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,I ( {' ! THIS With Pail/ard-Bolex equipment you also buy the service that lies behind the product, for Pail/ard is backed by a world-wide organisation that can offer expert service facilities almost everywhere. The Paillard-Bolex Authorised Dealer plaque is a signpost to better service. tt can only be obtained after long years of experience in both the amateur and professional fields - and it matches in all ways the excellence of the products themselves.
7 I. THE PAILLARD- BOLEX 18-5 PROJECTOR Once you have finished shooting, you will be anxious to screen the fil m. Handle it carefully - it is valuable. To be sure of avoiding mishaps, choose a projector which is of the same high quality and as accurate as your camera. The Paillard-Bolex 18-5 Projector is the ideal partner for your camera. this formula stands for outstanding performances in filming as well as in screening. The slow speed of 5 f.p.s. and the normal speed of 18 f.p.s.
EXPOSURE FOREWORD TIMES ',' You are now the lucky owner of a distinguished camera. The name Paillard-Bolex is known throughout the world as a hallmark of technical perfection and precision craftsmanship, and that is Swiss watch precision. Filming Speed Your Bolex Zoom Reflex P1 ranks among the most versatile cameras on the market today. Easy and pleasant to handle, it is equipped with all the latest tech nical perfections.
SOME WORDS OF ADVICE BEFORE SHOOTING Hold your camera straight and firm. If you follow a moving object, steady the camera against something; film slowly and smoothly. Use the Bolex trigger handle and in some cases a monopod or a tripod. A tripod is recommended for focal lengths greater than 25 mm. Remember that it is the movement of the subject that will make your film look alive and interesting. Change your shooting angle frequently. Remember that close-ups produce the best effects.
GET TO KNOW YOUR LENS, CAMERA " Exposure index dial Release selector FILTERS, CLOSE-UP LENS The outer surfaces of the lens, filters and close-up lens should be kept absolutely clean. For cleaning them use the special soft tissuepaper sold in photo stores. Lenses should not be constantly rubbed, as this might damage the anti-reflex coating. Always put the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use.
UPKEEP .\ Diaphragm CAMERA Sunshade Focusing ring Do not, in any circumstances, take the camera mechanism apart. Should you do so, you lose any rights under the manufacturer's guarantee. The interior of the camera must be kept absolutely scale Adjustment ring of the viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyepiece clean. A certain amount of gelatine and dust may sometimes be left in the gate and on the pressure-pad after a length of unexposed film has been run through.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND To produce YOUR CAMERA IN A HURRY Read these instructions carefully and you will discover that the Bolex Zoom Reflex P1 is a first-rate camera with which you can do wonders, even if you are not a professional cameraman. But let us imagine, just for a moment, that you have a normal color film in your pocket and that you want to tryout your marvellous new camera: 1. First adjust the eyepiece to your vision (p.
b) FADE-OUT A fade-out is a gradual darkening of the shot until it has disappeared completely. To produce a fade-out, the same procedure as for a fade-in is carried out in reverse. Start with the shutter lever in a horizontal position (symbol Ll opposite the notch) and then move it slowly up until the camera stops. N. B. - Fade out + Fade.in = Transitional Fade c) LAP DISSOLVE THE FILM Engage the small hand crank in its lodging (see illustration page 4), and turn clockwise.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR USE OF THE VARIABLE CAMERA Before loading your camera, tryout the important controls without film: winding, release selector, filming speeds, exposure index dial, focal lengths control lever, variable shutter, rewinding, release. Familiarize yourself with your camera in order to avoid wasting film. While it is not difficult to operate the camera, a certain amount of experience is necessarily required for good results.
VARIABLE HI SHUTTER open half-closed Your camera is equipped with a variable shutter. By reducing the opening angle, the film exposure time is reduced proportionately without changing the filming speed. The control lever can be moved while filming, or it can be set in one of the positions shown on illustration opposite. The shutter can be locked in the open and half-closed positions by pushing the grooved slide (a on illustration opposite) in the direction of the arrow.
Before closing the camera door, press the release for' a fraction that film is running correctly. of a second to check OPTICAL Now close the door and lock it by turning the semicircular ring to F. Push the ring back so that the single point mark is uncovered to indicate that the film is on its first 25 ft. run. SUNSHADE N. B. When the first half of your double-run over in order to expose the other half. film has been exposed, ACCESSORIES The sunshade supplied with the camera must always be used.
HOW TO INVERT YOUR FILM An audible end-of-film signal indicates that the full length of the film has now been exposed (the indicator shows 25 ft.). The spool should now be turned over to expose the other ·half of the film. J SPLIT·FIELD RANGEFINDER The rangefinder of your viewfinder takes the form of a fine diagonal line dividing the whole image into two equal parts. To find the correct focus you must first set the focal length of the lens at 40 mm.
