Bolex Paillard C8 Manuel D'Instructions
Frame-by-frame shots
The exposure time is approximately:
1/17th second when the speed control is set to 8 frames per
second
1/25th second in all other positions.
second
1/25th second in all other positions.
Viewfinder
The built-in viewfinder is used for framing the scene to be shot. The focal
length corresponding to the field to which the viewfinder is set is indicated by
the number of the scale which appears opposite the fixed marker line. The
viewfinder is continuously adjustable to match the field covered
by lenses of focal length 1/2”, 1” and 1 1/2” (12.5, 25 and 36 mm). A field
corresponding to that of a 1/4” (6.5 mm) or 1/5” (5.5” mm) can be obtained
by slipping a wide-angle attachment onto the front of the view-finder.
length corresponding to the field to which the viewfinder is set is indicated by
the number of the scale which appears opposite the fixed marker line. The
viewfinder is continuously adjustable to match the field covered
by lenses of focal length 1/2”, 1” and 1 1/2” (12.5, 25 and 36 mm). A field
corresponding to that of a 1/4” (6.5 mm) or 1/5” (5.5” mm) can be obtained
by slipping a wide-angle attachment onto the front of the view-finder.
In order to adopt the viewfinder to suit: the eyesight of movie-makers who
have to wear glasses, the eyepiece of the C 8's view-finder can be replaced
by a special eyepiece comprising a lens of the appropriate power. Inquiries
about filling such an eyepiece should be made to the Bolex general agent
through the usual dealer, at the same time specifying the strength required in
diopters.
have to wear glasses, the eyepiece of the C 8's view-finder can be replaced
by a special eyepiece comprising a lens of the appropriate power. Inquiries
about filling such an eyepiece should be made to the Bolex general agent
through the usual dealer, at the same time specifying the strength required in
diopters.
Parallax correction
No parallax correction is needed at distances between 5 ft. and infinity. To obtain
accurate framing at closer distances, one of the sets of corrector prisms (supplied
separately as accessories) should be used (see p. 20).
The prism mount is held fast in the front grooves of the viewfinder by a catch,
which must be lowered in order to remove the prism.
accurate framing at closer distances, one of the sets of corrector prisms (supplied
separately as accessories) should be used (see p. 20).
The prism mount is held fast in the front grooves of the viewfinder by a catch,
which must be lowered in order to remove the prism.
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