S-211

Name: Paillard-Bolex S-211
Brand: Paillard-Bolex

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Specifications of the Paillard Bolex S-211 movie projector for optical sound 16mm film

At a glance

Weight: Approximately 55 lbs.
Power: 110 V, 50/60 Hz
Supplied with: (1) 2000ft reel, (1) 50mm Hi-Fi projection lens and speaker cover.

Overall Dimensions: Cover closed: 20 1/2" x 11" x 17"; Cover removed, with reels: 25 1/2" x 17" x 31"
Construction: Cast aluminum; Two-tone grey finish; Carrying handle; Detachable cover lid with built-in 8" speaker; Illuminated controls.
Reel Capacity: Accommodates up to 2000 ft reels. Top reel arm folds downward for storage.
Threading: Simple manual threading with pushbutton sprockets; Engraved diagrams illustrate the path for threading sound or silent film.
Lamp: 110 V 750 or 1000 Watt projection lamp; 4 V 0.75 amp optical sound lamp. Modern replacement: DDB 120V/750W or DFT 120V/1000W projection bulb; BFX 4V/3W optical sound bulb.
Lens: Interchangeable lenses; Originally supplied with a Paillard-Bolex 50mm f/1.3 Hi-Fi lens. 35mm f/1.3 and 70mm f/1.6 lenses were also available.
Variable Speed: 16 to 24 frames per second forward projection. Rapid motor rewind of threaded film.
Sound: Projects films with an optical sound track. Optical sound head: 50 to 7,000 Hz +/- 3 decibels. 15 Watt, seven-tube amplifier; Separate controls for treble, bass and volume.
Other Features: Automatic frame counter; Two or three blade shutter switch; Built-in illuminated stroboscope for precise setting of 18 and 24fps; Height and level adjustments can be made on all four feet; A table lamp can be attached which switches off when the projector is running and relights again when stopped.

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