FILMING THE SPEEDS The speed control dial has seven settings 24, 32, 48 and 64 frames per second. 12, 16, 18, The usual filming speed nowadays is 18 frames per second. It replaces 16 f.p.s. as the international standard for filming as well as for screening. Movements are thereby reproduced smoother and if a magnetic sound track is to be added to the film, the sound will be purer and clearer. When the film is projected at normal speed, films shot at a slower speed (12 f.p.s.
Zoom in and zoom out - Without shifting the camera, turn the zoom lever carefully, slowly and smoothly so as to create the effect of moving towards your subject or away from it. On the projection screen the subject will get steadily bigger or smaller. The effect is called zoom in if the camera appears to be approaching the subject, and zoom out in the opposite case.
SETTING THE DIAPHRAGM Setting the diaphragm of your Bolex Zoom Reflex P 1 is as easy as it is accurate. , This is how you should ! WHAT 11 \12113\14115116117118119120 10 12 16 20 25 32 40 50 64 80 21 1221231241251261271 100 125 160 200 250 320 ,\ 8, 13, 25 AND 40 CORRESPOND TO? 8mm The focal length of a wide-angle lens - for long shots or when it is difficult to stand back from the subject (buildings, interiors, etc.). Gives heightened perspective. 13 mm The focal length mal perspective.
THE LENS I 1. Your camera offers you the advantage of a built-in optical system, consisting of a SO;M Berthiot Pan Cinor with a focal length that can be continuously varied from 8 mmto 40'mm, In other words, you can select any focal length, from that of a wide-angle lens (8 mm) that of a telephoto lens (25 mm to 40 rnm).
For a pan (panoramic) whole take. shot adjust the diaphragm For zoom effects (see pp. 19-20) set the diaphragm 13 mm focal length setting as you adjust the diaphragm. to an average setting fO/.{ for the whole take, usin the J\ If for any reason, you are filming with the shutter half closed (see p. 24) open the diaphragm one stop or set the ASA rating against twice as fast a filming ftpeed as that being used. FOR SINGLE FRAME EXPOSURE set the exposure meter so that12f.p.s.
For a pan (panoramic) whole take. shot adjust the diaphragm For zoom effects (see pp. 19-20) set the diaphragm 13 mm focal length setting as you adjust the diaphragm. to an average setting fO/.{ for the whole take, usin the J\ If for any reason, you are filming with the shutter half closed (see p. 24) open the diaphragm one stop or set the ASA rating against twice as fast a filming ftpeed as that being used. FOR SINGLE FRAME EXPOSURE set the exposure meter so that12f.p.s.
THE LENS I 1. Your camera offers you the advantage of a built-in optical system, consisting of a SO;M Berthiot Pan Cinor with a focal length that can be continuously varied from 8 mmto 40'mm, In other words, you can select any focal length, from that of a wide-angle lens (8 mm) that of a telephoto lens (25 mm to 40 rnm).
SETTING THE DIAPHRAGM Setting the diaphragm of your Bolex Zoom Reflex P 1 is as easy as it is accurate. , This is how you should ! WHAT 11 \12113\14115116117118119120 10 12 16 20 25 32 40 50 64 80 21 1221231241251261271 100 125 160 200 250 320 ,\ 8, 13, 25 AND 40 CORRESPOND TO? 8mm The focal length of a wide-angle lens - for long shots or when it is difficult to stand back from the subject (buildings, interiors, etc.). Gives heightened perspective. 13 mm The focal length mal perspective.
Zoom in and zoom out - Without shifting the camera, turn the zoom lever carefully, slowly and smoothly so as to create the effect of moving towards your subject or away from it. On the projection screen the subject will get steadily bigger or smaller. The effect is called zoom in if the camera appears to be approaching the subject, and zoom out in the opposite case.
FILMING THE SPEEDS The speed control dial has seven settings 24, 32, 48 and 64 frames per second. 12, 16, 18, The usual filming speed nowadays is 18 frames per second. It replaces 16 f.p.s. as the international standard for filming as well as for screening. Movements are thereby reproduced smoother and if a magnetic sound track is to be added to the film, the sound will be purer and clearer. When the film is projected at normal speed, films shot at a slower speed (12 f.p.s.
