ECLAIR NPR S16 SYNC SOUND CAMERA

(23.976, 24, 29.97) FPS

Conversion Super 16 by Old School Cameras

Presenting Old School Camera's modified Super 16mm model NPR. Known by the pros for its legendary reliability, compact design (for its era), quiet operation (the "N" in NPR), and the beautiful, stable 16mm film image, offering a classic, tactile feel, great balance, easy-load mags, and making low-budget indie filmmaking accessible, even if it's a heavy workhorse by today's digital standards.

TOBIN TCS TXM-7 Crystal Speed 

• 23.976 Fps Sync 
• 24 Fps Sync
• 29.97 Fps Sync

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 

• ECLAIR NPR Super 16 Camera
• ECLAIR S16 Ground Glass
• ECLAIR 1.78 / 1.33 Markings
• ECLAIR Tobin TCS TXM-7 Crystal
• ANGENIEUX 12-120 RX S16 Zoom
• ECLAIR Top Handle 
• ECLAIR C-mount Cap (S16)
• ECLAIR Camflex Cap (R16)
• ECLAIR Body Port Cap
• ECLAIR NPR Motor mount 
• ECLAIR Rubber Eyecup 
• ECLAIR Sound Barney
• ECLAIR 400 ft magazines (2)
• ECLAIR Metal Take-up Core (2)
• ECLAIR Shipping Case 

KEY FEATURES:

• Noiseless Portable Reflex (NPR): The name itself highlights its core strengths: quietness (no blimp needed) for sync sound and portability.
• Ergonomic Design: Low profile, central weight distribution, and comfortable shoulder rest made it excellent for handheld shooting, a big leap from previous cameras.
• Quick-Change Magazines: Pre-threaded magazines allowed for near-instant reloading, crucial for fast-paced documentary work.
• Mirror Shutter Reflex Viewfinder: Used a magnesium mirror for bright, parallax-free viewing, allowing for precise framing and focus.
• Versatile Motor Options: Came with various motors, including crystal sync options (often aftermarket), enabling wireless sync with sound recorders.
• Registration Pin: Included a registration pin for rock-steady frame stability, a vital feature for professional image quality.
• Adaptable: Featured interchangeable lens mounts (like C-mount) and accessories, making it a versatile tool. 

Eclair NPR (Noiseless Portable Reflex)

, introduced in the 1960s, revolutionized 16mm filmmaking by enabling "sync-sound" shooting in a portable format. Its design was a cornerstone of the French New Wave and Cinema Verite movements. 

Core Technical Features

• Self-Blimped Silent Running: Designed with the motor and shutter on a shared drive shaft to eliminate gear noise, allowing for direct sound recording without an external "blimp" housing.
• Instant-Change Coaxial Magazines: Featured 400ft magazines that could be snapped on or off in less than 5 seconds. The magazines contain the sprocket drive and pressure plate, meaning the film is pre-threaded inside the magazine rather than the camera body.
• 360° Rotating Reflex Viewfinder: The viewfinder and eyepiece can swivel for right or left eye viewing, as well as high, low, or even backward-facing shots.
• Twin-Lens Turret: Equipped with a two-position rotatable turret that typically accepts one CA-1 (Eclair bayonet) mount for heavy zoom lenses and one standard C-mount for smaller primes.
• Variable Shutter: The shutter is adjustable from 180° down to 5°, providing flexibility for different exposure and stroboscopic effects.
• Registration Pin: Includes a high-precision registration pin to ensure maximum vertical image stability during exposure. 

Ergonomics and Design

• Shoulder-Mounted Stability: Its low profile and coaxial magazine design rest directly on the operator's shoulder, lowering the center of gravity for steadier handheld shooting.
• Weight: Approximately 20 lbs (9 kg) when fully equipped with a 400ft magazine and motor.
• Sync Capabilities: Later models often featured crystal-controlled motors, allowing for "cable-less" sync sound between the camera and a separate audio recorder.
• Viewing Beyond the Frame: The ground glass covers nearly 100% more area than the actual film aperture, allowing operators to see microphones or light stands just outside the shot

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