Sound speed on bolex super8

Post by **roxics** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 1:15 pm

Hi everyone

I have a Bolex 551 XL that was purchased on Jan 15th 1978 (or so it says on the serial number sheet). I got this camera at a great price ($5 bucks at a flea market) and have so far tested it with one roll of Tri X. Came out alright though I didn't care for the film stock too much.

However the camera has a knob for 1 and 18fps. But it is a sound camera and I was under the impression that all sound recording is done at 24fps in super 8 like 16mm. So I was curious if the speed gets bumped up to 24fps when the sound system button (#43 on picture) gets pushed in? Or is it just different with differnet camera's?

I'd like it to shoot 24fps. So if this does it I'll find a way to keep the button pushed in.

Also has anyone else shot with this camera who can supply an opinion on it?

YouTube · Post by **Andreas Wideroe** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 1:26 pm

Hey, wanna share the manual with us? If you could scan a copy and put it in a zip file you can either upload it to (user: anonymous/pass:youremail@you.com) ftp.filmshooting.com -> upload/manuals or email it to me and I'll make sure it gets out to the public.

Would be great!

Btw. I think super8 records (atleast can record) sound at 18fps.