Bolex SP 80 projector

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Bolex SP 80 Projector

A super8 and single8 sound projector.

Lens: Bolex Hi-Fi 1,2/12,5-25mm; also seen with 1,3/15-30mm

Halogen lamp 12 V/100 W type EFP.

Sound: magnetic, mono (record/playback). Fade in / fade out, sound-on-sound, mixing from external source ( microphone 0,3-150 mV, 22 kΩ; line in 50 mV - 3 V, 1 MΩ )

Amplifier 15W music, option for external amplifier ( line out 0,5-1,5 V, 50 kΩ )

Internal loudspeaker

Option for external loudspeaker ( 4 - 6 Ω, 15 W music)

Auto threading

Forward/backward projection

Speeds: 18 fps and 24 fps

Counter ( counts sets of 18 frames; i. e. seconds if projecting at 18 fps )

Reel capacity: 180m/600ft

Weight appx. ???

Accessories: 120m/400ft Bolex special autoreel; microphone; film head trimmer/clipper; 5 m reel of magnetic striped film

Optional accessories: Universal re-recording lead ( a cord + four adapters ). Hard case with a built-in speaker ( 10 W/4 Ω )

Price(s) on eBay: EUR 87,00 (+ EUR 9,50 shipping) in 01/2006

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The construction of this projector borrows heavily from Eumig 700 and 800 series projectors. Much of the parts and components are identical and most of the accessories are common.

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