HOW TO INVERT YOUR FILM An audible end-of-film signal indicates that the full length of the film has now been exposed (the indicator shows 25 ft.). The spool should now be turned over to expose the other ·half of the film. J SPLIT·FIELD RANGEFINDER The rangefinder of your viewfinder takes the form of a fine diagonal line dividing the whole image into two equal parts. To find the correct focus you must first set the focal length of the lens at 40 mm.
Before closing the camera door, press the release for' a fraction that film is running correctly. of a second to check OPTICAL Now close the door and lock it by turning the semicircular ring to F. Push the ring back so that the single point mark is uncovered to indicate that the film is on its first 25 ft. run. SUNSHADE N. B. When the first half of your double-run over in order to expose the other half. film has been exposed, ACCESSORIES The sunshade supplied with the camera must always be used.
VARIABLE HI SHUTTER open half-closed Your camera is equipped with a variable shutter. By reducing the opening angle, the film exposure time is reduced proportionately without changing the filming speed. The control lever can be moved while filming, or it can be set in one of the positions shown on illustration opposite. The shutter can be locked in the open and half-closed positions by pushing the grooved slide (a on illustration opposite) in the direction of the arrow.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR USE OF THE VARIABLE CAMERA Before loading your camera, tryout the important controls without film: winding, release selector, filming speeds, exposure index dial, focal lengths control lever, variable shutter, rewinding, release. Familiarize yourself with your camera in order to avoid wasting film. While it is not difficult to operate the camera, a certain amount of experience is necessarily required for good results.
b) FADE-OUT A fade-out is a gradual darkening of the shot until it has disappeared completely. To produce a fade-out, the same procedure as for a fade-in is carried out in reverse. Start with the shutter lever in a horizontal position (symbol Ll opposite the notch) and then move it slowly up until the camera stops. N. B. - Fade out + Fade.in = Transitional Fade c) LAP DISSOLVE THE FILM Engage the small hand crank in its lodging (see illustration page 4), and turn clockwise.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND To produce YOUR CAMERA IN A HURRY Read these instructions carefully and you will discover that the Bolex Zoom Reflex P1 is a first-rate camera with which you can do wonders, even if you are not a professional cameraman. But let us imagine, just for a moment, that you have a normal color film in your pocket and that you want to tryout your marvellous new camera: 1. First adjust the eyepiece to your vision (p.
UPKEEP .\ Diaphragm CAMERA Sunshade Focusing ring Do not, in any circumstances, take the camera mechanism apart. Should you do so, you lose any rights under the manufacturer's guarantee. The interior of the camera must be kept absolutely scale Adjustment ring of the viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyepiece clean. A certain amount of gelatine and dust may sometimes be left in the gate and on the pressure-pad after a length of unexposed film has been run through.
GET TO KNOW YOUR LENS, CAMERA " Exposure index dial Release selector FILTERS, CLOSE-UP LENS The outer surfaces of the lens, filters and close-up lens should be kept absolutely clean. For cleaning them use the special soft tissuepaper sold in photo stores. Lenses should not be constantly rubbed, as this might damage the anti-reflex coating. Always put the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use.
SOME WORDS OF ADVICE BEFORE SHOOTING Hold your camera straight and firm. If you follow a moving object, steady the camera against something; film slowly and smoothly. Use the Bolex trigger handle and in some cases a monopod or a tripod. A tripod is recommended for focal lengths greater than 25 mm. Remember that it is the movement of the subject that will make your film look alive and interesting. Change your shooting angle frequently. Remember that close-ups produce the best effects.
EXPOSURE FOREWORD TIMES ',' You are now the lucky owner of a distinguished camera. The name Paillard-Bolex is known throughout the world as a hallmark of technical perfection and precision craftsmanship, and that is Swiss watch precision. Filming Speed Your Bolex Zoom Reflex P1 ranks among the most versatile cameras on the market today. Easy and pleasant to handle, it is equipped with all the latest tech nical perfections.
7 I. THE PAILLARD- BOLEX 18-5 PROJECTOR Once you have finished shooting, you will be anxious to screen the fil m. Handle it carefully - it is valuable. To be sure of avoiding mishaps, choose a projector which is of the same high quality and as accurate as your camera. The Paillard-Bolex 18-5 Projector is the ideal partner for your camera. this formula stands for outstanding performances in filming as well as in screening. The slow speed of 5 f.p.s. and the normal speed of 18 f.p.s.
,I ( {' ! THIS With Pail/ard-Bolex equipment you also buy the service that lies behind the product, for Pail/ard is backed by a world-wide organisation that can offer expert service facilities almost everywhere. The Paillard-Bolex Authorised Dealer plaque is a signpost to better service. tt can only be obtained after long years of experience in both the amateur and professional fields - and it matches in all ways the excellence of the products themselves.
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