I couldn't help it....

Post by **sunrise** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 6:52 pm

I did it!

Just bought this Brownie, getting ready for summer festivals...

Any tips I should know about this cam before use? I don't want it to go dead because of missing lube or something...

cheers
sunrise

Post by **thebrowniecameraguy** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:07 pm

I love these cameras! Just look at my forum name!

No lube is required, this is a friction spring/gear motion camera.
16 frames per second.
Parallax viewfinder
series 4 size lens
13mm fixed focus
Double 8mm film camera

At least make sure that the camera has a take up spool. Then your ready to go.

I can give you much more info if needed.

Cheers,
Jordan

Post by **sunrise** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:17 pm

Thanks,

do you have a manual for this camera (movie camera II)?

What is the filter thread size?

I had a choice between this cam and Gevaert, but the geveart had a AE system and a corroded battery. But I really liked its look and the way you usede the handle to turn the spring. It also came with a UV filter. But I went with the brownie anyway.

sunrise

Post by **sunrise** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:17 pm

DP, sorry.

sunrise

Post by **sunrise** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:17 pm

tripple post, sorry!
sunrise

Post by **sunrise** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:18 pm

quadrouple post (or something), sorry again.

sunrise

Post by **thebrowniecameraguy** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:38 pm

I do not have a manual for this particular model of the Brownie Camera. But I do have a manual scanned on this website. Go to the upload directory, find the manual folder, it is the brownie movie camera turett model. The instructions in that manual are very similar to this camera.

This camera:
Series 4 adapter ring not needed.
A series 4 85 filter and ring is needed for the indoor film use outdoors.
Built In Sky Guide on the front of the camera. To the left of the lens barrell.

To run:
Wind motor all the way, turn it clockwise only. DO NOT TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE, YOU WILL BREAK THE SPRING. Ive done it a lot!
Press the brown exposure button

Continuous Running:
Press the exposure button down, then down again, it should click in place.
To stop continuous running, push the exposure button up once to un lock.

Look at the other manual on this site for help, it will also show you how to clean the film gate.

Film types can be found on John Schwinds site.

Cheers,
Jordan aka thebrowniecameraguy

Post by **Commodore** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:50 pm

I have a brownie like that! Except it's got three lenses on a rotating thing-a-ma-bob.

Post by **Commodore** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:51 pm

Post by **sunrise** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:36 pm

Very helpfull info.

This is a camera like the Turrent, but without the three lenses.

Just cleaned the gate, it needed it...

sunrise

Post by **Commodore** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:21 pm

when it comes to cleaning what do you genrally use? rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs?

Post by **thebrowniecameraguy** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:29 pm

No No No No!

Only use a soft lintless cloth. Use the end of a match stick.

You cant really clean the lens from the inside, though; what I do is wind up the camera, remove the pressure spring and apperature plate then run the motor and then blow as close to the film gate as possible that will loosen any grime that is around the inside of the camera front by the lens.

I am constantly keeping it clean.

I think this is one of Kodak's greatest 8mm accomplishments, there is a steady pressure plate(metal) and image registration(to me and in my films)are perfect.

The main reason for constantly keeping the gate clean is that since the 8mm frame is so small and dirt, hair, anything will take up some image space and haunt you in projection frame after frame after frame.

Cheers,
Jordan aka thebrowniecameraguy

Post by **super8man** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 7:18 am

I like the beer in the background - nice!

Cheers,
m