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by Richard Hale
Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: New Retro-8 Pro
Replies: 31
Views: 23574

Re: New Retro-8 Pro

:lol: The speed increase of the Retro8-Pro is good news.
:roll: However, one must look at the actual computer time required using the Retro-Scan software to produce a computer file usable outside the RetroScan software.
Reel Size: 400'| Scan Time 2fps= 4 hours |Scan Time 15fps= 30 min |Export ...
by Richard Hale
Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: bolex mst motor wiring?
Replies: 12
Views: 6157

Re: bolex mst motor wiring?

The mst motor is a more stable/accurate motor than the spring motors of the Bolex. I believe it was crystal based. Recording your sound digitally without recording the mst sync signal may work. Use a clapper or something to visually/aurally reference by at the beginning and even at the end of each ...
by Richard Hale
Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:46 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Elmo c-200 super 8 questions
Replies: 1
Views: 940

Re: Elmo c-200 super 8 questions

The camera does not shoot video nor record sound. It shoots to Super 8mm film.
Search these forums and you'll find info as to what film is still manufactured.
Kodachrome is no longer made or developed.
If you want to record sound, use a digital recorded and have fun syncing it up in a decent Video ...
by Richard Hale
Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:27 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: bolex mst motor wiring?
Replies: 12
Views: 6157

Re: bolex mst motor wiring?

The sync signal on the mst motor was a Pilotone signal (50 or 60 cycles) output at a recordable level to a sync track on a reel-to-reel recorder such as a Nagra or Uher. This sync signal then could be used to control the speed of the recorder synced to the Mains (50 or 60 cycles) thereby ...
by Richard Hale
Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Retro 8 1st roll
Replies: 9
Views: 4604

Re: Retro 8 1st roll

Enjoyed your 1 min scan. Looks very good.
I am interested to know how large the file size of your 720P 1 minute video is.