BOLEX H16 to SUPER 16    Conversion by JK Camera 
Get your camera converted in less than two weeks plus shipping time.
 

Bolex EL Super 16
 

SBM-SUPER 16
Modified 13x Viewfinder

REX 5-SUPER 16
13 X VIEWFINDER

EBM-SUPER 16
13 X VIEWFINDER

Following images are to clarify some confusion  concerning  Bolex H16 Rex  viewfinder magnification.

  Bolex 13x viewfinder modified to match
  with  Super 16 aperture size. This work
  is part of camera conversion to S16
   format.  This viewfinder was supplied
   with the late model Rex 5, SBM, EBM
   and all EL cameras.
 
  A original 10x  viewfinder, supplied with
  Rex 2, 3,  4, SB  and early versions of
  Rex 5, SBM and EBM cameras.
 
  This 6x viewfinder identifies the Bolex
   H16  Rex and Rex1 cameras.
   Upgrade this small viewfinder  with JK 14x
   assembly.   See the price list below

Up grade your camera to larger and clearer viewfinder image.

  An original Bolex 10x viewfinder modified
  to 13x view.  Outside appearance is the same,
  some internal components and optical  element
  are  changed and relocated to enlarge the
   image area equal to 13x viewing.
   Modification $ 245.00
    JK viewfinder for Bolex H16 Rex camera
 A complete 13x magnification viewfinder
  assembly. Available in 16mm or S16 formats.
  Including  mounting  screws and spacer plates.
  Fits to all Bolex H16 Reflex cameras. 
   Made by Meritex/JK   $485.00  Wait for revised version
   and new  price of $395.00


 

Mostly used viewfinder option

   Super 16 ground glass markings
   Optically enlarged image path for  viewfinder accommodating full
    view of  Super 16  frame and cut off lines for  HDTV 16x9 frame size. 
   This design  has been preferred by current  customers. The logic
   behind is that  whence the film  maker upgrades to S16  there is no
   reason to shoot  in standard 16mm format.
  This glass markings are placed on top of the ground glass and permanently
   sealed in place.
      


 

   This dual use ground glass markings are for
  a film maker using both formats,16mm  and
  Super 16 frame size.   
   Including  Super 16  frame,  cut off lines for  HD 16x9 frame and open
   cross  hair indicating  S16  frame center. 16mm TV safety corners
   and cross hair  indicating 16mm  frame  center. 

Super 16 conversion of Bayonet mount Bolex cameras.

Bolex SB, SBM, and EBM  camera conversions to Super 16 format. 
These bayonet mount cameras the lens mount is easily shifted to 16mm or S16 aperture
center line, no need to open the camera lid. However, most of cameras we modify are used for
Super16  format only and installed with S16 ground glass marking. You select which one.
EBM and EL cameras send for S16 conversion must be in good operation, we do not repair
the camera operating  electronics.
 

Bolex EL conversion is for Super 16 format only. Shifting the lens mount
back to 16mm position is more tricky and not recommended.

Conversion of: Bolex H body SB,  SBM,  EBM and EL having 13X viewfinder         $985.00 
The bayonet mount camera having 10x viewfinder, add  $265.00  for 13x
viewfinder conversion. 

Bolex H16 SBM and EBM with 13X view finder is a most suitable camera body for
Super 16 conversion. Bolex camera:  H16 Rex 5 with 13x view, H16 Rex 5 with 10x view
as well as Rex 4 with 10x view  can be altered to Super 16 format at a reasonable extra expense. 

 Super 16 conversion of turret mount Rex 3,
Rex 4, and Rex 5 cameras
The axel for the rotating turret plate is permanently relocated to Super 16 position.
All three lens mounts are fully functional for C-mount lenses.
Note that the lens that covers Super 16 frame can be used to shoot regular 16mm format
without re-centering the lens to 16mm axes.
If the camera is to be used for dual purpose, select the ground glass markings for 16 and S16.   

The conversion work requires a new aperture having Super 16 frame size.    
Modification of optical components,  image path clearance, masking and centering with
Super 16 frame.
The film transport modification allowing scratch free film travel for larger image area.
 
SBM and EBM  bayonet mount cameras the lens offsetting for Super 16 frame center and 16mm frame 
center is accomplished by relocating the bayonet assembly. Operation: loosen four screws, shift the 
assembly to appropriate  position for  Super 16 or 16mm frame,  retighten the screws. This can be 
done without opening the camera lid. 

The bayonet lens mount of the EL camera is set to a fixed position in optical axes of  the S16 aperture. 
To move the bayonet back to 16mm aperture axes can be done but is not recommended. 
 See also:  Super 16 aperture frame vs. 16mm
       

Bolex H16 Camera Modifications
Description

US$
Bolex   SB, SBM,  EBM and EL having 13x  viewfinder  conversion to Super16   (All Bayonet  mount cameras)           985.00
Bolex  All Bayonet mount cameras having 10x  viewfinder conversion to Super 16  and 13x viewfinder               1,185.00
* Bolex  H16  Rex1,  Rex 2,  Rex 3, Rex 4 and Rex 5 having  10x  viewfinder,  conversion to Super 16      1,085.00 
Bolex  H16  Rex3, Rex 4 and Rex 5 having having 10x view, conversion to Super 16 and to 13x viewfinder  1,285.00
* Bolex  H16 Rex1 having  6x view,  conversion to Super 16  and new JK 14x viewfinder  1,425.00
Bolex H16 Rex1,  Install a new JK 14x viewfinder system    (with the S16 conversion add $365.00 and 1,085.00)    395.00
All Bolex H16 Rex 2 and later models, modify 10x viewfinder to 13x view                                             245.00
Bolex H16 Rex 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, SB and SBM. Lube service during the conversion, add to conversion  price    135.00 
Bolex H8 Rex 4 & Rex 3 conversion to DS8    (The listed price includes lubrication service, value 185.00) 645.00

* Rex and Rex1 have 6x viewfinder and that is too small for viewing the S16 image properly

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