Filmshooting

I find the biggest cause of camera shake is the heavy zoom lens on the front. The weight of the body isn't a problem usually, in fact it helps stability. So lately I've tried to use shorter lenses for handheld filming. Not necessarily short focal length. The Bolex Compact 17-85 c-mount is a handy le...

I rather like this string idea, might give it a go ! Yes I can see your point about the fact there's no stabilisation as in video cams. On the other hand I kind of like the handheld effect particularly in grabbing closeups of faces and so on. Although definition isn't going to be optimum at 1/30 sec...

A good point Nikonr10 about unwanted attention. Maybe this should form a separate discussion ? Big tripods certainly attract attention, and when people see the vintage analogue camera there's likely to be a friendly conversation... can be annoying though :ymsigh: So the shot you set up for can be af...

If we are talking of super-8 cartridge cameras, it's very difficult to get absolutely steady footage even with the heaviest tripod... due to the design of the cartridge. Ironically it looks OK because movement of the camera masks that imperfect registration. Maybe Kodak intended super-8 to be used m...

Silverdream re the flashing idea, I think it would be OK with just clear optical glass angled, with a tiny amount of diffused light. Possibly filtration too.

I've always found these Sankyos reliable and meter working OK, amazing when you think their age. A couple of Sankyos on my site, the 300 and 400. https://filmisfine.com/shop/super-8-cameras/sankyo-cm300/ Not too sure though how it copes with 50D. Maybe safer at first to use manual exp. And make sure...

Thanks Doug for the suggestion. That Super 8 camera with the fold out mirror, is that originally for flashing? Sounds interesting. I can understand how flashing can reduce the films contrast. Maybe the light from a diffused LED could be used at the front of the lens to fog the film slightly during ...

Patrick, I have never used negative film but what you say makes sense. I know that underexposing reversal film slightly, results in the colours appearing more saturated. In general I prefer low contrast colour images and would even like some film that delivers pastely colours. I think processing mi...

You couldn't just remove the prism, You'd have to have a thinner front cover to bring the lenses closer to the film of course. Otherwise it would be way out of focus. But the whole front nose of a non reflex looks like it would fit a reflex. I've shot films with both reflex and non reflex cameras a...

A lens cleaning kit will take care of this problem and is something you should have for any camera or projector. By the way, a none reflex camera almost always gives a better image and it would probably be relatively easy to convert one of these to one. Good grief. Is that so ? I always thought the...

Yes Nigel, it's difficult getting these projects off the ground when so much other stuff, personal etc gets in the way. But at least your equipment preparation is always worthwhile. As for me, I'm currently plodding on with my 16mm period drama set during WW1. Lots of special effects and optical wor...

I've got an H16RX with age marks on the prism's surface. I did think of getting it changed as the camera is first class otherwise, but after thorough testing I found there was really no difference in the filmed results. I'd think any lens cleaner should work fine on yours, so sleep well !

Kodak is pricing "film" out of existence. Only the big studios can afford to use film. I can't really see this. The film stock is a tiny part of the budget on most movies. Whether to use it or not is mainly the decision of the producers etc, based on the easiest way of making the movie, i...

I believe Kodak has a contract with the studios to supply 35mm and motion picture quality film at a guaranteed price because the studios have agreed to underwrite film production. In other words at the time of the bankruptcy Kodak was considering discontinuing film production and the motion picture...

There were some good deals around in that super-8 heyday. Agfa also had offers like this I seem to recall. Boots used to have quite a large photographic quarter. And some of their super-8 projectors are still going strong ! Wonder if any of their staff realise this now. That's if you can find someon...