Sankyo CME 440 novice needs help! Film Choice/Speeds/Filters

[mattburn82]

Dear Forum

I am a complete novice to the super 8 and have recently purchased a Sankyo CME 440 camera. My problem lies with how to set the camera up for the Ektachrome 100D film and the Kodak Tri-X film.

The manual that came with the camera informs me that the camera will automatically recognise Type A film 40, 100, 400ASA and 25, 64, 250 Daylight film. After reading this I am thinking that I possibly won't be able to use the above films automatically.

There are also settings for changing the 'EE' but once again these only tell me the following.

TYPE A 25, 64, 120, 250
Daylight 16, 40, 80, 160, 400

Ok, thanks for reading so far..........
My next question involves the filter to be used. Apparently the camera comes with a built in 85 CCA filter which is removed when I insert a daylight cartridge or A movie lamp screw. How does this affect filming with the 2 choices of film.

Thanks for reading and massive appreiciation for anyone who can help!!!

[Mr Blackstock]

Hello,

The 100D should be fine to shoot without adjustment, the Tri-x should come out fine, shoot a couple of test rolls to see how the camera will expose them. You can use the "EE" lock to adjust the exposure sensitivity, but first shoot a cart of each, if anything a little under exposure with this camera is quite nice.

The 85 filter will effect nothing with the Tri-x, with the 100D, experiment while shooting with the filter in place and out. I have used 100D with no aditional filter in place, and had no problems.

good luck, and enjoy the sankyo, great camera!

[mattburn82]

Thanks for the reply Mr Blackstock.

Just a couple of points

Apparently the 85 filter is removed with the insertion of a daylight cartridge, but I have read elsewhere that you need to break a tab off the cartridge. Is this correct?

Also, are both films good for shooting indoor?

Thanks again

[Mr Blackstock]

Hello,

The filter will move out of the way when you insert either a light attaching screw, or a screw that fits the thread, but as 100D is daylight film the colour may be off when shooting under lights. There is much discussion on this issue on this forum, but I had no discernable issues.

I am not sure whether your camera requires a tab to be broken off, this forum is a good resourse for that info also.

I have shot indoors under tungsten lights with both films and can honestly say they come up very nice. Best thing is to experiment with each film, keeping notes on what settings you used for each shot.

I still reckon under exposure will bring out the colours better with 100D, and better blacks with the Tri-X.

cheers