Beaulieu RC16 Reflex Control 16mm Film Camera
16mm cinema
€130.00
Beaulieu RC16 Reflex Control 16mm Film Camera
The Beaulieu RC16 Reflex Control is a beautifully engineered French 16mm motion picture camera that combines professional features with complete creative control. Built around Beaulieu's bright reflex viewing system and interchangeable C-mount lens mount, the RC16 was designed for filmmakers who prefer manual operation without sacrificing the convenience of through-the-lens exposure metering.
Unlike the fully automatic R16 models, the Reflex Control version features a built-in TTL light meter with manual aperture control. A meter needle is displayed directly in the viewfinder, allowing you to adjust exposure precisely while composing your shot—ideal for cinematographers who want full creative control over every frame.
With variable frame rates, single-frame capability, reverse filming, and interchangeable lenses, the RC16 is a remarkably versatile 16mm camera suited to narrative filmmaking, documentaries, experimental cinema, and animation. Its compact design and exceptionally bright reflex finder make it a pleasure to operate both handheld and on a tripod.
Perfect for
Narrative filmmaking
Documentaries
Experimental cinema
Animation and stop-motion
Music videos
Film school productions
Technical Specifications
Specification | Value |
|---|---|
Film format | 16mm (single or double perforation) |
Film capacity | 100 ft (30.5 m) daylight spool |
Lens mount | C-mount (interchangeable) |
Viewfinder | Through-the-lens reflex |
Exposure | TTL Reflex Control (manual aperture with viewfinder meter) |
Frame rates | 2–64 fps |
Single-frame operation | Yes |
Reverse running | Yes |
Film transport | Electric motor |
Power | Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery |
Tripod mounts | 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 |
Features
Bright reflex through-the-lens viewfinder
TTL exposure meter with manual aperture control
Interchangeable C-mount lens system
Variable frame rates from 2 to 64 fps
Single-frame animation capability
Reverse film transport for in-camera effects
Compact, precision-built French design
Compatible with a wide range of professional C-mount lenses
Ideal for both handheld and tripod-mounted filmmaking
Please note: This rental includes the Beaulieu RC16 Reflex Control camera body only. Lenses, batteries, charger, film, processing, and scanning are included only if specified in the rental package. As with all vintage motion picture cameras, we recommend testing the camera before critical productions and using an external light meter for maximum exposure accuracy.