8mm Forum: just got a Bolex H16 Reflex. What model is this?

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Posted by Neil Stubbings (Member # 1194) on July 21, 2008, 10:32 AM:

i just got a H16 Reflex and from the serialnumber it looks like its a REX 3.
But from the looks of the side of it it looks like a REX 5.
what model is this? PICTURE
see picture:
And as i didnt get a manual with it I cant figure out what that bent lever on the left side is for? any clues?
or does someone have a pdf of the manual for this model?

thanks for your help!

Posted by Louis Li (Member # 776) on July 22, 2008, 05:50 AM:

i believe you have a rex 3.
a rex 5 would be able to fit a 400ft mag on top.
and the I T would be sort of a knob instead of a LEVER.
that accessory you are pointing at is a REXOFADER
The device was used on H-16 REX cameras to operate the variable shutter, creating timed FADES of 40 frames.
These are marked "H16-40" on the lever

Posted by John Whittle (Member # 22) on August 01, 2008, 08:55 AM:

Looks like a Rex 3 to me as well. The Rex 4 added a single frame drive shaft (the manual drive shaft on this is 8 frames per revolution and to do a dissolve you have to wind the film backwards 5 turns after a fade out and then the Rex-o-fader will automatically open when you start filming creating a smooth 40 frame dissolve).

The Rex 4 added the single frame shaft and I think some other improvments/modifications in the viewfinder.

The Rex 5 modified the top of the camera to accept a 400 foot magazine which required a motor drive with a power take-off for the take up motor for the magazine as well.

the Rex 3 has the flat base and can take the matte box accessory as long as you find one that has the attachement adapter with it.

John

Posted by Raj Patel (Member # 1257) on September 13, 2008, 09:58 AM:

If you want to check it for sure, look at the serial number on the base. http://www.bolexcollector.com/cameras.html has listed the serial numbers and years of manufacture for all of these bolex cameras, click on the camera, then scroll to the bottom of its page.

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