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Now that you've bookmarked Bolex Collector, enjoy these interesting links for something different. Not all of them are Bolex or film related, but your time would be well spent offering your patronage to these fine sites.

Bolex Related:

Bolex International S.A.
The official website of Bolex International.

The Jacques Bolsey Project
A in-progress documentary about the life and work of Jacques Bogopolsky (Bolsey), inventor of the Bolex camera.

Andrew Alden's Bolex Page
Website of Andrew Alden, author of several books on Bolex Cameras. Andrew also buys and sells Bolex cameras and accessories; his books are available for purchase directly through his website.

Tobin Cinema Systems, Inc.
Clive Tobin manufactures excellent crystal sync and time lapse motors for Bolex and other 16mm cameras. Be sure to check out his page on Bolex H camera identification.

Bolex History
From the "Small Movies" website, a list of all models of H-16 cameras with approximate serial numbers. Unfortunately, the use of serial numbers here is slightly misleading as they appear to identify a specific camera model, rather than the dates used by those numbers.

The Bolex
A good site with general information on the controls and operation of the Bolex H-16, as well as tips and myths, by Joel Schlemowitz.

NCS Products
NCS manufactures the Timeflow and Revolution intervalometer for time-lapse photography. Both are compatible with any H model Bolex camera.

Bolex Service & Repair:

Chambless Cine Equipment
Jesse Chambless; Authorized US dealer for Bolex cameras. New and used cameras, parts and accessories.

Procam
Dieter Schaefer, of Procam in Prescott, AZ. Authorized Bolex service and sales facility.

Technological Cinevideo Services, Inc.
Film and digital production services, sales and rentals. Authorized Bolex sales and service/repair.

Film Stock & Processing:

Kodak 16mm Products
Official site of Kodak; 16mm motion picture film and technical information.

Fuji 16mm Products
Official site of Fuji Film; motion picture film products and technical information.

Spectra Film & Video
16mm, Super 8 and double-8mm film stock and processing.

Pro8mm
Super 8 and 16mm Production and Archiving.

Dwayne's Photo
Since 1956. Offers Ektachrome (E-6) processing for 16mm, super 8 and double 8mm movie film.

Yale Film and Video
Double 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm film stock and processing.

The Widescreen Centre
A retail shop, based in London, that offers a wide range of products; good source of Super 8, double 8mm and 16mm film stock and supplies in the UK.

International Film
John Schwind specializes in the sale of Double 8mm and Double Super 8mm film; Super 8 and 16mm stocks are also available, along with processing for color and B/W film.

Film Supplies & Vintage Equipment:

Urbanksi Film
Projection reels, cans and film supplies; also sells 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm sound and silent movies.

Pacific Rim Camera
US dealer of vintage movie and still cameras, including Bolex.

F. and S. Marriott
UK retailer of still and cine cameras; Good info on Bolex cameras, as well.

Phil's Vintage Movie Films and Collectibles
Amateur movie projectors, equipment and supplies.

Filmmaking Resources:

Filmshooting
A great website for the small gauge cinematography community. Be sure to visit the message forums for helpful advice and friendly discussion.

Cinematography.com
Professional Motion Picture Camera People, News and Resources

Super 8 Filmmaking
The website of Mike Nyberg - Super 8 Man. A great resource for the Super 8 filmmaker, with articles, product reviews and tips.

Film is Fine
A site dedicated to still and movie photography using real analogue film. Very informative articles! Cameras are also listed for sale.

Super8site
An online 'zine for Super 8 fans; available in both German and English language.

Photography and Cinema History:

The Kodak Collector's Page
This site displays a large collection of Kodak cameras, advertising and Kodak memorabilia (Kodakabilia!). Includes a section on movie cameras.

Antique Motion Picture Studio Cameras
A collector's site devoted to antique 35MM motion picture studio cameras. Great images of beautiful cameras.

Small Movies
Online since 1996, but apparently abandoned in 1998. An interesting source of information on amateur film guages, with a special section on Bolex cameras (listed above).

Early Visual Media
An online museum featuring the history of early media, from raree shows and magic lanterns to early cinema. A wonderful site with a wealth of information and images!

Collecting Movie Cameras
English and Italian language website featuring a nice collection of motion picture cameras, with history, images and more.

Paul's 16mm Film Collecting Page
Great info on collecting and projecting vintage films.

The Association of Moving Image Archivists
A non-profit professional association established to advance the field of moving image archiving.

Film Forever
The Home Film Preservation Guide. Tips and guidelines for preserving home movies and films outside of specialized archives, with a focus on storage at home.

Home Movie Day
A worldwide celebration of amateur films and filmmaking, held annually on the second Saturday in August.

Charles Urban, Motion Picture Pioneer
A comprehensive website on the life of Charles Urban, and his efforts in promoting the educational use of motion pictures.

Classic Hollywood:

The Official Preston Sturges Website
Official website of American Filmmaker, Preston Sturges.

Reel Classics
The Internet's most comprehensive site dedicated exclusively to Classic Movies. Great articles and information.

Modern Times
A well-designed site with articles, images and commentary on the Golden Era of Hollywood.

Turner Classic Movies
A 24-hour cable network presenting the greatest motion pictures of all time, commercial-free.

Music:

Lounge Radio
From Switzerland, home of Paillard-Bolex! A non-commercial web radio station with 24/7 streaming audio. If you like what you hear, consider a small donation so they can stay online.

Solid!
An online encyclopedia of big band, lounge, classic jazz and space-age sounds of the 20th Century. Well researched.

LuxuriaMusic
An internet radio station, hosted by live DJs, that plays an eclectic mix of Exotica, Lounge, Space Age Bachelor Pad, Bossa Nova, Bollywood, Latin Jazz, and Surf music.

Collecting, Nostalgia & Ephemera:

MoOM
The Museum of Online Museums. A list of online collections and exhibits covering a vast array of interests and obsessions. The Annex of MoOM is updated often with lots of fun links.

Lileks
Many pages full of vintage postcards, matchbooks, advertising and other old ephemera can be found throughout the "Institute of Official Cheer" and "Flotsam" sections of this site.

Retro Lounge
"Bringing you the best of bygone eras". Great list of links.

MagazineArt.org
A free visual database of magazine cover art from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Collectors Weekly
An excellent resource for anyone interested in antiques and vintage items, featuring over 600 categories, interviews with collectors and experts, showcases and much more.


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