Bolex Collector
Michael Tisdale's great reference site on Paillard Bolex, a Swiss maker of home movie equipment from the 1930s to 1960s. Includes a complete model listing of cameras and projectors with photos and specs, an ephemera section with ads and catalogs, a timeline, glossary and collector forums.
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