It was December 2013 and it happened: The first iteration of the Digital Bolex, the D16, went on pre-sale. This was a camera that started with a Kickstarter campaign, of all things, that had finally, finally come to fruition. Now when the Kickstarter started, I didn't have the money to shell out, so the Pre-Order was the next best thing. Part of the way into 2014, I had my camera (Number 107) and before I even tried to turn it on, I knew this thing was a great purchase. It felt great in my hand with its molded pistol grip and dense, well-made body. Just solid. Feels like it could take a beating.