BOLEX SBM User Manual

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The Bolex SBM Exterior
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 1 Eyepiece Setting Ring
 2 Eyepiece Locking Screw
 3 Reflex Viewfinder Closing Lever
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 5 Variable Shutter dial and control lever
 6 Reflex Viewfinder     13 Film plane guide mark
 7 Frame Counter
 8 Lever for disengaging Spring-wound motor
 9 Footage counter
 10 Shaft For rewind crank
 11 Coupling spindle for Electric motor
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BOLEX SBM Specifications

General

Brand	BOLEX
Model	SBM
Category	Film Camera
Language	English

Summary

Bolex Camera Operation and Features

Bolex SBM Exterior Overview

Diagram and numbered parts list of the Bolex SBM camera exterior.

Bolex Camera Interior Components

Diagram and numbered parts list of the Bolex camera interior mechanisms and spools.

Loading the Bolex

Step-by-step guide for engaging the motor, winding, and preparing the camera for film.

Cleaning the Bolex

Instructions for cleaning the camera gate and pressure pad to prevent damage to film.

Putting Film in the Camera

Detailed procedure for loading 100ft rolls of film, including spool insertion and film path guidance.

Shooting Mistakes and Focus Calibration

Common shooting errors, viewfinder calibration, and focus adjustment advice.

Preparing the Bolex for a Motor

Steps to disengage the spring motor and prepare the camera for attaching an external motor.

Bolex Animation Motor Attachment

Guide for mounting and connecting a 1/2 second exposure animation motor to the Bolex camera.