tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post2609056246100501073..comments2023-06-10T03:06:05.447-07:00Comments on cinetinker: Bolex H16 RX5 disassemblydomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-55471728238804926692021-09-08T19:22:56.077-07:002021-09-08T19:22:56.077-07:00The pin is press fitted. A special Bolex tool is u...The pin is press fitted. A special Bolex tool is used to hold the shaft and push the pin out so you don’t damage the bearing underneath by trying to punch it out.domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-37158839785465317042021-02-24T13:14:45.057-08:002021-02-24T13:14:45.057-08:00Do you know how to remove the rewind knob? There a...Do you know how to remove the rewind knob? There are holes present on the edge of each end of the knob where the pin runs thru the center shaft (where you attach a rewind crank or a drive motor) but the pin does not appear threaded. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955775672492696772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-50066301096581529162020-02-15T14:20:37.238-08:002020-02-15T14:20:37.238-08:00To those looking for an image of the stroboscope: ...To those looking for an image of the stroboscope: I created one from scratch, which you can find here: http://jackdoerner.net/resources/pdf/bolex_stroboscope.pdf<br /><br />It has bands for 12, 16, and 24fps with 60hz light, and is meant to be used with the 8:1 drive shaft. If you print it at 2 inches diameter and cut a small notch in the outermost band, you can tape it onto a rewind crank. I hope this helps you all.Jack Doernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290538945495433995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-82418563417741367612019-06-24T06:56:31.399-07:002019-06-24T06:56:31.399-07:00Hello,
I'm also searching for the strobe dis...Hello, <br /><br />I'm also searching for the strobe disk.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bjornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146919072587276625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-92168327014136395142019-03-02T19:30:38.956-08:002019-03-02T19:30:38.956-08:00Hello, would it be possible for you to share the s...Hello, would it be possible for you to share the strobe disk through an image? I will love to try it out, even if not the perfect method. Thanks in advance!k.o_labhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864522100078231565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-52915426714761752052019-01-18T17:31:08.146-08:002019-01-18T17:31:08.146-08:00Gday Dom, I'm heading to Melb in next week or ...Gday Dom, I'm heading to Melb in next week or so with my Pentaflex kit, I was keen on stopping in and saying hello. Drop me a line if you get this?<br />CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567599838007412174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-78825151278194313982019-01-18T17:21:52.269-08:002019-01-18T17:21:52.269-08:00Hi Dom! Are you still working whit Bolex Cameras, ...Hi Dom! Are you still working whit Bolex Cameras, I need to check one. Where are you? Thanks. Charlie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708265778199003990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-89494011156243794232018-11-14T06:29:06.971-08:002018-11-14T06:29:06.971-08:00Hi Dom. Just did some more research and discovered...Hi Dom. Just did some more research and discovered where you are. Damd. its just to far to send a camera. Oh well never mind. unless you know someone with the same bent for windups here in the UK. Hints very much welcome. Take care. DaveSalt.DaveSalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902562969925359692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-40411617108760961392018-11-14T06:24:46.304-08:002018-11-14T06:24:46.304-08:00Hi Dom. are you still working on Bolex H16s. Wondr...Hi Dom. are you still working on Bolex H16s. Wondred where you are and what the outlay for a service on a reflex would be. have messaged you also in google hangout. You can email me at anvildave2@googlmail.comDaveSalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902562969925359692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-46501421161696107312017-02-22T04:31:27.615-08:002017-02-22T04:31:27.615-08:00Hi Ron,
Well it seems to be a problem with the rel...Hi Ron,<br />Well it seems to be a problem with the release stop. You need to disassemble down to separating the plates and assess what's damaged or incorrectly assembled, and maybe replace a part. If you've never worked on a Bolex it might be a steep learning curve! Don't forget to completely wind the spring down, and when you have the mechanism out of the housing, undo the circlip holding the little gear next to the spring motor, uncouple that gear, and run the spring down even further before separating the plates. Good luck!domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-3605269797714686912017-02-22T03:07:56.903-08:002017-02-22T03:07:56.903-08:00Hello Dom,
Firstly sorry for bothering. I am a t...Hello Dom, <br /><br />Firstly sorry for bothering. I am a technician in Hong Kong who works on mechanic (still) film cameras. Recently I purchased a as-it Bolex Rex5 for my own interest, and I would like to seek for your advice. <br /><br />My Rex5 shutter release is not working no matter you set it to M or P, but the spring can be fully loaded. <br /><br />At one point i try to shake the crank slight and it release suddenly with the shutter set to Stop, at this moment if you set to P, the camera stops (in M and Stop position it goes). after that I try to wind the crank again, and then the camera stuck again at spring loaded situation.<br /><br />Since I am not familiar with movie cameras, I'd love to hear your advice if this situation can be fixed, so that I can spend some time on it and walk on a easier path with your kind suggestion.<br /><br />I am looking forward for your reply.<br /><br />Best Regards, <br />Ron Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528234412822990933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-55482951229752218532016-08-24T23:39:45.123-07:002016-08-24T23:39:45.123-07:00Many thanks Dom!. At the moment the rex-o-fader is...Many thanks Dom!. At the moment the rex-o-fader is still in place, and the camera is doing a nice work anyway. But I haven't felt the need for an automatic fade yet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697679811420869098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-55290280521231544442016-08-24T18:01:48.153-07:002016-08-24T18:01:48.153-07:00Generally that means the spindle needs to be remov...Generally that means the spindle needs to be removed, cleaned and relubricated. Which means dismantling the camera down to separating the plates to access the back of the spindle.domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-15005834232663646642016-08-24T17:59:36.028-07:002016-08-24T17:59:36.028-07:00It's too broad a question to answer I'm af...It's too broad a question to answer I'm afraid. If you mean the timing, it depends on the model. But a way to check is when the single frame is set to T, the shutter should stop just above the gate aperture (looking through the front). When running, the shutter should cover the gate just before the claw advances the film.domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-19149081401252511142016-08-24T17:54:21.619-07:002016-08-24T17:54:21.619-07:00Sorry for the late reply, Livio.
