From: 40 Frames (email suppressed)
Date: Wed Mar 04 2009 - 17:33:02 PST
On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Robert Schaller <email suppressed>wrote:
> I am considering getting a super 16 Bolex, and thought I'd solicit some
> thoughts.
>
> 1. What opinion is there out there generally on the merits of a S16 Bolex
> (NOT opinions on the S16 format, please! Unless, of course, they're
> really,
> really clever)?
Convert and SBM or EL, but don't bother with other cameras, as the
aforementioned
cameras can be switchable.
>
>
> 2. Thoughts on people or companies that do the conversion? I have been
> considering Guy Bodart at CAMERASPRO.
Jakko! JK Camera, SF Bay Area.
>
>
> 3. Lenses: what is a good Bayonet mount zoom that will cover S16? Is
> there
> such a thing? Can a Switar or Angenieux be used or modified?
Most Switar RX primes cover s16 - 10, 26, 75.
--Alain
>
>
> 4. Does anyone out there have such a one?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Robert Schaller
>
> Oh, and while I'm at it, I might as well ask if anyone has an optical
> printer for sale...
>
>
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