David,
Douglas Palmer d...@filmisfine.co is a leading proponent and
practitioner of the Ultra16 format based in the UK. He has converted
Bolex 16mm cameras and a Bolex 16mm projector, e.g.
http://filmisfine.co/bolex-ultra-16-camera-sprocket/
http://filmisfine.co/an-ultra-16-projector/
Back to celluloid now after my brief foray into the digital world. Does anyone
have recommendations for where to get a Bolex converted to super 16? Also,
I’ve got both an SBM and a REX 4—is there any reason to convert one rather than
the other? Also (finally) how do I know (in advance) if my
Your 10mm Switar probably won’t cover — and to me the 10mm Switar is the best
reason to use a Bolex.
http://www.bolexusa.com/index.html
Dieter at ProCam does good work.
So does Les Bosher in the UK:
l...@lesbosher.co.uk
Of course, you can probably find a good S16 Aaton or Arri SR conversion
Contact Jean-Louis Seguin in Montreal for the Super 16 conversion,
i.e. bolext...@gmail.com. Yes. The Bolex Bayonet mount is more
robust. Start researching the image circle of your lenses. Remember
the lens mount will have to be offset for the Super 16 format.
Jean-Louis can also collimate
they're maybe only
economical if you're based in the uk because of camera postage
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:25:09 -0400
From: nkov...@gmail.com
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Bolex 16/super 16 conversion
Contact Jean-Louis Seguin in Montreal for the Super 16
Does anyone have experience with, comments on Ultra 16mm which creates
wide-screen 16 by widening the gate to expose between the top and bottom of the
sprocket holes, thus:
1. The mount does not need to be recentered.
2. Pretty much any 16mm lens should cover.
3. The footage can be used as