It sounds like yo...Sorry for the late reply, Livio.<br />It sounds like you've done everything you can. If you can't remove the cog with pliers, maybe a specialist can help.domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-13381414689496226872016-08-24T17:50:24.010-07:002016-08-24T17:50:24.010-07:00There are several speeds on each disc, and on the ...There are several speeds on each disc, and on the reverse side.domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-16127568681746880732016-08-24T15:20:26.310-07:002016-08-24T15:20:26.310-07:00Very professional, and meticulous work. I repair ...Very professional, and meticulous work. I repair old watches. I can spot perfectionists. You are one! tired and confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559114540257362557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-56778556130868462482016-03-27T09:07:06.971-07:002016-03-27T09:07:06.971-07:00Nice blog you've got! I'm shooting with a ...Nice blog you've got! I'm shooting with a Bolex myself, though a non-reflex one. Having some trouble with the lower spindle/take up spindle that runs to slow and at an irregular speed. It has become impossible to shoot properly, since the spool won't take the filmstock. You have any tips how to fix this? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420743189940633192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-22861777582570077852016-01-20T06:15:27.510-08:002016-01-20T06:15:27.510-08:00Hello, please, how can I se tup the shutter back? ...Hello, please, how can I se tup the shutter back? Thank you. MiRaEdiEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790924795434429349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-29551074122678917282015-12-20T03:41:28.038-08:002015-12-20T03:41:28.038-08:00Great blog, congratulation. Maybe I can ask a sugg...Great blog, congratulation. Maybe I can ask a suggestion about how to remove a stuck Rex-O-Fader. I proceeded following the installing instructions (in reverse) by unscrewing the locking screw and the rewind handle, but the Rex-O-Fader doesn't come out, since is kept in place by the small cog or sprocket where the rewind handle is screwed in. From what I can understand by watching at pictures on the web (Rex-O-Fader instructions don't help) the cog should stay screwed on the rewind handle (which seems it is a special handle and not the normal one).<br />In my case instead, the cog stays screwed on the rewind spindle, where it seems is stuck.<br />After removing the Rex-O-Fader cover (by removing the four small screws) I unsuccessfully tried to unscrew the cog (turning clockwise, of course), also with the aid of pliers, but of course I didn't dare to apply too much force, fearing to damage the cog itself or the motor spring.<br />Can you suggest me some trick to easily do it, or do I need to go to a service (which is not easy to find any more here, in Italy)?<br />Thanks much if you can help me, and keep on this great blog<br />Livio - Milano - ItalyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697679811420869098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-42042397479123696182015-10-13T09:51:45.121-07:002015-10-13T09:51:45.121-07:00Great subject! Are there separate strobe discs for...Great subject! Are there separate strobe discs for each speed?YDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021499099298911567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-54222365037615039392013-10-22T17:08:30.575-07:002013-10-22T17:08:30.575-07:00Hi dimakisp,
I use a sealing compound available fr...Hi dimakisp,<br />I use a sealing compound available from Bolex, but I guess you could use any light-proof sealant that won't crumble over time or be too hard to remove if the camera needs to be re-opened later.domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759191212624785810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219947499730924418.post-66108771604628108232013-09-30T20:34:20.477-07:002013-09-30T20:34:20.477-07:00beautiful guide! what material can be used for ref...beautiful guide! what material can be used for refilling the light seal?dimakisphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16118723425077518061noreply@blogger.com