Budget 70DR

Post by **Evan Kubota** » Tue May 30, 2006 7:31 pm

I like the Filmo OK but honestly I prefer a non-reflex Bolex - lighter, presumably as tough, and nicer looking ;) I also have the handgrip, and the turret mount inspires more confidence than the stamped metal on the Filmo.

Filmos are nice also. I converted mine to take single perf. Everything is easy to do on that camera - very simple design. I was going to make it S16 but the way the gate is mounted makes that a bit tough, and the housing near the lens mount is also very thick/close and would have to be ground back.

Post by **Nigel** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:13 pm

Steve--

Why do you need a Bayo:C-Mt adaptor?? If the zoom is C-Mt then shouldn't you just be able to screw it on??

Good Luck

Post by **flatwood** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:16 pm

Yall are great. Thanks for sharing so much information. It sounds like if the spring motor works, and it probably does, Im in business. I did notice from the ebay picture its missing the cool looking leather strap Ive seen on some others. Looks like a great camera to take on a river trip Ive got coming up.

Post by **Afwasborstel** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:56 pm

Hihi...mine has the nice belt and 3 nice lenses...and a leather case bij B&H..

Yes...I know...just showing of...mine cost 10 times then the one he bought..

But yet... Everybody is saying u can get started...Buth here(the netherlands) film is quite expensive...So where do u guys get your film from? And why is 400 feet so much cheaper then 100 feet...

Post by **flatwood** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:17 pm

Afwasborstel wrote:Yes...I know...just showing of...mine cost 10 times then the one he bought.....

Beautiful and easily worth ten times the $$27 I paid for mine. If you can get a beauty like yours for just $270 I better not put more than $125 in that beater I just bought.

Great picture, thanks.....

Post by **Freya** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:28 pm

Evan Kubota wrote:I like the Filmo OK but honestly I prefer a non-reflex Bolex - lighter, presumably as tough, and nicer looking ;) I also have the handgrip, and the turret mount inspires more confidence than the stamped metal on the Filmo.

Filmos are nice also. I converted mine to take single perf. Everything is easy to do on that camera - very simple design. I was going to make it S16 but the way the gate is mounted makes that a bit tough, and the housing near the lens mount is also very thick/close and would have to be ground back.

I suspect a bolex wouldn't be as tough, but they are the standard camera and are much more expandable and upgradeable. They are definitely a lot, lot lighter too.

Oh and they are still being made...

but you know, you may prefer a non reflex bolex but they are many, many more times expensive.

Me I prefer an eclair, but I don't have one! ;)

love

Freya

Post by **Freya** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:37 pm

flatwood wrote:
Afwasborstel wrote:Yes...I know...just showing of...mine cost 10 times then the one he bought.....
Beautiful and easily worth ten times the $$27 I paid for mine. If you can get a beauty like yours for just $270 I better not put more than $125 in that beater I just bought.

Great picture, thanks.....

that's what you have to watch out for, what lenses and stuff the camera comes with, because you can spend a fortune getting the bits!

You never know those old lenses it comes with might be really nice ones, and you might be lucky!

love

Freya

Post by **camera8mm** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:38 pm

one lens looks like a dallhmeyer. the other a bell howell or a cooke.

Post by **flatwood** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:42 pm

Freya wrote:....that's what you have to watch out for, what lenses and stuff the camera comes with, because you can spend a fortune getting the bits!

Isnt that the truth. One cheap lense and a viewfinder and Ive cracked my budget already. Ill have to make my strap out of an old leather belt. :lol:

Post by **flatwood** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:43 pm

camera8mm wrote:one lens looks like a dallhmeyer. the other a bell howell or a cooke.

Cooke might work. Im not familiar with Dalhmeyer.

Post by **Afwasborstel** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:03 pm

If you can get a beauty like yours for just $270 I better not put more than $125 in that beater I just bought.

Guess I just was lucky...I Hope.. 8O

There is currently another on ebay for sale..

http://cgi.ebay.nl/Bell-Howell-Filmo-70 ... dZViewItem

Buth that one is even more expensive...750 dollar...

Post by **flatwood** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:14 pm

Afwasborstel wrote:.....that one is even more expensive...750 dollar...

It looks new and probably worth the $$. That makes yours a bargain. Mine's still a beater.

Post by **Freya** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:26 pm

flatwood wrote:
Afwasborstel wrote:.....that one is even more expensive...750 dollar...
It looks new and probably worth the $$. That makes yours a bargain. Mine's still a beater.

I don't think the 750 dollar one looks that great. Strange lenses for starters.

However what I want to know is how they got those lenses on there! On mine you can't attach large lenses like that because the bolt at the centre of the turret gets in the way!

Your so called beater looks in preety good condition to me, wait till it arrives.

Also the film Bottle Rocket was shot with only one lens. It looks slightly odd because of it, but you can do it! I think your filmo will be fine.

love

Freya

Post by **Afwasborstel** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:31 pm

Bought mine as a collectors item..Not planning to use it.. If I would have bought to use it...I would also buy a old one... No fear for scratching of letting it fall out of your hands..

U can sometimes find old run down DR's on ebay that don't work anymore..maybe u can get lucky and buy it for the parts. Like said before in a reply u can get the focus lens for around 25 dollars...If u are planning to really use the camera...why not spend 50 dollar on it? (Not to mention the cost of film)

However what I want to know is how they got those lenses on there! On mine you can't attach large lenses like that because the bolt at the centre of the turret gets in the way!

The lenses on mine are shallow at the base...so the bolt doesn't come in its way....then they become larger after 5 mm or so...

Post by **flatwood** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:35 pm

Freya wrote:Your so called beater looks in pretty good condition to me, wait till it arrives......Also the film Bottle Rocket was shot with only one lens.....I think your filmo will be fine.

Good. Im looking forward to seeing it. I need to round up a manual for it too if I can find one.