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TCS TTL Time Lapse and Animation Motor for Bolex

• A True Motor Driven Unit
  • Prevents varying exposure times which occurs with the winding down of the clockwork spring as in "I" mode. Runs at a regulated .75 FPS (frames per second) or 32 times slower than 24 FPS. Exposure compensation is 5 F stops or 1.5 ND (neutral density.)

• Wide Timing Range
  • "Seconds" range gives from about 2 to 60 seconds per frame. "Minutes" range gives from about 1 to 60 minutes per frame. The interval timing is at a variable high frequency, and digitally divided for stability. Timing for the next frame does not start until the previous frame is finished, to prevent missing frames at short intervals.

• Normal or Long Exposures
  • "Normal" gives a fixed 3/8 second exposure. "Long Exposure" mode stops with the shutter open, for extremely dim subjects such as stars or moonlit scenes.

• Animation Mode
  • Plugging in the remote release cable provided changes over to manual mode. To prevent mistakes, exposure is unaffected by any of the Time Lapse mode switch and knob settings.

• Wind and Rewind modes
  • Run through leader, or rewind for multiple exposures, at a faster 1.25 FPS (frames per second) rate. This speed can also be used for filming, bearing in mind that it is not stabilized and will vary with battery voltage. The TTL is spaced 1/2" away from the camera body for fingertip access to the frame counter reset knobs, and it does not block the frame and footage counter windows. Note that Rewind cannot be used with the 400' magazine as it will not run in reverse.

• General
  • Operates on 12.6 volts DC with an allowable range of 11 to 14.4 volts, via an industry-standard XLR 4-pin connector. An "Accessory" jack can power a takeup motor for the 400' magazine, or an 8 volt relay box to turn lights on for exposure. Construction is CNC machined die-cast aluminum, with finish in "Granite" powdercoat and with silk-screened legends. An automatic-reset circuit protector is built-in. Case size is 3.7" x 4.7" and protrusion from the camera body is 3-3/4". Weight is 1 lb. 2 oz. or about 0.5 kg. A comprehensive 4-page instruction manual gives installation and operation hints, and suggested starting points for intervalometer settings for clouds, stars, etc.

    Requires 1:1 Drive Shaft. This is present on cameras made since about 1965, including the H-16 Rex-4 and 5, M-4 and 5, S-4, SB, SBM and the H-8 Rex-4. If you need help identifying your model, please click here. Your camera has the 1:1 shaft if it has the rectangular base, I-T selection by a knob and not by a lever, and two shafts on the side.

• Suggested Accessories
  • Battery pack or belt
  • AC Power Supply
  • Relay box accepts Accessory signal from TTL and switches on up to 15 amps or 1800 tungsten watts of 120 volt AC lamps. Lamps should be chosen that reach full brightness in 1/3 second or less, for consistent exposure. Also, if your line voltage fluctuates between exposures you might want to add a voltage regulating transformer, not included. Solid state relay has no moving parts and is controlled by 3 to 30 V DC. Includes 21' cable.
  • Takeup Motor Cable TTL-MM for 400' magazine MM torque motor. If you have the WM torque motor you will instead need cable replacement.