Motor for film camera Pentaflex AK16 Pentacon 16 VEB Zeiss Ikon

Motor for Pentacon AK16 or Pentaflex 16 film camera from VEB Zeiss Ikon factory. The best 16mm camera in the Eastern Bloc with exceptional features - a legend from the GDR. Condition: used, tested, working. Variation: 1. Synchronous motor. 220V. 2. Spring motor 12 to 48 fps. 3. High-performance motor with intermediate gear up to 96 fps. 12V. 4. Centrifugal motor with different speeds from 12 to 36 fps. 12V 5. Single image switching mechanism. Single frame device. Synchronous motor. Depending on the purpose, different engines were used. In the studio and for television recordings, the exposure was of course at 25 fps and the synchronous motor was used. The spring motor. An exceptional motor that can be continuously adjusted between 12 and 48 fps. The large spring is wound by up and down movements. High performance motor. This high performance motor can only be used in combination with the intermediate gear, which carries the plug coupling for connecting the battery. The intermediate gear allows the following operating modes: In position 1, the output speed corresponded to the input speed. In position 2 the reduction was 1:1.5; in position 3 1:2 and in position 4 1:4. There was also a "reverse gear" that was about 1:5.1 geared down. The centrifugal motor. This was the all-rounder motor of the AK16 camera. It is relatively long but it was also flexible and robust. It was supplied with 12 volts and you could use any car or motorcycle battery. There was also a special acid battery from Pentacon. The motor could be set to different speeds at the lower end: 12, 16, 20, 24 and 32 fps. Single frame device. Connected to the camera makes it possible to shoot time lapse, trick films and scientific films. General info: The Pentacon AK16 is a 16mm film camera with interchangeable cassettes and various drives. A special feature is that it has an adjustable sector aperture. The nosepiece holds three lenses and has a synchronous aperture adjustment. This camera was extremely advanced for the time. It was developed in the 1950s by VEB Pentacon Kamera- und Kinowerke (VEB Zeiss-Ikon) (sold from 1953) and was used intensively by many studios in the East until the late 1980s. The heavy weight of the camera was a bit of a disadvantage. This also made it very robust. Here is a summary of the most important features: SLR system with adjustable sector aperture (0-180 degrees) Nosepiece for 3 lenses with synchronous shutter (can be switched off) Interchangeable cassette system with 3 different cassettes Metal housing with 4 drive options Many accessories have been developed for the popular camera: Synchronous motor for television images (25 fps) Centrifugal motor with different speeds from 12 to 36 b/s (12 volts direct current) High-performance motor with intermediate gear up to 96 fps and separate cassette Spring mechanism motor up to 48 fps Single-frame switching transmission (continuous operation, position B – open, Position E – single image) Normal cassettes (N) and reverse cassettes (R) Hand crank can be attached to the motor flange for single image exposures Pull-out two-part compendium with filter holder and front insert Chest stand for bottom mounted motor (metal and plastic version) M42 lens adapter Leather case with velvet lining for the camera plus accessories versions 1 and 2 Various motors can be used (synchronous motor 25 b/s; adjustable motor, spring motor, high-performance motor), Reverse running possible Single image switching via intermediate gear, spring mechanism or hand crank Eyepiece adjustment (ametropia) Dovetail guide for compendium and other accessories. __________________________________________________________ See our other items to save shipping costs. Usual shipping time (with tracking) to EU 9-25 days, USA and Canada 12-35 days, other world 15-45 days. In very rare cases it may be due to customs issues or holiday delays. This is a used item and may have traces of usage. Purchasing old/vintage/used equipment please make sure it is compatible with your new cameras, lenses etc. you are going to use it with. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Questions have to be asked before the bid. All information in the listing are not binding and without guarantee. Errors, misprints and prior sale expressly reserved. Return Policy If you are not satisfied for any reason with any item you have purchased, you can return it within 14 days after receiving it. Please, make sure the item is packed and shipped it in the same condition you have received it. Full refund will be issued after we receive the item back. Buyers have to pay for the return shipping, except for receiving wrong or defective items. In those cases we will cover your shipping expenses (applied only for economy international shipping services). Compatible Brand Pentaflex Brand Pentacon Type Motor Marke Pentacon AK16 Pentaflex Produktart Single frame, AC motor, DC motor, High performance motor Mount Type Snap-On Voltage 12-220V Compatible Series AK16 Features Adjustable, Quick Release To Fit Camera Country of Origin Germany