8mm Forum: newbie

This is topic newbie in forum 16mm 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=5;t=000095

Posted by Colin Wilson (Member # 571) on April 11, 2006, 11:54 AM:

hi
first posting on the forum but i feel i know you all as i have read all previous postings to catch up i have just bought a b+h tq3 to add to my 1200 elmo and my st 600 i got into this a few years back when my dad gave me his cine equipment as he no longer used it in fact he thought it was extinct so i done a bit of trawling the net and found that you can still get fuji film for shooting so i ordred some to give it a try on his fujica p1 well i'm now totally hooked and have spent a small fortune on films, editors, machines well you guy,s know what i'm saying it was a forum member who introduced me to this forum when i bought his st600 it is a goldmine of information and everyone seems so helpful i don't know if i will be of help in the technical side of thing,s but you never know i do have a question if anyone can shed a bit of light for me the b+h i bought has a very small screen size for home use the lens in it is a 51cm f/1.2 can you get a lens to give a bigger picture as i don.t want to tear the wall's down if so would it be a zoom lens well hope i am not being to forward comin in with a question straight off thanks colin
p.s. again great forum
| IP

Posted by David Park (Member # 123) on April 11, 2006, 04:46 PM:

Yes you can buy shorter lenes for the B& H.
1.5", 32mm, 38mm and a 40mm
1" rare, and 0.625" very rare.
Best place is Ebay.
The shorter they get the higher thier prices due to demand.
There is an adaptor zoom which will screw into the 1.5" to 2.5" lenes and makes them + or - 12.5mm.
There ia a zoom lens f1.6 35mm to approx 65mm
also a zoom f1.3 32mm to approx 65mm

Posted by Colin Wilson (Member # 571) on April 11, 2006, 07:20 PM:

hi
thanks david just a bit new to the lens side so appreciate your helpthat makes sense the way you put it across
regards
colin

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on April 13, 2006, 12:05 PM:

Colin

Welcome to the forum, I don't often drop into the 16mm section as my interest is mostly in 8mm, but it's always good to welcome a new member [Smile]

.

Mike.

Posted by Colin Wilson (Member # 571) on April 13, 2006, 05:22 PM:

thanks mike
nice to get a welcome hope you are enjoying your journey would love to have the same chance to do it myself
regards
colin

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on April 13, 2006, 05:34 PM:

Yes If I havent said it it date....Welcome.
As you know if you have read all the posts theres a wealth of know how on this forum and virtually every question gets an answer from someone even if it is to say....sod off!!!
But on a serious note enjoy and obviously contribute where you can.

Kev.

Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on April 13, 2006, 08:10 PM:

Welcome Colin,

Let the film unspool with that
wonderful ticky - ticky, clicky-clicky,
through those wonderful machines. [Smile]

Michael

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on April 13, 2006, 10:47 PM:

Welcome, Colin, you will find this is cat's pajamas as far as web forums. No attitudes here, just a bunch of swell people. Some sweller than others. Reminds me, I've got to stop buttering the popcorn. [Big Grin]

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on April 13, 2006, 11:16 PM:

What do you mean, "no attitudes!!" [Razz]

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on April 14, 2006, 09:34 AM:

Hmmmmmmmmmmm Jan, maybe I picked the wrong word. I've got it! No altitudes! [Big Grin]

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 14, 2006, 12:50 PM:

Hello Colin and Welcome [Smile]

Posted by Colin Wilson (Member # 571) on April 14, 2006, 01:35 PM:

thanks for the warm welcome
i have since bought a lens and awaiting arrival description by seller is
I have a Bell and Howell 1 inch lens for sale 1.6
This lens was made in Japan and it has the serial or model number
0279044 is this the lens that is hard to get that was mentioned
(1 inch)or an alternative just wondering if anyone knows of the lens as long as i get shot of the portable t.v. screen i have at the momment can't wait
thanks
colin

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on April 15, 2006, 10:25 AM:

Hi Colin,

glad you were able to hook up with the seller and buy his lens. [Smile]

Seeing as that it's made in Japan... I'm not sure, it may not be an original B&H lens, it might be a Sankor or Buhl lens in a B&H sleeve... but it should be good nonetheless. [Smile]

I did have a 1-inch lens for my Eiki SSL-0 for a while but it was only rated f1:1.9 and I wanted something brighter, so I sold that one off... but somewhat regret it now. Ahwell, that homemade super-8-zoom-lens-stuffed-into-an-Eiki-sleeve of mine will tide me over 'till I find what I want. [Smile]

Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on April 15, 2006, 10:28 AM:

Colin,

To my understanding, the Japan made lens, is superior to the rest.
You've got a winner there.

Michael

Posted by Colin Wilson (Member # 571) on April 15, 2006, 05:11 PM:

hi
thanks again i will keep you posted when i receive it
just thought i would ask to see if anyone knew of this lens
thanks
colin

Posted by Dimitris Triantopoulos (Member # 591) on April 18, 2006, 11:55 AM:

Hi also from me Colin [Wink]

Newbial greetings

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2