marketed in 1967
manufactured since 1967 until 1973
super 8 mm film
lenses: (1)
Bolex Hi Fi f: 1.3 \ F: 15 mm
Bolex Hi Fi f: 1.3 \ F: 20 mm
Bolex Hi Fi f: 1.3 \ F: 25 mm
Bolex Hi-Fi f: 1.3 \ F: 14-25 mm
Isco Vario-Kiptagon f: 1.3 \ F: 16.5-30
lamp: 75 W, 12 V EFN (2)
reel capacity: 120 m
projection: forward, reverse
projection speed: 5 (forward only) and 18 fps
film loading: automatic threading
sound: no
motor: magnetic motor drive
power source: 2 versions of this projector
110 to 240 V AC, 50 hz
110 to 125 V AC, 60 hz
weight: 15.25 lbs
dimensions: 6.5" x 8.5" x 10.5"
contruction: cast aluminium
made in Switzerland by Bolex-Paillard
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the Bolex 18-5L was introduced in 1967 as an updated version of the 18-5 Super 8 projector
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(1) the original Bolex 18-5L projector was equipped with a choice of Paillard-Bolex Hi-Fi f: 1.3 fixed focal length lenses of 15mm, 20mm or 25mm; a Paillard-Bolex f: 1.3 \ F: 14-25mm zoom lens could be purchased at additional cost. But in 1970, it were usually equipped with an Isco Vario-Kiptagon f: 1.3 \ F: 16.5-30 mm zoom lens
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(2) the original Bolex 18-5L projector used an incandescent 75 W, 12 V bayonet mounted bulb. But in 1970, it used a halogen lamp with a built-in dichroic mirror