Kodachrome 40 sound film

Post by **Freya** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 6:21 pm

I have 2 rolls of this, that I think are dated about 1991.

I don't have a big enthusiasm for sound film these days so I am thinking of just shooting them, as I'm getting desperate for film, however I wondered if anyone out there would be interested in swapping the film, either for K40 or maybe 16mm film? Or maybe even something else?

It's not been refrigerated, but has spent most of it's life in Wales (amounts to the same thing! ;) ) and is still sealed.

I just thought I would throw it open to offers before I use the stuff as it seems like kind of a waste to shoot it silent now sound film is so rare?

love

Freya

Post by **Paul L.** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 6:57 pm

I think you could easily get 4 new Kodachrome 40 silent carts for your two sound carts. I wouldn't take less than that.

Post by **jhoneycutt** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 12:17 am

Freya wrote:I have 2 rolls of this, that I think are dated about 1991.

I don't have a big enthusiasm for sound film these days so I am thinking of just shooting them, as I'm getting desperate for film, however I wondered if anyone out there would be interested in swapping the film, either for K40 or maybe 16mm film? Or maybe even something else?

It's not been refrigerated, but has spent most of it's life in Wales (amounts to the same thing! ;) ) and is still sealed.

I just thought I would throw it open to offers before I use the stuff as it seems like kind of a waste to shoot it silent now sound film is so rare?

love

Freya

Oh, I want them!!!! I'll mail you 4 fresh K-40's for them, or something else. How about 2 K-40's and 2 Ektachrome VNF 7240 fresh from Kodak?

Jack in Portland Oregon
jhoneycutt@qwest.net

Post by **sunrise** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 12:26 am

I have one k40 sound cartridge dated 1992 in my fridge. I don't think I'll go into sound film shooting or projection, so even though it's cool to have it lying around, I'd rather see it put to use.

If you want it Jack, I'll trade for some ektachrome...

PM me if your interested.

Cheers
sunrise

Post by **Mikey** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 8:51 am

Sound super 8 is sooo cool..I wish they still made it! It does add an extra dimension when I project my films...

Post by **Angus** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 2:28 pm

Yeah I have a stash of sound film, always looking for more but will pass and let you other people nab this lot!

It does add an extra dimension, though sometimes a silent film is great too - especially of family events because it allows the people involved to talk about what they are viewing on the screen.

Post by **Ashesoftime** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 11:18 am

I have a cartridge of sound K40, I've never shot sound K40 before, so how does it work? you just send it to Kodak for processing and it will come back with sound?

Post by **Angus** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 12:58 pm

You need a sound camera of course, and all cameras I've come across must have a microphone plugged into them - it's not quite like a modern camcorder where the mic is built in (though it may be securely attached to the camera).

And then, assuming everything is working fine, you just send it to Kodak as usual. The sound is recorded on a thin strip of magnetic tape material (just like in a tape recorder) which runs down the edge of the film for its entire length. This is not affected by the processing chemicals at all, so when the film is processed there is a magnetic audio signal recorded along with the images.

So you just send the film off, and when it returns you have a film that when put through a sound projector yields the sounds recorded at the time of filming.

Post by **anthony** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 2:08 pm

If anybody wishes to sell or trade any of there Sound film for Fresh Silent stocks please let me know through PM or my e-mail

Anthony
(maz124s@hotmail.com)

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 3:16 pm

Angus wrote:Yeah I have a stash of sound film, always looking for more but will pass and let you other people nab this lot!

It does add an extra dimension, though sometimes a silent film is great too - especially of family events because it allows the people involved to talk about what they are viewing on the screen.

Have you ever considered secretly audio recording the viewing of your silent home movies. Just like that you have created your "behind the scenes" audio commentary for the DVD version!

Post by **Angus** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 4:53 pm

I have secretly recorded audio for years, made it something of a hobby when I was a wee lad

Post by **jhoneycutt** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:26 pm

I am also looking for K-40 sound film, or empty sound carts. I am in the USA.

Trade for fresh film, or I'll buy from you.

jack in Portland Oregon
jhoneycutt@qwest.net

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