Question about the Beaulieu 4008-5008

[Saltybeef]

Hi everyone - This is my first time posting, as most of you can see. Am I glad I stumbled upon this! I have been looking for a forum like this for quite a while.

Anyway - I went to a local camera shop that sells 8-S8 equipment. The guy says that he has a Beaulieu 4008 5 (?). I am new to Super 8mm and was told that these were the best to buy. He wants $950 for it. Would I be better off getting something cheaper? Or is this a good price? I am looking to shoot a Trailer to show to potential investors, so I want a good look to it.

Thanks in advance -

[Saltybeef]

Sorry - I also forgot to ask whether a crystal sync is needed for sync sound. If I plan on transferring all of my footage to Mini-Dv - will I need to get a crystal sync camera?
I plan on using a DAT recorder. Will it go out of sync quickly? Is there some sort of adaptor I can buy?
Thanks again -

[jukkasil]

Saltybeef wrote:

"The guy says that he has a Beaulieu 4008 5 (?)"

I haven't ever heard about this type of model (4008 5), but if you want to check more details from that guy, here are some information of couple Beaulieu 4008 models:



Beaulieu

4008 M 3

Year: 77

Lens: Schneider 1,4 / 8 - 50 mm

Manual Zoom

Macro focusing

Manual / Auto Exposure

Frame rates: 2,4,8,18,25,36,50,70 + single frame

Shutter degree: Var.

Fades

Lap dissolve

Remote control socket

No sound

Also sold with Schneider Kreuznach 1,8/6-66 mm lens. A simplified version of ZM2, made for rough field use.



Beaulieu

4008 S

Year: 69-70

Lens: Angenieux 1,9 / 8 - 64 mm

Manual Zoom

Ground Glass Focusing

Manual / Auto Exposure

Frame rates: 2,4,8,18,25,36,50,70 + single frame

Shutter degree: Var.

Fades

Remote control socket

No sound



Beaulieu

4008 ZM

Year: 69-71

Lens: Angenieux 1,9 / 8 - 64 mm

Auto / Manual Zoom with Variable Speed 2-16 s.

Ground Glass Focusing

Macro focusing

Manual / Auto Exposure

Frame rates: 2,4,8,18,25,36,50,70 + single frame

Shutter degree: Var.

Fades

Flash contact

Weight: 900 g

No sound



Beaulieu

4008 ZM 2

Year: 71-77

Lens: Schneider Kreuznach 1,8 / 6 - 66 mm

Auto / Manual Zoom with Variable Speed

Ground Glass Focusing

Macro focusing

Manual / Auto Exposure

Frame rates: 2,4,8,18,25,36,50,70 + single frame

Shutter degree: Var.

Fades

Lap dissolve

Remote control socket

Flash contact

Weight: 900 g

No sound

The later version of the model has a declutch button above the frame counter for lap dissolves

and superimpositions.

http://www.mondofoto.com/cameras/Beauli ... zmii_4.jpg



Beaulieu

4008 ZM 4

Year: 77-78

Lens: Schneider Optivaron 1,4 / 6 - 70 mm

Ground Glass Focusing

Macro focusing

Manual / Auto Exposure

Frame rates: 2,4,8,18,25,36,50,70,80 + single frame

Shutter degree: Var.

Fades

Lap dissolve

Remote control socket

Flash contact

Weight: 900 g

No sound

[Andreas Wideroe]

$950 was a steep price! I would say more like $150-350 for a second hand nice condition camera.

Check http://www.ebay.com and search for Beaulieu!

/Andreas

[paul]

actually, I was planning to sell my 5008 ms for 450. I will probably put it on e bay.

paul