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Dan Lail
Film God

Posts: 2110
From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 07, 2005 08:48 PM

I'm looking to shoot some super 8 film. Can someone suggest
a silent camera with electric motor drive and a decent zoom for under $100.00(manaul zoom is okay)? Also with a light filter. [Cool]

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Tim Christian
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 219
From: Norfolk, UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 08, 2005 02:07 AM

There are plenty of good cameeras out there for less than $100, if you don't go for the hyped names.

For both Academy and Scope shooting, I use GAF 738, Nalcom 1000, Canon 514SV, and Minolta Autopak D6. All but the Minolta run at both 18 and 24 fps and have autofade in/out. The Nalcom has a intervalometer in its handle. Zooms for these models are: GAF, 8:1; Nalcom, 10:1; Canon, 6:1 (mainly used for 'scope); Minolta, 6:1 (also mainly 'scope). The GAF seems to have the edge on image sharpness. All these cameras have electric drive and are of solid construction.

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Tim

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Dan Lail
Film God

Posts: 2110
From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 08, 2005 05:18 PM

Thanks, Tim, I'll keep a watch for these. I have a case full of excellent lens. Maybe I have one of the ones you mentioned. [Cool]

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Joseph Morrison
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 106
From: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Registered: Nov 2004

posted April 08, 2005 09:01 PM

Hey Dan,

Well we could talk for a very long time about different super 8 cameras and their pros and cons...for some people with specific needs certain models become a necessary choice, but in general I'd say the best basic model is the Canon 814. To get started shooting you really wont' find a better camera. The optics on the 814s are superb, and they are very durable cameras. Getting one for less than $100 will take a little patience, be sure the seller states there is no fungus or marks on the lens and you should be good to go. But also take the time to check out the forum at filmshooting.com. It is so packed with information that you will loose your mind. Don't get too bogged down with technical crap though, grab a roll of super 8 and start shooting!

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