Nikon R10 follow focus...

[Mitch Perkins]

What??

I never said that FF, Mattebox, Rods, Etc have no use....

Reread for comprehension...or don't....

I said that there is no point in having them on a Super8 camera.

Why not? It's a camera isn't it? It does all the exact same things using a narrower guage of film. How does this rule out the use of rods to support additional, possibly heavy elements, etc.?

I would love to see you support your statement.

Meanwhile,

http://friendlyfirefilms.com/people.html

The top and third pics show Nikon R10 with double convex wide angle element from an enlarger mounted on rods. R10 does not have macro in the wide angle, so a 1:1 lens was mounted first, to "look at" the wide image.

The large/heavy wide element was all I had to work with, so a base plate with rods was the obvious choice.


I made these myself, but I respect the fact that others don't have the time/inclination for manufacture. The other option is purchasing the gear. The value of the gear depends on individual needs. Seems pretty straight forward, doesn't it?

Mitch

[sonyrelic]

Nigel wrote:
I said that there is no point in having them on a Super8 camera.

This is why he'll be shooting simple ass snow shots, that require no real technical application, while others are trying to push the format in different directions.

[flatwood]

I made these myself, but I respect the fact that others don't have the time/inclination for manufacture. The other option is purchasing the gear. The value of the gear depends on individual needs.

Nice work! Anyway, I think the point is in having fun and doing something positive.

[sooper8fan]

flatwood wrote:

Anyway, I think the point is in having fun and doing something positive

No kidding! Man, I just posted the link to the Nikon Follow Focus because it was the first time I'd seen anybody do that....and it looks frickin' cool! I never meant for it to turn into a debate about whether it was really necessary or not. Now that I think about it, it would have been cool if it inspired people to post some pics of some of their own homemade camera mods, like Mitch's R10.

[mattias]

Money? He already had the unit for his other cameras and spent 60 bucks to fit it on his nikon. You can obviously attach matte boxes and ff's to any camera. If they already have a geared lens and a tripod mount of the right kind you don't even need new rods or gears.

/matt

[Arislan]

This is why he'll be shooting simple ass snow shots, that require no real technical application, while others are trying to push the format in different directions.

Now you are the one who should put a monkey on your shoulder and have it throw crap on your face.

Good Luck

[Mitch Perkins]

This is why he'll be shooting simple ass snow shots, that require no real technical application, while others are trying to push the format in different directions.

Now you are the one who should put a monkey on your shoulder and have it throw crap on your face.

Good Luck

Hello monkey.

[flatwood]

Now that I think about it, it would have been cool if it inspired people to post some pics of some of their own homemade camera mods, like Mitch's R10.

Yes, they're (Mitch and Rick who are obviously artists) having fun with it and have worked hard at it too, it looks like, and this has inspired me too.

Truly, super 8 is a fun format and Im pleasantly surprised with the outstanding images that some of yall are making and sharing with the rest of us and the growing popularity of the emulsions that Kodak is making available. You guys have taken it to a whole new level (more fun).

Reading through Mitch and Pete's website last night has gotten me thinking about seeing if I can file out the gate on my 1014e to get duper but I better wait until after the Pass The Cart film fun project. It doesnt look like it should take more than a few file strokes but I havent even looked in the camera to see how hard the gate would be to get out with that darn handy rear loading????

[Mitch Perkins]

Over the years Ive collected up a half dozen compendium shades and stick them on the front of about everything. I dont know about looking cool but I like to be able to crank my shade right to the edge of the frame when need be. I may be crazy but I think Im getting better color saturation both with film as well as analog and digital video.

Meant to reply to this earlier. You are 100% for sure getting better colour saturation. You are using the doohickee to fullest advantage.

Maybe they do look cool because now that I think about it it seems like all the women who have looked at my different cameras on a shoot lately want to run their fingers over the pleats in the shades, and purr. Interesting.

Just to suck all the humour out of your light-hearted comment above -

Knowledge = power/control = sexy (plus it's media-related, which has a strange power over people).

You know something they don't, which turns some folks on, and turns others into jealous crap-throwing monkeys.

Mitch

[Mitch Perkins]

Now that I think about it, it would have been cool if it inspired people to post some pics of some of their own homemade camera mods, like Mitch's R10.

Yes, they're (Mitch and Rick who are obviously artists) having fun with it and have worked hard at it too, it looks like, and this has inspired me too.

Awesome. I get all tech inspiration from cine mags (pics); there is *always a very good reason* for any piece of gear, and if they can make/use it, so can I, even steadicam!

Truly, super 8 is a fun format and Im pleasantly surprised with the outstanding images that some of yall are making and sharing with the rest of us and the growing popularity of the emulsions that Kodak is making available. You guys have taken it to a whole new level (more fun).

The new emulsions represent a rebirth in my interest in shooting S8. Stunningly beautiful, with (gasp) latitude! Inspiration breeds inspiration...all positive and fun, yes.

Reading through Mitch and Pete's website last night has gotten me thinking about seeing if I can file out the gate on my 1014e to get duper but I better wait until after the Pass The Cart film fun project. It doesnt look like it should take more than a few file strokes but I havent even looked in the camera to see how hard the gate would be to get out with that darn handy rear loading????

Jeweler's screwdrivers. Should be long enough to reach gate screws from back. I use a simple cheap file w/sides dremmelled off to avoid filing top/bottom of frame. Go slow and use a little strip of film in gate held up to light to check progress. I take it all the way to the edge, and a milli-tick beyond. Film will not buckle; too small an aperture for buckling.

Checking my PM re: Bolex 150 now...

Mitch

[flatwood]

Just to suck all the humour out of your light-hearted comment above -

Thats good. I consider myself to be an observer and try not to be judgemental. Im never bored. I look for the possibilities in everything. Life's a movie with a definite conclusion and no sequels or do overs.

You know something they don't, which turns some folks on, and turns others into jealous crap-throwing monkeys.
Mitch

I dont know about jealous, you know better than I do and its a constant in any arena, but, to me, the negative bs is like room tone, kinda like the sound track to one of my favorite tv shows - South Park.

It's all good and adds to the richness and the challenge, but thats just from my perspective (as an observer).

I love Nigel's avatar..... so you know he has a great sense of humor!!! He certainly cant be serious. And the monkey crap stuff, who would think of that??? Only someone who had had a monkey for a pet? Funny.

[Arislan]

Hello monkey.

I'm glad you volunteer to throw crap on his face but i think he needs an actual simian not a human who has monkey crap for brains.

[Mitch Perkins]

I dont know about jealous,...

Me neither, truth be told. It's just I can't think of any logical motive for useless naysaying. Luckily, motive is a non-issue, and in refuting the naysayers, we reinforce the positive in all it's applications. Nice.

Look for coming thread about my homemade base-plate, rods, and bellows (with pics), and how the 'system' makes life easier on the job.

Mitch

[flatwood]

....Look for coming thread about my homemade base-plate, rods, and bellows (with pics), and how the 'system' makes life easier on the job.

That sounds like fun, will be looking forward to it.

Just last year I discovered these great Lindahl bellows shades after using a collection of old Spiratone shades and a couple of newer Ambico compendiums for years. I even bought the Spiratone 3x3 filter system in the early 70s or late 60s and still keep em in my gig bag.

[Mitch Perkins]

i think

Try to reflect that in your posts.