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by jpolzfuss
Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Cameras
Topic: Electronic viewfinder the cheap way
Replies: 0
Views: 60218

Electronic viewfinder the cheap way

Hi! Attaching an iPhone 7 to a Meopta A8L2 Supra with a cheap Chinese „camera adapter“ (4,99€ including shipping)? Works! Unfortunately, the Meopta‘s viewfinder is "too slippery" and "nearly too tiny". That's because its diameter is close to the lower end of the adapter's capabil...
by jpolzfuss
Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: CLA of cameras
Replies: 9
Views: 49716

Re: CLA of cameras

Thanks for this information.
by jpolzfuss
Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:37 am
Forum: In memory of ...
Topic: Grahame L. Newnham has passed away
Replies: 1
Views: 19790

Grahame L. Newnham has passed away

Hi!

Sad news: last year, Mr. Grahame L. Newnham, the „King of 9.5mm“, passed away. May he rest in peace!
His webpage: http://www.pathefilm.uk/index.html

Jörg
by jpolzfuss
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Cameras
Topic: Replacement eyecup for the Elmo Super 103T
Replies: 1
Views: 4951

Re: Replacement eyecup for the Elmo Super 103T

Diameter of the hole in the middle is approximately 19mm. The outer diameter of the eyecup is 45mm. The eyecup protrudes the camera by 13mm.
by jpolzfuss
Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Cameras
Topic: Replacement eyecup for the Elmo Super 103T
Replies: 1
Views: 4951

Replacement eyecup for the Elmo Super 103T

Hi! My Elmo Super 103T came with the optional eyecup holder. But the rubber eyecup itself was missing. But guess what: the cheap Chinese replacements for the Nikon DK-19 are perfectly fitting onto the holder. And they only cost 3,51€ including shipping! You only have the remove a semi-circle of rubb...
by jpolzfuss
Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Iscomorphot S8 / 2x
Replies: 2
Views: 12366

Re: Iscomorphot S8 / 2x

Hi! Theoretically, you could use all anamorphic lenses for both filming and projecting. However, not all anamorphics are equally suited (minimum distance for focusing, bulkiness, weight, form factor, ...). E.g. this Iscomorphot isn’t the best for filming. If you would like to have a 2x anamorphic le...
by jpolzfuss
Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Interesting article on lenses
Replies: 9
Views: 20458

Re: Interesting article on lenses

Back in the 70s, nobody used the tele-lens to film birds. However, only Isco was honest enough to show the real use-case on their boxes... :D BDDBB617-0DB3-4E0A-B696-D8F2EA3DFC29.jpeg Once again: using defect or vintage lenses is only for shooters of digital video that are bored by their „too clean“...
by jpolzfuss
Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: The State of Double Super 8
Replies: 44
Views: 909236

Re: The State of Double Super 8

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by jpolzfuss
Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Super8 sound projector with sound adjustment
Replies: 7
Views: 20414

Re: Super8 sound projector with sound adjustment

You should also check the filmpath - there might some dirt that turned to stone (after reacting with some grease). Or some rubber wheels that became brittle. Or some gears/wheels that would need some fresh oil/grease. You might even find a few frames from a film of the previous owner.
by jpolzfuss
Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: The State of Double Super 8
Replies: 44
Views: 909236

Re: The State of Double Super 8

I finally received some tracking code, but still waiting for my films to arrive from the states... ;)
by jpolzfuss
Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:45 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Super8 sound projector with sound adjustment
Replies: 7
Views: 20414

Re: Super8 sound projector with sound adjustment

As for the threading problem: maybe you’ll have to press a special button during threading? (Normally on top of the projector, close to the supply reel.) I also noticed that some projectors became a little bit „stubborn“ in their old days. E.g. when using my Bauer T610, I cannot use hama-leaders. (T...
by jpolzfuss
Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Replacing foam in camera bag?
Replies: 6
Views: 19572

Re: Replacing foam in camera bag?

Just scratching it with my fingernails - and it crumbled to dust faster than a vampire in sunlight. :D
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Using a brush and a vacuum cleaner, I was able to remove the foam. :)
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by jpolzfuss
Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Replacing foam in camera bag?
Replies: 6
Views: 19572

Re: Replacing foam in camera bag?

The „NOS“ bag and a look at the black foam on its bottom. Only storing a 4008 in this bag for two months caused additional damage to the foam. So today, I’m going to tear it out...
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by jpolzfuss
Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Squeezed Reels?
Replies: 3
Views: 13661

Squeezed Reels?

Hi! Today, I was tinkering around with a projector that I’ve bought recently. I noticed that the „take up“ didn’t work properly. But after a short examination, I noticed that the problem was not caused by the projector, but by the reel: 0400CA75-90F8-470D-948A-5282647AA128.jpeg It’s hard to see on t...
by jpolzfuss
Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Replacing foam in camera bag?
Replies: 6
Views: 19572

Re: Replacing foam in camera bag?

Good idea. Thanks.