BOLEX SBM S16 JK CAM 14x VF

TOBIN CRYSTAL MOTOR 

KERN VARIO SWITAR PRESET MACRO RX PRIMES 

KERN VARIO SWITAR POE 16-100 RX ZOOM

LONG-TERM RENTAL (ASK)

An extensive, masterfully curated setup like this—featuring a premium Super 16 conversion by the legendary master technician Jaakko P. Kurhi—occupies a highly specialized tier in the vintage cinema market, known for his gate stability and reliability. 

Because of the extreme scarcity of Kurhi-converted bodies and the surging demand for ready-to-shoot Super 16 kits among modern indie filmmakers and music video directors (READ MORE) 

INCLUDES:

• 1) BOLEX SBM Super 16 #309XXX
• 1) BOLEX S16 JK CAM"
• 1) BOLEX 14x Viewfinder by JK Cam
• 1) TOBIN TXM-20Be Crystal Speed Motor
• 1) KERN Vario Switar Rx Preset Macro 10mm 
• 1) KERN Vario Switar Rx Preset Macro 26mm
• 1) KERN Vario Switar Rx Preset Macro 50mm 
• 1) KERN Vario Switar Rx Preset Macro 75mm
• 1) BOLEX Kern Vario Switar Rx POE 16-100
• 1) BOLEX Kern S9 Adapter Ring (Zoom)
• 1) BOLEX Kern Lens Shade (Zoom)
• 1) BOLEX Kern Zoom Stick w/ Cable
• 1) BOLEX PL / C-Mount
• 1) BOLEX BAYONET / C-Mount
• 1) BOLEX Bayonet Cap
• 1) BOLEX Mag Cam Cap
• 1) BOLEX SBM Door
• 4) BOLEX SBM Filter Frame
• 1) BOLEX SBM Pistol Grip
• 1) BOLEX WC Mini Rod Support
• 1) BOLEX WC Mini Rod BP
• 1) BOLEX 12v 4p XLR 5p Tuchel
• 1) BOLEX Run Cbl 4-pin Tuchel
• 1) BOLEX 100' FT Daylight Spool
• 1) BOLEX SBM Master Case 1510 

SALE PENEDING

1. The Camera Body & Mod

• Bolex H16 SBM (Super 16 Converted by Jaakko P. Kurhi):

  • The Breakdown: Jaakko Kurhi’s JK CAM Super 16 conversions are legendary for their flawless precision (correcting the optical axis, machining the gate beautifully, and perfectly recalibrating the viewfinders). Because Kurhi has retired, his custom-overhauled bodies carry a massive premium for gate stability and reliability.

2. The Optics

• Kern Vario Switar 16-100mm f/1.9 POE Zoom: 

  • The Breakdown: This zoom has been explicitly re-centered or modified to clear the larger Super 16 image circle across its focal range without severe vignetting, one of the most sought-after vintage zooms for the Bolex system.

• Kern Vario Switar RX Preset Macro Primes (10mm, 26mm, 50mm Set): 

  • The Breakdown: The 10mm Switar is a masterpiece but famously vignettes on Super 16 unless modified/used creatively; the 26mm and 50mm primes comfortably cover the format and offer breathtaking vintage character and macro capabilities. A clean, matched trio of these RX primes holds immense standalone value.

3. The Power & Accessories

• Tobin Crystal Motor TXM-20Be:

  • The Breakdown: Clive Tobin’s crystal sync motors are highly coveted because they turn a spring-wound Bolex into a legitimate, modern sync-sound indie filmmaking tool (offering precise 24fps/25fps crystal-locked speeds). Finding them in flawless working condition with the proper cables is increasingly rare.

Key Variables

• Optics Coverage & Condition: Lenses are free of internal haze, fungus, or separation.

• Recent Service History (CLA): Requested camera service report upon request and deposit. Clean, Lubricate, and Adjust (CLA) by Old School's very own service technician 25 years experienced originally from Clairmont Camera, reputable technician.

"JK Cam Super 16 conversion" on a Bolex camera refers to a modification done by a company called "JK Cam" (referring to Jaakko Kurhi) that converts a standard 16mm Bolex camera, usually a Bolex H16 model, to shoot Super 16mm film, allowing for a larger image area and improved picture quality compared to regular 16mm film; this conversion is particularly popular among filmmakers seeking a vintage aesthetic with modern capabilities. Jaakko's work is well respected and considered to be the best conversion even compared to Bolex Switzerland. 

set is known for its Swiss-made, robust quality, professional features like a crystal sync motor (BE Crystal POE for Perfect Optical Exposure/Sync), Super 16 conversion for wider image, a strong 14x zoom (16-100mm Tobin/Schneider), and its legacy as a durable, reliable film workhorse, often used in indie films and for teaching due to its mechanical precision and classic look, despite being a vintage, manually intensive camera. 

• Bolex SBM: The 'M' signifies a magazine mount for larger film loads (400ft), making it more professional than standard H16s, notes capsule.rentals.
• Super 16: A popular film format conversion (from standard 16mm) that uses the full film width for a wider, nearly widescreen image.
• CLA: Stands for Clean, Lubricate, and Adjust, indicating it's been professionally serviced.
• 14x VF (Viewfinder): A bright, magnified, reflex viewfinder for precise focusing and framing, often 14x magnification.
• JK Cam: Likely refers to a specific configuration or older model designation, possibly related to the lens mount or features.
• Tobin TXM-24 BE Crystal POE 16-100: A high-quality lens (16-100mm) with power zoom (16-100mm focal range), electronic control (BE), and crystal-locked sync for sound recording (POE = Perfect Optical Exposure/Sync

Kern Vario Switar RX Preset Macro Prime Lenses 150mm and Century 6mm Aspheron, available in rental department only.