This has been in storage since the 70's. BOLEX 18-5L Super 8mm Film Projector - Tested Working - With Extras. It has the original box and documentation. It comes with the take up reel and case. The projector case and a extra fuse (which has not been tested) It is super easy to use. It threads itself and onto the take up reel. A couple of scratches to case. It looks like the logo plate has been re glued on. I ran three super 8 films. I focused, adjusted frame and rewound all with no problems.
Features Slow Motion and Reverse Play- See article below for more details.
The squeaking noise in the background during the film is my dog mad that I am not giving him my undivided attention.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 6 1/2"
WEIGHT: 15 1/4 lbs.
CONSTRUCTION: Cast aluminum; light grey finish; Carrying handle; Detachable cover.
REEL CAPACITY: Reel arms accommodate 400 ft reels. Both reel arms fold downward for storage.
THREADING: Automatic threading from reel to reel; the device feeds the film into position and forms the loops to the correct length -- film continues threading underneath and to the rear of the projector onto the take-up reel; Manual threading and unloading possible, if desired. Lens assembly pivots outward for cleaning of gate and unloading of film.
POWER: Two versions: 1) 50 cycle 110-240v AC power; 2) 60 cycle 110-125v AC power.
LAMP: 12 volt, 75 watt lamp. Earlier models used the 13730C04 RT44 bulb which is now obsolete with no modern equivalent. Modern replacement for later models: EFN 12V/75W Halogen lamp.
LENS: Interchangeable lenses; Originally supplied with a choice of four lenses: Bolex Hi-Fi f/1.3 lenses of 15, 20 or 20mm focal length or with the Bolex Hi-Fi 14-25mm f/1.3 zoom lens. An Isco Vario Kiptagon 16.5-30mm f/1.3 lens was usually equipped on later models.
Bolex 185L controlsVARIABLE SPEED: 18 and 5 frames per second; 18fps reverse projection; Rapid motor rewind. Forward or reverse motion with lamp switched off at 18fps. Speed dial allows switching directly to reverse projection from forward projection.
OTHER FEATURES: Framing knob adjusts the claw for vertical alignment in the gate; Front leg for height adjustment and rear legs for leveling; Variable shutter automatically changes from three to nine blades when projection drops to 5fps; Catathermic filter preserves the film from excessive heating; A table lamp can be attached which switches off when the projector is running and relights again when stopped.