projector can be used for plugging in a table lamp; Lamp housing door allows easy access to the projection lamp; Accessory carrying cases.
Notes and Comments
The Bolex M-8 projector was designed to run off a mains power supply of 110-125 Volts, but this model have a voltage selection of 110-250Volts.
The earliest M-8 projectors were olive colored, with a slightly textured finish, and featured the Paillard over Bolex logo with black control knobs. In 1956, the style was redesigned with a two tone grey and silver finish, with a smoother surface and red control knobs. Most of the late models have the Bolex over Paillard logo.
According to the serial number, this is a 1949/1950 model.
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