Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1949)

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For the ONE Movie Maker in 10 Who Realty Wants the Beg ftbtures YOUR sunset shots can be just as beautiful when you use the Bolex Model L-8. Flawless registration of the image on the film is the secret. Resulting from the perfect combination of the Kern-Paillard* optical system and the Bolex shutter mechanism, this is a Bolex exclusive in the 8mm motion picture field. For Every Movie Maker Who Can Appreciate Precision Engineering Here's what you get in the Bolex L-8: Foolproof Threading : Requires less than a minute. No loops to form. Film Capacity: 25' daylight loading spools. Double-eight films either color or black-and-white. Viewfinder: Telescopic type, exact in picture area. Corrected for %", 1" and Footage Counter: Automatically resets to zero when film is removed. End Pointer: Black pointer appears in viewfinder as film nears end. Governor-Controlled Spring Motor: Spring cannot be over-wound; handles 7' of film in one winding. Variable Speeds: 12, 16, 24, and 32 frames per second. Trigger Release : Release button provides for the making of exposures by the fingertip release method; also is safety lock. May be locked in run or stop position. Fully Protected Pressure Plate: Holds film against cither vertical or horizontal movement, assuring rock-steady pictures. Light weight: 1 lb. 12 oz. with lens; dimensions 4%" x 3%" x 1%". Zipper Pouch Type Case in Suede Leather: Carrying strap. Genuine Leather Finish: Trim is highly polished chrome. The Bolex in a precision instrument built like the finest Swiss watch by Swiss craftsmen. The Bolex Model L-8 is priced at only $1 19.50 (incl. Fed. tax) Equipped with fine Kern-Paillard Yvar Vz" f/2.8 focusing-mount lens* Nature at its glorious best., .right in your own home . . .just as it looked when you made the picture. Film taken with the Bolex L-8 becomes one of your most valued possessions—thanks to the meticulous workmanship of Swiss precision craftsmen. Easy to operate, the Bolex L-8 is the 8mm movie camera you can always depend upon. In any weather, any climate and under any conditions your Bolex gets the picture you want as you want it— on blackand-white or color film. *Kern-Paillard Cine Lenses are unsurpassed by any other make. Precision-made by Swiss craftsmen, KernPaillard coated lenses get flawless detail on the film. They are available in 12.5mm, 1" and IV2" for 8mm cameras. PICTURE CAMERAS A PAILLARD PRODUCT Write today for descriptive folder MM99: PAILLARD PRODUCTS, Inc., 265 Madison Avenue, N. Y. C. 16 Bolex Cameras are sold and serviced through leading camera dealers everywhere.