Filmshooting

i went through that same process: almost-working cameras found at thrifts and estate sales that always broke after a roll or two. frustrating. then i decided to do some research and spend a bit of cash and that did the trick. i'd advise you to scan craigslist etc for higher end cameras and contact t...

downix,

i see you dropping great advice all over this forum. thanks for that and thanks for the info on where to get film.

best,

flem

does anyone know where i can buy super 8 film in new york city? i am from the west coast and will be going out there for a week and want to make some moving pictures but don't want to worry about x-ray machines etc in airports. i thank you in advance for your help

flem

i also have an 814xle and when i run it the little spinner in there spins. the same is true for my 814 az. i am afraid you might have a problem on your hands. the 814's are bitchin' cameras, i hope you can get it working!

thanks! you guys rule!

flem

will 1.5 v batteries work or should one always use 1.35 zinc? what the heck?

thanks,

flem

that rules! i was planning on going to the camera shop as well for nd filter to comensate for too bright light. now i can take care of two things at once. thanks again!

flem

wow, thanks mitch! sorry for doubting (fearing?) your technique. now i get it. and thanks for all your great ideas, i am going to try those too on my next roll of film!

flem

hey tim! i was just nerding out on the specs for our cameras (auto zoom) vs. auto zoom electronic. the electronic specs note a macro setting, where our specs do not. there must be a way to get a good macro with this camera without having to glue things onto it. i don´t think i´d have the coura...

i just got the same camera and am in the middle of my first roll of film. i reread the manual and can´t find any info on the macro setting. hmmm. there must be a way to do it because these cameras are bitchin. i have a question for you, though. in bright sunlight my ee reads overexpose. do you th...

hey all, i´ve just fallen in love with my newly found camera. i got some questions, though. is it normal that in bright sunlight the electronic eye pegs the needle at over exposure? i read about a filter or something, is that an external gizmo that goes on the lenz or have i overlooked a switch (...

hello, i just got an 814AZ and am trying to understand the light meter. with 1.5v batteries it seems to work in relatively low light, but in bright sunlight it pegs on the left. when i put in the zinc air 1.4v batteries it seems to work sporadically. i am new to this. a simple explanation of how the...