Filmshooting

well, that is bad news I was going to try to get some to run through my Quarz 2m. I went to the website of freestylephoto and their note said they were out until October. Like Irish rebels, it seems we'll be waiting for a ship that never arrives.

Starting to think maybe i should start with a Kodak brownie instead.

Am I correct that when loading the film the emulsion side should be facing the front of the camera?

I am a hobbyist beginner just getting started with 8mm. I purchased a Quarz Zoom, looks just like this one - http://www.ussrphoto.com/wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=61&ParentID=58&ContentID=494 I loaded it with a 25 foot roll (7.5m) of Super Cine X black and white reversal film. ASA 200 daylight...

Thanks. I've actually purchased my first 'clock-work' camera. A Quarz. And I'm keeping my eyes open for a Bolex 8mm to purchase. I have some questions about the quarz. Please see my posting and I'd appreciate any help you can give.

Could a camera malfunction/defect cause your film to come out 'out of focus'? Let's start with the fact that I am a hobbyist / beginner to 8mm/Super8. I shot a few carts of Kodak Plus-X B/W using a BOLEX 150 and while the technique needed a lot of improvement, everything came out pretty clear when d...