Paillard Bolex promo film 1950

An 8mm promo film by Paillard Bolex dating from the early fifties (or before) for their titler with French titles.
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[@GSchmitable]

Discovered the Bolex B8L camera and purchased on ebay. Discovered it is a high quality, beautiful build film camera no bigger in size than a modern DSLR. Didn't know these things existed and fascinated by the antiquated technology. I will be trying some 8mm movie film through this camera which can be purchased through specialty film suppliers.

[@antonraumos6454]

Awesome, wonderful film

[@jvh1897]

This is so special

[@swingparty]

I have one of these and all the accessories,It is really fun to work with. There are endless possibilities.Film is much better than video.

[@BADBIKERBENNY]

Evan Morgan where can I buy all those accessories?

[@MiltonBuitrago1977]

Justo tengo esa máquina en mis manos... Que suerte!!!

[@nitten13]

So charming! Love the retro graphics.

[@nallo69]

La musique est formidable!

[@kinimatographos1]

film really has a unique soulful look

[@jocknarn3225]

Thx 4 posting this period film .. Mid-century "hi-tech", huh?! Wonderful .. & superb Goodman/Shaw clarinet jazz soundtrack😊 .. sold my B8 with its visi-focus Switar lenses but kept a nice 1962 H8RX. 99% sure it was Pop's who lent it to Uncle & neglected to retrieve it (not wanting to "make waves" as he'd put it). Returned 2 me after being lent early-mid 60s, tho' I don't remember this camera. Had it😂 CLA'd & a weird Som Berthiot prime replaced with the full Switar RX set. Found a Som Berthiot Pan Cinor 40RX zoom which'll probably see more use than primes. Recently viewed "Beyond the Bolex" biopic made by Jacques Bolsey's grt grand daughter.

[@petepictures]

Nostalgia

[@no.6123]

Thanks for posting this,....though now I fear I may be looking out for the apparatus on ebay for a very long time ! :)

[@dariogambi]

touching. Hopefully I can find that device !

[@hansvanmunster8018]

Leuk om zo'n promotiefilmpje uit "de fifties" weer terug te zien. En het formaat van die Paillard Bolex was wel even iets ander dan de huidige videocameraatjes...

[@michaelijsbrand]

Ja, en zelf afstand instellen, diaphragma bepalen, veerwerk opwinden, filters, voorzetlensen etc. nog daargelaten laten ontwikkelen etc.

[@I967]

Amazing apparatus. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

Love it

[@darkcustomxxx7252]

So cool. All it needed was Jacques Tati....!

[@johnyanzhen]

Hope they still avilable online......

[@McAllisterDiego]

muy bueno!!!increible ....bravo bravo!!!...hermozo belo belo beautiful hermoso lindo......que beleza

[@yandan8]

It's amazing how far we've come.

[@cosminmoldovan3526]

Bought a perfectly working c8.I'll look for some 8mm film and try it out 😁

[@SIRafiq]

Thanks for sharing, very nice film!

[@MrShobar]

(nice looking gal, too)

[@31113sw]

Thank you for your sharing!

[@AnaloguePhoto]

Wow! Makes you want one... at the very least : - )

[@Felatelist]

Such patience! You'd need a roomful of equipment for even a short movie. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisgavin]

Love this!

[@MrShobar]

The Bolex was a beautiful piece of workmanship. Many thanks. BTW, I never saw her use an exposure meter to judge correct exposure.

[@anga3333]

Ok I’m obsessed with her white dress an Icon ❤️

[@2mikelim]

I didn't know the days of wine and roses was extant in 1950. Always thought that it was composed in early 60's. Is that Paul desmond on sax?

[@oldradios09]

I’m little more interested in their 16mm gear, But their 8mm gear don’t look bad to collect either! I just hope their super-8 gear isn’t prone to motors dying like many other battery op cameras.

[@dutch2865]

What model Bolex is that? Looks like a late fifties to early sixties model B8L or later.

[@sov2545]

@michaelrogge where did you get this footage? do you have a complete reference? I'm working on Bolex's promotional films.

[@patricksudbury]

Bon! Bon! Très bon. Je peut parler Français mais la partie quand le texte disait -Le disque tourne. Écoutez-le, j'était un peut confusé parce qu'on devrai voir la photographe!

[@sinchanchetha2801]

🎥📷📽💗

[@elevatordailies]

I wonder if those title card units are available. Looks time consuming but fun as well. I would rather do it bu hand then by computer when possible.

[@keithdot4238]

This is to sick. Makes me want to buy one and learn how to use it! Think I am ha.

[@katacasis-9477]

what roll film can i use now for this camera? a double 8mm (standard) ? do this work ? www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/792416-REG/Foma_411802_FOMAPAN_R100_B_W_Reversal.html

[@TucsonAnalogWorkshop]

No, you need "Standard 8" for that camera: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/927375-REG/foma_411801_fomapan_r100_2x_standard.html

[@Vahmrick60]

Actually, I think that's late 50s. That camera, the 8L came out in 1958.

[@michaelijsbrand]

My information is that it came out in 1947

[@rcraigbateman]

Can an old Bolex shoot in color is this just a matter of choosing film? great post!

[@michaelijsbrand]

Oh, yes, it can and could, although after WW2 lenses had a special anti-reflection coating.

[@rcraigbateman]

Oh I see now.. Thanks! I'm into Classic Surf films.. such as The Endless summer.. and I believe they used these types for location. Just crank and shoot.. ha