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Topic: New Super 8 Cameras
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Matthew Davey
Junior
Posts: 11
From: New York, NY USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted March 21, 2007 02:31 PM
There are definitely deals to be found on Ebay on both projectors and cameras. Also, check out thrift shops for possible Super8 finds.
When on Ebay, I suggest you find cameras from sellers who explicitly say that the camera has been used recently and confirmed as working from exposure to development (in other words, the seller hopefully knows what the end product of the camera looks like, and knows that it is an acceptable picture). This, as opposed to "I put batteries in and the light comes on." Try to find cameras that take double-A batteries or some other standard battery; some cameras, especially European models, require exotic and hard-to-find batteries. There are still good cameras available on Ebay for less than $50.00, sometimes even significantly less.
Similarly with projectors, try to deal with sellers who can tell you that the projector has been tested with actual film. Find out what kind of bulb the projector takes; this can make a difference in the long-term cost of the projector.
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