This is topic Bolex P1: shaky footage? in forum 8mm Forum at 8mm Forum.
To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=007833
Posted by Richard Kemp (Member # 1621) on January 18, 2013, 03:46 PM:
Hi,
I have been experimenting with a P1 for several years on & off now. I have suddenly realised that everytime I film with this camera the results are jumpy, not really much worse than the 'Super 8 shake' caused by the cartridge, but nevertheless.
Secondly, I noticed P1's form no film loop in the film chamber, only the 'H' series seemed to do this for this era of Bolex cameras. Is this the reason for the shaky footage please, because the claw is tugging away at the spool, with no loop to smooth the film transmission?
The shake does not bother me that much but I would dearly like to know what is causing it please?
Many thanks,
Posted by Thomas Dafnides (Member # 1851) on January 19, 2013, 10:28 PM:
The P1 produces rock steady footage. Your camera probably needs professional internal lubrication. The original lubricants in this series tend to dry out.
Visit www.film-tech.com for free equipment manual downloads. Copyright 2003-2019 Film-Tech Cinema Systems LLC
UBB.classicTM
6.3.1.2