Jachang Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hi Guys, I have a question, hope you guys can help: Can we dual focusing on Zeiss contax with Bolex 16/32/1.5x? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 10 hours ago, Jachang said: Hi Guys, I have a question, hope you guys can help: Can we dual focusing on Zeiss contax with Bolex 16/32/1.5x? Thank you! I shot an entire video duel focusing with the Bolex 16/32. It's not that bad once you get the hang. I was blind by the end of the day. Vision totally blurred. I use a ProtoDNA variable diopter now with a 40mm on GH5. I would recommend getting a single focus solution because of where and tear on the Bolex. TurboRat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Bolex 16/32/1.5x and Fuji X-T3. Taking lens Contax G 45/2 rehoused to Leica M. Used Ninja V for recording Ian Edward Weir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 for the Bolex collection. Family at home favourite. Ian Edward Weir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 GH5+ Bolex 16/32/1.5x + Voigtländer 40mm f2 + ProtoDNA. Run and gun. Shot 90% wide open at f2 and 10% at f2.8. On 9/17/2019 at 1:35 AM, keessie65 said: Bolex 16/32/1.5x and Fuji X-T3. Taking lens Contax G 45/2 rehoused to Leica M. Used Ninja V for recording Incredible combo Kees! keessie65 and heart0less 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Ian Edward Weir said: Incredible combo Kees! Indeed Ian. This taking lens (Zeiss Contax G45/2) is now glued on my Bolex. Love the sharpness and contrast. Ian Edward Weir and Rudolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Autumn in my neighbourhood, XT3 with Bolex Moller 16/32/1,5x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I think i may have just joined the club. purchased this today in 16mm. I am informed it has fungus, so ill probably be pulling it apart to give it a clean. If anyone has any advice on either cleaning it or the unit itself i'd be happy to hear it the only thing i'm not sure about is if this is a projector lens and maybe this thread is talking about bolex anamorphic camera lens ? Edit : afer rereading the first few pages i realize i bought the projector lens i think please disregard ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 11:43 PM, leslie said: I think i may have just joined the club. purchased this today in 16mm. I am informed it has fungus, so ill probably be pulling it apart to give it a clean. If anyone has any advice on either cleaning it or the unit itself i'd be happy to hear it the only thing i'm not sure about is if this is a projector lens and maybe this thread is talking about bolex anamorphic camera lens ? Edit : afer rereading the first few pages i realize i bought the projector lens i think please disregard ? Rut Row! I believe this is a rebranded Sankor. I think you joined a different club Sorry to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Ian Edward Weir said: Rut Row! I believe this is a rebranded Sankor. I think you joined a different club Sorry to say. what can i say, i'm an excitable lad, i saw the word bolex and jumped on it. Figuratively speaking of course ? i'll show myself out now Ian Edward Weir and heart0less 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Even 40mm f1.2 works pretty well on Fuji XT3 APS-C with Bolex Moller 1/32/1.5x. My new lens Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 VM Ian Edward Weir, mercer and heart0less 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Now on my X-T4, with Bleach Bypass directly from camera. Ian Edward Weir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Bolex at the beach 😉 Ian Edward Weir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itimjim Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 @keessie65 there I was contemplating selling my beloved Bolex 16/32/1.5x last night, chanced upon this thread, started having another play with my GX8 and 20/1.7 and now resolute I’m going to use it more and about to pull the trigger on the single focus add on 😃 I love how compact this thing is on the GX8 with pancake. Also figured out how to get this to work in stills mode by using the Penny EXTC mode in Medium at 8MP, which gives an extra 1.3x crop on the already 2x crop. Took a quick snap before. Works on my Voigtlander 25/0.95 too 😍 Love this anamorphic. Think they may need to bury me with it. Cheers for the inspiration pal 🙂 Ian Edward Weir and keessie65 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, itimjim said: @keessie65 there I was contemplating selling my beloved Bolex 16/32/1.5x last night, chanced upon this thread, started having another play with my GX8 and 20/1.7 and now resolute I’m going to use it more and about to pull the trigger on the single focus add on 😃 I love how compact this thing is on the GX8 with pancake. Also figured out how to get this to work in stills mode by using the Penny EXTC mode in Medium at 8MP, which gives an extra 1.3x crop on the already 2x crop. Took a quick snap before. Works on my Voigtlander 25/0.95 too 😍 Love this anamorphic. Think they may need to bury me with it. Cheers for the inspiration pal 🙂 You did the best. It's the best 1.5x lens, edge to edge sharp. Enjoy shooting and keep us informed with nice posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Testing Bolex Anamorphot set with various taking lens and the GH5 5k. 8/19/1.5x Ultra Wide Angle setup + Voigtländer 40mm f2 or Olympus 38mm f1.8 (30mm FOV) + Raynox HD-6600PRO-49 Wide Angle Conversion Lens (0.66x) + 16x9 169-HDV75X-82 0.75 Wide Angle Converter Lens Bolex 16/32/1.5 "Unicorn" + Pentax 40mm f2.8 DA (80mm FOV) Bolex 16/32/1.5 + Voigtländer 40mm f2 (80mm FOV) 8/19/1.5x + Jupiter 11a 135mm (270mm FOV) I mix the 8/19/1.5x and the Bolex 16/32 footage together. Adding to the lexicon of footage out there. If it does not show up in your country on Youtube, here is the Vimeo link. keessie65, itimjim and Cosimo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Corrona Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Hey Guys, long time Bolex 8/19 shooter here.. I need some help. I took my 8 / 19 in to have the rear element cleaned (had some haze forming) and when I got it back it wouldn't focus to infinity anymore. Needless to say I regret this decision. The tech that cleaned it is no help getting it back to proper function. It focus out about 10 feet or so, I reached out to Bernie at super16 (saw his info on one of the other posts) but very sadly he has passed away semi recently. Does anyone have a technician they have used for to maintain or repair their adapter here in the USA? any help or expertise would be greatly appreciated. than you in advance. keessie65 and Ian Edward Weir 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keessie65 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Hi Nathan, there are three simular screws on the back of the lens. Loosen them a bit untill you can turn the focus ring of the lens a bit more to infinity (1cm or so). Then fasten the 3 screws again. After they are fastened again, you can turn the lens to infinity. That's it... mosty 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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