Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera

The 16mm Kinor 16CX-2M was developed in 1975 and used primarily for television and documentary production. Relatively quiet (about 40db) and producing a steady image (0.015mm registration variance), it is a prime candidate for those producing quality work on a limited budget.

  • Motor: Electrical motor with system stabilization.
  • Film frame: 7.42 x 10.05mm
  • Film: 16mm film, with single or double perforation, long 100ft (30m) or 400ft (120m)
  • Film cassetes: Metal quick change daylight load film magazines for 100ft (30m)and 400ft (120m) film
  • Speed: 25fps crystal
  • Viewing: reflex
  • Single bladed mirror shutter with 170 degree angle
  • Claw mechanism with one transport pic and one registration pin.
  • Lens: Prime lenses: 6.5mm, 10mm, 150mm, 200mm
  • Zoom lens: 12-120mm, 10-100mm
  • Focusing: via focusing screen or distance marks on the lens.
  • Viewfinder: Rotation, Reflex, 9.5 x, wih correction +/- 5D
  • Sound recording: camera has electronic module for pilot-signal for sync sound recorder.
  • Battery: 12V
  • Maximum work time (continuously): 10 minutes.
  • Ambient temperature: From -25 C up to 40 C
  • Size with 10mm lens and 100ft cassette: 290 x 220 x 220mm
  • Weight: 4.7 Kg.

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera (side)

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera (front)

kinor 16 photos courtesy Lael Camak

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera (disassembled)

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm gate
Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm gate

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera Lens
6.5mm lens for the Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera

6.5mm lens photo submitted by Olexandr Kalynychenko

Ostcam modified Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera
Ostcam modified Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera

A completely updated 16CX by Ostcam

Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera (complete)
Kinor 16CX-2M 16mm Motion Picture Camera (complete)

A nice and very complete Kinor package - Photo by Viktor Nikityuk

Please visit the FAQ for information on modifying the 16mm Kinor