The Bolex 18-5 Movie Projector Short Demo!

[@serenissimarespublicavenet3945]

My grandma bought one of these second-hand in '67 after a lesser-quality but more modern projector had broken after only two years of use. The Bolex still works to this day and I sometimes use it with my grandma to watch old videos shot by her back in the sixties. Swiss engineering is really on a whole other level!

[@BradGerrard]

Very good demonstration, I prefer manual. I love the engineering, something that it not throw away, like today's very expensive stuff.

[@johnrflinn]

Just bought a used Bolex 18-5 Projector. However, for some reason the bottom loop disappears quickly when in forward mode and the top loop disappears when in reverse mode. There is no stabilized image whatsoever. What gives?

[@frankwyatt8372]

Hi. Enjoyed Your video. Why did you not show it projecting pictures to show which position switch had to be on? THANK YOU!

[@seavisualproduccionaudiovisual]

Hi Shane, Do you think is a good projector to buy? I really love it, it's so beautiful. I know it doesn't play sound. I found a good one for 60€. Thanks.

[@shaneteacman]

Hello! I would say if your primarily using Standard 8mm film then the Bolex 18-5 is a good choice. I occasionally shoot Super 8mm film and have shot Standard 8 in the past. I have found for my use a good dual 8mm projector is the best choice. A dual 8 will show both formats. My personal choice is the Honeywell Elmo FP8-C . I have also fitted that projector with a Bolex Hi-Fi lens similar to the bolex in my review here. Click this link to see the Elmo in action. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3abqaKVo7eshpI However as I mentioned if Standard 8mm is your choice then it's hard to beat a good working 18-5. These machines are well built like a swiss watch!

[@renamedia9120]

I have same projector as shown in the video fresh piece made in switzerland my grand pa brought that a long time ago

[@nickylarson5769]

Hello and thank you for the video! Do you know the ‘technical’ name for the reel that sits at the back of the projector?

[@shaneteacman]

That would be the Bolex take-up reel.

[@nickylarson5769]

shaneteacman thank you :)

[@s.w.2779]

You forgot to turn the main switch to 5, the projector has the unique slow-motion feature at 5 frames per second, flickerfree.

[@recordealer1]

Im trying to figure how to open the door to change the bulb if you can help thanks

[@shaneteacman]

Steve on the lamp housing cover there is a little black plastic turn knob. Twist that counter clock wise and the cover will lossen. Then just slide it off. You will then have access to the lamp.

[@lorenzovitoannicchiaricodi6641]

Como puedo conseguir repuesto transformador de este proyector

[@mrjason9382]

Nice

[@mrjason9382]

Just got

[@ralphedelbach]

If you are demonstrating this projector, why wouldn't you show how to thread it??? Makes no sense at all to just show how to rotate the switch and make some inane comments. POOR!