Bolex H16 16mm Cine Camera

Bolex H16 16mm Cine Camera - Like New | Legendary Swiss Professional 16mm Camera with Three Lenses

The Bolex H16 is one of the most celebrated and historically significant professional 16mm cine cameras ever produced — a Swiss-engineered masterpiece from Paillard-Bolex that has been the camera of choice for documentary filmmakers, cinematographers, and film students worldwide for over seven decades. The H16's legendary reliability, exceptional build quality, and spring-wound mechanical drive system make it a genuinely professional and versatile filmmaking tool that requires no batteries for operation. This exceptional example comes complete with three lenses — the Steinheil Culminar 3.5/75mm, the Schneider-Kreuznach Cineptar 1.9/55mm, and a third Schneider-Kreuznach lens — covering a comprehensive range of focal lengths for virtually any filmmaking situation. In like new condition this is an extraordinary find. No serial number noted for body.

Key Features

• Legendary Swiss professional 16mm cine camera
• Spring-wound mechanical drive — no batteries required for operation
• C-mount lens system — interchangeable lenses for maximum versatility
• Three lenses included — wide, standard, and short telephoto coverage
• Reflex viewing system for precise framing and focus
• Variable frame rate for creative speed effects
• Solid Swiss professional construction of the highest quality
• A genuine icon of professional 16mm filmmaking history

Condition Report

• Body: Like new — no marks, scratches, or signs of use on the body or controls
• Optics: All three lens elements pristine and clear — no dust, fungus, haze, or coating damage
• Mechanics: Spring motor winds and runs correctly; film transport functioning as expected; all controls operating smoothly and precisely; C-mount connections clean and secure on all three lenses

"The Bolex H16 is one of those cameras that professional filmmakers hold in genuine reverence — and for very good reason. The Swiss engineering is simply extraordinary, the spring-wound mechanical drive means you never need batteries, and the C-mount system gives you access to an extraordinary range of professional cine glass. With three lenses included and in like new condition this is a truly exceptional and rare find."

What's Included

• Bolex H16 camera body
• Steinheil Culminar 75mm f/3.5 lens (SR 722779)
• Schneider-Kreuznach Cineptar 55mm f/1.9 lens (SR 5232019)
• Schneider-Kreuznach lens (SR 832598)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Paillard-Bolex
• Model: H16
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens 1): SR 722779
• Serial Number (Lens 2): SR 5232019
• Serial Number (Lens 3): SR 832598
• Lens Mount: C-mount
• Film Format: 16mm
• Drive: Spring-wound mechanical
• Frame Rates: 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 32, 48, 64fps
• Reflex Viewing: Yes
• Lens 1: Steinheil Culminar 75mm f/3.5
• Lens 2: Schneider-Kreuznach Cineptar 55mm f/1.9
• Lens 3: Schneider-Kreuznach (SR 832598)
• Dimensions: approx. 190 x 130 x 130mm
• Weight: approx. 1.8kg (without lenses)
• Type: Compact Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Like New