Previous Updates

The site’s own record of itself: what was added to BolexCollector.com and when, kept by its author as he built it. It is the only account of the archive’s working life, and it runs from 2005–2011.

September 2, 2011Friday
Inside Paillard Bolex
Four short films, that provide a fascinating look inside the Paillard Bolex factory in Saint-Croix.
December 4, 2008Thursday
Happy Holidays
A short holiday-themed update, and explanation for the lack of recent updates.
September 24, 2008Wednesday
The discussion forum is currently down for upgrades.
June 6, 2008Friday
New site design: centered for higher resolution monitors. Refresh your browser if things look odd.
May 11, 2007Friday
Bolex Serial Numbers
New Article: a list of camera serial numbers and dates of manufacture. The camera section has also been updated with more information.
April 23, 2007Monday
TV Commercial for Bolex 155 Macrozoom
A Bikini, a Beach and a Bolex? This video for a 1968 television commercial features all three.
April 22, 2007Sunday
1958 TV Commercial for Bolex Cameras
New article with video: A classic television commercial from 1958, promoting Paillard-Bolex and Willoughby's camera store.
April 11, 2007Wednesday
Bolex Projector Serial Numbers
I've added serial numbers and dates of manufacture for all Paillard models on the projector page, starting with the Model G.
March 29, 2007Thursday
Bolex Books from the 1950s and 60s
Added four book cover scans to the ephemera section, thanks to contributions from a German collector. They're also ordered chronologically now.
March 21, 2007Wednesday
Lenses for Bolex 16mm Cameras
Explained: The differences between regular and RX lenses for Bolex H16 cameras.
March 10, 2007Saturday
Current eBay Auctions
Added a new page that continuously lists 50 Bolex related auctions ending soon on eBay.
March 2, 2007Friday
New Bolex Discussion Forum!
Read messages or join the community to talk with others about Bolex (or any classic movie cameras and projectors.)
February 27, 2007Tuesday
1950s Bolex Catalogs
New additions to the section on Bolex product catalogs for movie equipment from the 1950s.
February 22, 2007Thursday
News: February '07 Updates
Site news, updates and additions, including a list of 10 new scans of Bolex brochures to the ephemera section.
February 6, 2007Tuesday
Bolex Dealer Camera Display Stand
New Article: Images and details of a decorative camera display stand used in franchised Bolex dealer stores during the 1950s.
January 28, 2007Sunday
"How to determine your exposure time"
In response to a few email questions I've received regarding shutter speeds, I have updated the F.A.Q. with this: "How to determine your exposure time".
January 26, 2006Friday
We Visit Paillard-Bolex
New Article: An Amateur Movie Maker team takes a trip to a Swiss mountain top to investigate the facts behind the magic name. (circa 1959)
January 23, 2007Tuesday
Auto Cine projector
Several updates, thanks to reader contributions: H. Kriesi has supplied more information on the Auto Cine projector; A UK C8S ad, courtesy J. Exley; and this mystery camera has been identified.
January 13, 2007Saturday
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J. Martin of Switzerland has provided us with two excellent Bolex ads from 1931. Both have been added to the ephemera section, here and here.
January 8, 2007Monday
view it here
The first of many additions for 2007 -- A magazine advertisement from 1947. You can view it here. More on the way soon.
December 18, 2006Monday
Merry Christmas, from Bolex Collector
Seasons Greetings and site related news for 2007.
December 6, 2006Wednesday
this camera
Made some minor typo and link corrections to the site. Also, the identity of this camera was found. The answer will be posted soon, but you're still welcome to send in your guesses.
December 2, 2006Saturday
Bolex Christmas Gift Ideas
An interactive guide to Bolex cameras and accessories, including prices - as of Christmas 1959, that is.
November 12, 2006Sunday
Shoot Your Own Thanksgiving Turkey
You don't have to celebrate Thanksgiving to enjoy this classic article from the Fall 1960 issue of the Bolex Reporter magazine.
November 10, 2006Friday
Bolex Glass Dealer Sign
Images and details of a piece from my collection.
November 9, 2006Thursday
Three-Lens Turret Conversion
A scan of some interesting ephemera from May 1959.
November 8, 2006Wednesday
"What Is It?"
New article: just something interesting I found in a 1968 camera magazine.
October 27, 2006Friday
Bolex Music
New Article: A 45 rpm record with music and sound effects for adding to your films.
October 26, 2006Thursday
Bolex Record - Ross Hunter
A Bolex instructional record from 1961, titled "Top Secrets of Hollywood Movie Making", with tips from producer Ross Hunter.
October 12, 2006Thursday
Bolex Logo Dealer Sign
Details and pictures of an aluminum Dealer sign in the shape of the Paillard-Bolex logo.
October 8, 2006Sunday
Bolex B-8
I updated the comments section on the Bolex B-8 camera page to include images and serial numbers of the different types of control dials found on early B-8 and C-8 cameras. Hope you find this useful.
October 5, 2006Thursday
Have a look
Another advertisement; this one, from a 1948 magazine. Somehow, I'd never noticed it before today... so, I scanned it. Have a look.
October 4, 2006Wednesday
The Bolex Reporter Magazine
A look at the Bolex Reporter magazine, published from 1950 to 1974 by Paillard Incorporated in the United States.
September 20, 2006Wednesday
Small Bolex Items
A couple of, presumably, Bolex dealer items; a Paillard-Bolex tie-bar and cufflink.
August 17, 2006Thursday
Tips on Mercury Battery Replacement
New article added, with suggestions for replacement batteries on cameras that use obsolete mercury cells.
July 25, 2006Tuesday
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Ephemera additions: 10 more magazine ads from the 1940s and 10 more brochures from the late '50s and early '60s. View them beginning on this page.
April 26, 2006Wednesday
The American Bolex Company
A brief history of the sole distributor of Paillard products in the United States from 1936 to 1948, and manufacturer of Ambol and Cinea motion picture equipment.
January 1, 2006Sunday
Leader, Standard or Deluxe?
How to identify the differences between these three very similar models. More importantly, why it doesn't really matter.
December 1, 2005Thursday
The Paillard-Bolex Camera
A general look at the different models of Bolex cameras, from the professional H model, to the pocket size 8mm home movie camera.

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