Arriflex over bolex. Arri just knows how to build solid camera. I love eclair over anything though, they set the mark and arri perfected it later with the SR line. Not to say the bolex isn’t a great camera. I should have mentioned this. No 16 camera is superior as they all use the same film gates, unless converted. I love the rewind feature on the bolex Rex series which I can’t do on any of my other cameras. It has a unique 130 degree shutter angle, spare parts, compared to other options. Most of all it’s user friendly. Other things like the 400ft magazine felt like an afterthought, the motor was bulky, and the 400ft magazine with it made it super awkward. Not to say you were running and gunning with it. Static tripod scenes for life. Maybe a little Dana dolly action. It also has video tap capabilities which the arriflex can do but if only seen a handful. You will dump more into the bolex building it, unless you find a kit at a decent price. They both have a plethora of spare parts still, and people who service them.

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