Keystone 8mm K-4C

[JBsHusband@aol.com]

My daughter has a Keystonr 8mm K-4C camera. We have no idea
how to operate it or what type of film to buy. Need a manual,
batteries, type of film info & company.

Thanks

[tfunch24]

I own that camera. It's very nice. I have a copy of the manual. Would it be a violation of copyright laws if I uploaded a copy of it?

You don't need batteries; it's a wind-up camera. It has automatic and manual exposure.

Tom

[Andreas Wideroe]

Please do upload the manual to this site. There are people out there looking for it.

I doubt it will be regarded as a violation of copyright laws since we're only doing the job they should do in the first place, that is if Keystone still exist. If they do, you can bet your ass they're unable to help... I've been in contact with a few of the old European super8 companies and none of them could help me out... "We don't make super8 anymore! Have a look at the internet instead."

I'm pretty sure all companies are simply happy someone helps them out.

Andreas

[tfunch24]

If that's the case, I'll upload it immediately.

Tom

[studiocarter]

What is the K4-c like? I have the Keystone K-20 cameras and book.
The K-20 has one lens and no light meter, just a viewfinder, but it does have a super loud single frame clanker bar! Really cool for animation class.
Michael

[tfunch24]

The K4-C is a triple-turret model with three lenses--normal, telephoto, and wide-angle. It has manual and automatic exposure. Along with the Type A filter, it comes with a haze filter for special effects. It also has single-frame capabilities for animation.

It can only take 25 foot (7.5 meter) rolls of film, though. The highest ASA setting is only 40 so unless you have an external light meter (which I have, a Bower exposure meter that works with cine cameras that operate at 16 fps) you're limited in film stock selection.

Like most Double 8mm cameras, it has a spring motor, so you're going to have to wind it up. The auto exposure does not require batteries; it is powered by a light cell.

Tom

[Andreas Wideroe]

http://www.8mm.filmshooting.com/manuals/keystone.php