Filmshooting

The KODAK XL series cameras were well designed, could've used some manual over-ride features on them....but sadly, have a couple of poorly designed parts. The main thing that causes them to die is the neoprene drive gear on the motor shaft. This gear runs the shutter and film takeup core drive ...

your right they do look like the star wars binoculars, maybe I could make the prop out of it...... A little plastic a little fabricating and a nice looking prop!

I think I will take a peek inside might find something interesting.
I wonder if the unused film that was with it is any good?

It does have a switch to hold the release button down, but its not engaged, its also strange that even though i hear a motor running, the film advance and the shutter are not running, maybe broken beyond all repair?

First of all thanks for your responses to the other question I posted about my cannon 8mm.

My next question is about a Kodak 342, it was a yard sale find, and was a dollar :)
But when you put batteries in it, a motor runs non stop, no matter what I do.

Anyone ever seen this issue? Any hope of ...

Hi!

Nice little camera that!

If you want a 70's colour reversal look - then Ektachrome 100D (Kodak 7385 Super 8 ) is the way to go.

I believe all you need to do is pop the film in the camera and switch the filter selector to the 'bulb' or 'lamp' setting. It might sound counter intuative but the ...

Thanks Richard, is their any color film that you dont have to modify? If not what do I have to modify to get a decent 70's look ?

Hi all,

I am a photographer in Utah, I shoot 4x5 LF and 120 MF film and digital for sports and action.

I recent come across a Canon 310XL super 8 camera in good condition.

My question(s) to those kind enough to answer is as follows:
'Whats a good compatible black and white film?
Also How does ...