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by jmpatrick
Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Transitioning from S8 to 16mm...
Replies: 11
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Transitioning from S8 to 16mm...

Well, it looks like my Sankyo S8 camera will shoot the newer Kodak stock, but it will be a pain. I've been thinking about trying 16mm, and this may be the perfect time. I'm very much a "home movie" kind of shooter. I want to capture my kids while on vacation traveling around the country. I've got a ...
by jmpatrick
Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:08 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Sankyo XL-620 film options?
Replies: 6
Views: 2129

Thanks for the replies. The camera does have both an auto and manual iris setting. Looking through the viewfinder, I see the scale ranging from 1.2 - 45. So, what would be the procedure for adjusting the iris to match the 64T stock (without a light meter)? If I, for instance, set the iris to auto ...
by jmpatrick
Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:10 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Sankyo XL-620 film options?
Replies: 6
Views: 2129

Sankyo XL-620 film options?

Hello everyone. First post here.

I've had a Sankyo XL-620 Supertronic camera for several years. The last time I shot with it was back in 2001 or so, and Kodachrome 40 was still readily available. I would like to shoot some more reversal film, but am not sure what current color stocks are compatible ...