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Amit Podjarny
Junior
Posts: 16
From: Israel
Registered: Mar 2010

posted March 23, 2013 11:48 AM

Hello,

I have very little knowledge in old film cameras. I need a recommendation for an old (oldest possible) film camera (8mm/super 8/16mm), that has to be affordable and not too costly. Something that produces films that have an old look or touch to them (yet colourful).

Just a random video I found that can demonstrate what I mean:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6CcXHZZ5rs

Thanks.

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 654
From: Bothell, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2010

posted March 24, 2013 06:31 PM

If you're looking to shoot something really old you will want to go with 8mm not Super 8. Most of us that shoot film try to get the best results possible so there may not be much advice for getting bad results. I prefer Bolex because they are reliable and produce great results. You may want to go with something like a Bell & Howell Companion or Sportster or a Kodak Cine 8. They are some older models that are readily available. Some of the old soviet made 8mm cameras may be a way to go as well.

If the camera is running just shoot it as is and don't try to clean it up much or lubricate it. That should help give you some jittery scratched up looking footage.

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Amit Podjarny
Junior
Posts: 16
From: Israel
Registered: Mar 2010

posted April 07, 2013 09:11 PM

Can you tell me which models to search for?

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 654
From: Bothell, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2010

posted April 09, 2013 09:59 AM

I would recommend the Bolex B8 or C8.

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