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General
The
Bolex
Multimatic projector
takes
both Super 8
and
Single 8 films.
In
order to ensure
automatic
operation
,
the
end of
the
film
must
be
attached securely to the core of
the
reel. The type of clip differs
accord ing to the type of reels used
.
The
c
lips
are
supplied w
ith the
cartridges.
Remarks
The Bolex
Multimatic
projector
is
designed
for
use
with
standard
50'
reels
having
a 74
mm diameter
and
a slot on
one side of
the rim
only. (Reels with
a
slot extending to both
sides of t he rim are unsuitable.) Single 8 films must be wound
on standard
reels.
Extra
cartridges,
containing an empty
standard
reel,
are
available from
your
local
Bolex
dealer.
(See
section
"Accessories",
page 16).
The reel
must contain at
least
33' of fi lm
(50'
in
the
case
of
film
on
polyester
base,
for example
Single 8), which
corresponds to a diameter of about 2". On
the
other
hand,
it should not be too full
;
always leave a space of at
least
1i5th
inch between the film and the sides of the
reel,
which
cor responds to a maximum of 50 feet of film
(80 feet
of
film on
polyester
base.
Reel without built-in clipping device
With
the reel laying flat on a table, ful
l
rim towards the
top,
place clip
(a) over both sides of the en
d
of the fil
m
protruding in the co re of the
reel and press down spring
.
Make sure that the cl ip grips the film correctly and that it does not
project beyond the sides of the reel.
For
removing the clipping device, slip a pointed object under th
e
spring, as ind icated by the
arrow,
while
ho
ldi
ng the
c
lipping device
firmly with the fingernail.
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