The Bolex H16 EL is a beautifully distinctive Super 16 film camera, bringing the tactile, mechanical experience of shooting on film into a compact and highly intuitive package. Its reflex viewing system allows the cinematographer to frame and focus directly through the taking lens, while its robust construction and compact form make it particularly suited to handheld and intimate shooting. With the unmistakable character of 16mm film, the Bolex is a natural choice for filmmakers looking to embrace a more immediate, organic way of working.
More than simply a vintage camera, the H16 EL invites a different relationship with the image. Its mechanical operation, direct handling and compact design make it particularly compelling for music videos, short films, experimental work, documentaries and personal projects where spontaneity and texture are part of the visual language. Shooting Super 16 on a Bolex brings together the physicality of analogue filmmaking with the distinctive grain, movement and imperfections that make film such a powerful storytelling medium.
Pur Bolex H16 EL has been adapted to the modern use with HD Video Tap, V-Lock Adapters, Cages for gripping. As an extra you can also add two 122 mts / 400 ft magazines for longer preps.
The Bolex H16 EL is a beautifully distinctive Super 16 film camera, bringing the tactile, mechanical experience of shooting on film into a compact and highly intuitive package. Its reflex viewing system allows the cinematographer to frame and focus directly through the taking lens, while its robust construction and compact form make it particularly suited to handheld and intimate shooting. With the unmistakable character of 16mm film, the Bolex is a natural choice for filmmakers looking to embrace a more immediate, organic way of working.
More than simply a vintage camera, the H16 EL invites a different relationship with the image. Its mechanical operation, direct handling and compact design make it particularly compelling for music videos, short films, experimental work, documentaries and personal projects where spontaneity and texture are part of the visual language. Shooting Super 16 on a Bolex brings together the physicality of analogue filmmaking with the distinctive grain, movement and imperfections that make film such a powerful storytelling medium.
Pur Bolex H16 EL has been adapted to the modern use with HD Video Tap, V-Lock Adapters, Cages for gripping. As an extra you can also add two 122 mts / 400 ft magazines for longer preps.
