The Original H16 Reflex
Year of Introduction 1956 From s/n 116,001+
The first Bolex Reflex camera was called appropriately the "H16 Reflex". It was the first three lens turret camera to have the reflex viewfinder installed. I.E. a viewfinder that could not be removed from the camera body.
To identify a H16 Reflex "Original" (as I like to call them) make sure it has a round base and has no variable shutter present. You then have a H16 reflex on your hands.
Bolex H16 REX Original Data Table | |
Variable Shutter | No |
Lens Mount | C Mount |
Shutter Angle | 143° |
Filming Speeds in fps | 8, 16, 24, 32, 64, +Single Frame |
Behind the lens Filter | Yes |
Reflex/Non Reflex | Reflex |
Backwindable | Yes |
Frame Counter | Yes |
Drive shaft for external electric motor drive | Yes 8:1 Type |
Round/Flat Base | Round Base |
Magazine Mount | No |