Minolta autopak 8 D10.....

[rich]

I just bought this camera. I want to know if any of you know anything about it? Im looking for a manual for it, but no luck so far. I have read up on its features, its supose to have an interval timer, but this one just has a battery pack for high speed. Thanks!!

[filmbuff]

The intervalometer was an optional accessory for this camera. Like the hi-speed pack it slides on the top on the camera and it has a plug that goes in place of the regular trigger. The intevalometer also requires 5 AA battery in addition to the 5 for the hand grip.

As for the camera it is very solid. The metal construction is phenominal (ever see a camcorder this sturdy?), it is so strong I think you could knock out someone with it and then go do some filming.

My only dislikes are the microprism focus screen is hard to use. The grip does not fold up and it lacks true manual exposure control.

[rich]

Thanks, so then I was right. It is possible to do time lapse with out the timer pack right? Otherwise I will have to find one.
Yea, this camera is heavy duty!! I will have to find a good tripod for it! Thanks again for the help:)

[filmbuff]

No you need the timer pack to do time lapse unless you want to do it manually by sitting there and click off single frames yourself. The timer pack does show up on ebay by it self a couple of times a year but you'll have to fight for it. Do some internet searches maybe a store has one somewhere.

[rich]

Ohhh Well, I guess Ill look around. One question - What dose the high speed pack do? I know that it films faster, but what is the effect of 32 or 50 frames/sec.? Thanks!

[mIke]

slow motion, more or less (in case of projection)

a related thread is
http://www.8mm.filmshooting.com/scripts ... c.php?t=23

[rich]

thanks Mike!