Bolex M-8 Projector (8mm with Case)

BOLEX M - 8 8mm Projector 1950 OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 13" x 6" x 12" (arm retracted, without reels) WEIGHT: 12 lbs (17 1/2 lbs with carrying case and accessories). CONSTRUCTION: Cast aluminum and steel. Painted with olive enamel finish on early models; Grey/silver finish on later models. REEL CAPACITY: Reel arms accommodate 400 ft reels. Upper reel arm folds downward and locks for storage; Serves as a carrying handle. THREADING: Rapid snap threading attaches film to sprockets; Lens assembly pivots outward for easy loading and unloading. Automatic loop former maintains the bottom loop even on damaged film. POWER: Runs on 110-120v, 50-60 cycle AC or DC power supply. LAMP: 110v 500 watt prefocus bulb. Modern replacement: CZX bulb. LENS: Interchangeable lenses; Usually supplied with a Kern 20mm f/1.6. Later models were supplied with a Kern 20mm f/1.3 lens. VARIABLE SPEED: 16 frames per second; adjustable for slower or faster speed. Motor or manual rewind. An audible warning device signals if the projection rate drops below safe limit. OTHER FEATURES: Direct drive motor operates the take-up reel; Forced draft ventilation and cooling; Framing knob adjusts the claw for vertical alignment in the gate; Front legs can be adjusted individually for height; An outlet on the rear of the projector can be used for plugging in a table lamp; Lamp housing door allows easy access to the projection lamp; Accessory carrying cases. *Does not come with film because this is a projector, not a camera :)