Hello!
I was recommended to this site awhile back, but am only now just joing.
I have a Kodak XL55 super 8 camera. It was a great find at a yard sale. The only problem is that it came with no manual. I can figure out the basics, but I'd love a manual. Does any one know where I can get a copy?
Also, could you recommed a type of film to use and where I could find a projector. And where I could get film developed. (I live in Atlanta)
Lilia wrote:I have a Kodak XL55 super 8 camera. It was a great find at a yard sale. The only problem is that it came with no manual. I can figure out the basics, but I'd love a manual. Does any one know where I can get a copy?
I have a manual that I will scan tomorrow and upload here for you.
Welcome.
You might want to try this site: http://www.oldtimercameras.com
They have manuals there. As far as type of film to use, well you have your choice. Kodachrome 40 is color film and if exposed right it produces some lovely colors. Tri-X and Plus-X are black and white, Tri-X has some grain in it but Plus-X has less I believe. I've used Tri-X and I like it, I used it outdoors and looked wonderful. You can find projectors on ebay but really look at the seller's description and their rating, you can get ripped off if you're not careful. I've never had that experience though. As far as film developing you could send it to Dwayne's in Kansas or to Forde Labs but I'm not sure if Forde does only negatives or all stocks. You should probably ask the more experienced people around here, I've only recently gotten into Super8.
That one is kinda cool futuristic looking. I had one but didn't get to test it as I found another camera and another and another and...
I it had a filter switch (the one with the lamp) on the side somewhere, was it above the battery compartment?, zoom control, battery controlnob.
Just your basic stuff. Good luck.
I've owned two cameras of this series. They are both inoperative now.
I'm pretty sure that this camera's notch detection system will incorrectly identify Plus-X as ASA 200 and underexpose it by one stop. With K-40 or Tri-X you should be OK.
I could be wrong about the Plus-X but I don't think so. If you want to shoot Plus-X I'd recommend shooting a test cartridge before investing in a lot of film. If I'm right and you still want to shoot Plus-X there is a simple fix. The light meter is not TTL but is alongside the camera with the viewfinder (also not TTL). Putting an ND 0.3 filter over the light meter will cause the camera to open up one stop.
Lilia wrote:Hello!
I was recommended to this site awhile back, but am only now just joing. :)
I have a Kodak XL55 super 8 camera. It was a great find at a yard sale. The only problem is that it came with no manual. I can figure out the basics, but I'd love a manual. Does any one know where I can get a copy?
Also, could you recommed a type of film to use and where I could find a projector. And where I could get film developed. (I live in Atlanta)
Thank You so much!!!
Super 8 Film? Kodak: 800-621-FILM
Processing? Walmart will process K-40 for $4.88 per 50' roll. Approximately two week turnaround.
Transfer to video? There's a facility in Atlanta that transfers Super 8 originated film to video and what I've seen of their work was quite nice. CinePost... http://www.posthouse.com
