My dad had a Super 8 camera up unitl I was born and then he had to sell all of his toys. I have recently developed an interest in this film format and I am considering purchasing a camera for general amateur filming.
I need some (any) advice on what type of camera would be best considering I have never used Super 8. Please keep in mind film availability, ease of loading and development. I prefer black and white. Does that make a difference in camera selection? What about Double 8 cameras? Would there be an advantage to selecting one of those right away?
Some things I have seen on e-bay that interest me.
Canon 814
Nikon R10
Leicina Super RT-1
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
New to 8mm. Need assistance
Moderator: Andreas Wideroe
Re: New to 8mm. Need assistance
Hi, I would recommend you stick with Super8, you can pick up cameras for pretty cheap on Ebay. Top makes are Beaulieu and Nizo, but you should be able to pick up a Canon/Sankyo/Elmo/Bell and Howell for next to nothing. I'm very fond of the Sankyo cameras, of which I got three off ebay costing between £6-15stg. Just make sure to ask questions about lens condition, all functions and no rust in the battery chamber! check out this website.. http://www.kolumbus.fi/puistot/ - if you want to find out more about a particular camera, it has most super8s ever made on it.
All Super8 cameras are easy to load as the film comes in cartridges, and the most popular film, Kodachrome 40 comes with processing included (not telecine though, you'll get the film back on a reel so worth investing in a projector, also cheap on ebay)... for black and white you'll pay a little more as processing probably won't be included. All cameras will take colour or b&w films, just like a stills camera. Though even if u buy a sound camera, you won't be able to get sound film for it anymore. For processing you simply return the cartridge to Kodak and wait about 2 weeks.
Good luck and have fun!
All Super8 cameras are easy to load as the film comes in cartridges, and the most popular film, Kodachrome 40 comes with processing included (not telecine though, you'll get the film back on a reel so worth investing in a projector, also cheap on ebay)... for black and white you'll pay a little more as processing probably won't be included. All cameras will take colour or b&w films, just like a stills camera. Though even if u buy a sound camera, you won't be able to get sound film for it anymore. For processing you simply return the cartridge to Kodak and wait about 2 weeks.
Good luck and have fun!