Camera Lens [Bolex Vario-Switar]
Maker and role
Kern-Bolex, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.302
Maker
Description
-1 Lens - Black, metal, telephoto lens for a Bolex camera H16RX telephoto lens. The cone, barrel-shaped front lens is the focussing lens. The number on the border of the front lens is No.1117779 printed in white. There are black plastic back and front lens caps. The front lens cap is embossed with "Kern Bolex". The lens is f16-100 mm. There is an aperture setting adjustment ring. Printed in white lettering around the front lens is Kern Vario-Switar 1:1:9 f = 16 - 100 mm POE BOLEX H16RX. -2 Case - White polystyrene case for a Kern-Bolex camera lens. The outsides of the case have "Kern-Bolex Made in Switzerland" moulded into the foam plastic. The inside of the top and bottom of the case has been moulded to the shape of the lens. -3 Box - Cardboard box, orange-brown in colour. The top of the box is coloured and the base insert is white. The name "Bolex" is repeated 38 times in white letters over the top and sides of the lid: Vario-Switar 1:2 f = 12,5 - 100 mm multi-coated for Bolex H16 ca
Marks
Vario - Switar / 1: 2 f+ 12,5 - 100mm / Multicoated / for Bolex H16 Cameras / Made in Switzerland by KERN AARAU Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Kern-Bolex. Camera Lens [Bolex Vario-Switar], 2004.302. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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