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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Greenwich, CT, USA
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posted December 10, 2013 08:23 AM

With an ingenious design too. It takes the film from out of the cartidge and form a loop for more stability.

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[ December 10, 2013, 10:17 AM: Message edited by: Ernie Zahn ]

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Mitchell Dvoskin
Expert Film Handler

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posted December 10, 2013 10:32 AM

Yes, everything old is new again. I came across the link below for a company that plans to manufacture a Super 8 film cartridge for digital capture on your Super 8 Camera.

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Martin Jones
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posted December 10, 2013 12:14 PM

Yes, Mitchell, you've found the totally pointless concept as well!

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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

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posted December 10, 2013 02:08 PM

It should be pointed out that the camera linked above isn't a concept. It's already built and has a price and release date.

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
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posted December 10, 2013 02:19 PM

Why even bother with Kodak's nasty cartridge? A double super 8 camera would be so much more attractive for serious film makers.

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Martin Jones
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posted December 10, 2013 04:16 PM

Ernie, my remark was directed at Mitchell's post, not yours!

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted December 11, 2013 06:28 AM

Paul, they probably think that super 8 cartridges will always offer more choices of filmstocks as there is a more limited number of double super 8 cameras in circulation.

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Lee Mannering
Film God

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From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted December 11, 2013 06:44 AM

Correct. Isn’t it wonderful that we have such a wide range of 8mm film stocks to make our own motion pictures with and the industry can even deliver a new bit of pro kit as well. This is all excellent news for 8mm film makers and any addition to the new 8mm equipment market can only be a good thing for its longevity. Many pros are using Super 8 for that classic film look along with domestic film enthusiasts including myself.It’s always amazed me that more film collectors don’t pick up a camera and produce personalised openings for home cinema screenings as well.

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
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posted December 11, 2013 11:41 AM

The specs for this camera are amazing. Did any other super 8 camera have a registration pin? I do'nt think so. And an LCD viewfinder is a great idea.
It would be great if this camera finds a market. I certainly hope so. I imagine that Pro8 would be looking to buy a few.

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