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M-8R

Format
8mm
Introduced
1950
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Specifications of the Paillard Bolex M-8R 8mm projector.

At a glance

Overall Dimensions
13" x 6" x 12" (arm retracted, without reels)
Weight
12 lbs (17 1/2 lbs with carrying case and accessories).
Lamp
110v 500 watt prefocus bulb. Modern replacement: CZX bulb.

Specifications in detail

Construction
Cast aluminum and steel. Painted with olive enamel finish on early models; Grey/silver finish on later models.
Reel Capacity
Reel arms accommodate 400 ft reels. Upper reel arm folds downward and locks for storage; Serves as a carrying handle.
Threading
Rapid snap threading attaches film to sprockets; Lens assembly pivots outward for easy loading and unloading. Automatic loop former maintains the bottom loop even on damaged film.
Power
Voltage divider with built-in resistance, runs projector on 110-250v, 50-60 cycle AC or DC power supplies.
Lens
Interchangeable lenses; Usually supplied with a Kern 20mm f/1.6. Later models were supplied with a Kern 20mm f/1.3 lens.
Variable Speed
16 frames per second; adjustable for slower or faster speed. Motor or manual rewind. An audible warning device signals if the projection rate drops below safe limit.
Other Features
Direct drive motor operates the take-up reel; Forced draft ventilation and cooling; Framing knob adjusts the claw for vertical alignment in the gate; Front legs can be adjusted individually for height; An outlet on the rear of the projector can be used for plugging in a table lamp; Lamp housing door allows easy access to the projection lamp; Accessory carrying cases.

Serial numbers & production years

As documented on this model’s archived page. Look up any serial on the serial lookup page.

Serial rangeYear
310,001 – 315,0001949–1950
315,000 – 325,0001951
325,000 – 330,0001952
330,000 – 350,0001953
350,000 – 360,0001954
360,000 – 380,0001955
380,000 – 400,0001956
400,000 – 430,0001957
430,000 – 455,0001958
455,000 – 468,0001959–1960

Related models

The M-8 line

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The original archive

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