Used Bolex H16 Reflex | U9

A legend in the world of cinema, the Bolex H16 Reflex is the camera that shaped a generation of filmmakers. Swiss-engineered to exacting standards, this iconic spring-wound 16mm camera is as dependable as it is beautiful — built for documentary work, experimental film, and serious artistic filmmaking.

Introduced in 1956, the H16 Reflex was a landmark design, featuring a 10-prism optical system that enabled true through-the-lens (TTL) viewing with flicker-free framing and focus — a major leap forward from earlier Bolex models. Its rotating turret accepts three interchangeable RX-type C-mount lenses, giving you exceptional creative flexibility.

Key Features:

• Spring-wound motor — no batteries required; runs ~40 seconds at 16fps on a full wind
• Reflex TTL viewing via 10-prism semi-reflecting system — flicker-free
• Rotating turret for three RX-type C-mount lenses
• Variable frame rates: 8, 16, 24, 32, and 64 fps
• Accepts 100ft and 50ft daylight-loading 16mm film spools
• Automatic film threading and loop forming
• Frame counter and audible footage indicator
• Single-frame and time-lapse capability
• 144° fixed shutter for smooth motion capture
• Built-in gelatin filter slot

Whether you're a collector, a film school student, or a working cinematographer drawn to the warmth of analog, the Bolex H16 Reflex delivers a shooting experience that no digital camera can replicate.