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by remy cohen
Wed May 11, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: Cameras
Topic: Bolex 160 Manual Exposure Mod fear
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Bolex 160 Manual Exposure Mod fear

I want to convert mine for manual exposure. i have seen the mitch perkins threads. all of the ones i was able to find just give a verbal description on how to do this. i have never opened a camera so it seems very intimidating to me. does anyone know if there's someone out there that performed this ...
by remy cohen
Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: What Stock?
Replies: 4
Views: 3046

Re: What Stock?

I thought it did up to ASA 160. I found this on another forum. So if the Bolex does ASA 160 unmodified and so does the Nizo mentioned below. Why couldn't the Bolex expose the new 200D film like the Nizo?

Exposing Ektachrome 100D, Kodak 50D and Fuji Velvia 100 need not be a problem anyway with the ...
by remy cohen
Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: What Stock?
Replies: 4
Views: 3046

What Stock?

What modern and readily available Super 8 film stock can I use in a Bolex 160 without modifications? Noticed on their website that Bolex can make it compatible with 100D if you get it refurbished through their factory service which I've heard is expensive but good. Now that the 100D is discontinued ...