Super-8 Video Assist?

:~BrokenGhost~: · Post by **:~BrokenGhost~:** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 8:28 am

Greetings all,

I have just completed a basic tripod jib I wish to use with my NIZO super8.
The problem is, I have no way of viewing what I am actually filming and I'm not so good at guess work...

I have used a similar setup with a DV camera where I could output (via RCA) to a portable monitor, which worked fine.

As super8 has no such connections, I wonder if it would possible to attach one of those spy cameras (or similar) to the viewfinder which would then be outputed to a monitor...

I am not so fussed concerning resolution, just something to help my framing.

Any ideas/comments on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

Take Care,
Broken~

Post by **Giovanni** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 10:44 am

http://www.indiefilmsonline.com/Super8/S8VideoTap.html

:~BrokenGhost~: · Post by **:~BrokenGhost~:** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 11:21 am

Thanks Giovanni, that's the kinda thing I had in mind alright.

That cigar camera is NOT cheap, though I assume it to be broadcast quality so what do you expect...

Hopefully i'll be able to adapt the idea with a much cheaper camera, I'm sure it'll work just the same *fingers crossed*

Post by **MovieStuff** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 2:21 pm

Here is what you need. Cheap, too.

http://www.pelikancam.com/cgi-bin/pelikancam/pum.htm

Roger

Post by **crimsonson** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 3:02 pm

Roger

quick question:

would you recommend a narrow or wide field of view?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 3:02 pm

Ahhh, that should be perfect, thanks Roger

Your right...very cheap, just the way i like it

Have you known of anyone to go this route before by chance? I am curious as to how well these little cameras will pick up the viewfinder image.

Anyway, I see they do a 30day guarantee so if it fails miserably i won't be losing out any.

I'll post my results if anyone is interested.

Cheers,
~Broken

:~BrokenGhost~: · Post by **:~BrokenGhost~:** » Fri Sep 06, 2002 3:05 pm

Bah! it seems I can't log on :?

It said I was...hmmm....bugger it

Post by **jessh** » Sat Sep 07, 2002 12:32 am

I would love to hear how these end up working. One thing I wonder about that might not even be an issue is focus, how close will things be in focus on these cameras, since it will be so close to the viewfinder could this be a problem? or will you just have to adjust the diopter and it will simply work? If it works out I may have to try and find the cash to buy one for myself :-)

~Jess

:~BrokenGhost~: · Post by **:~BrokenGhost~:** » Sat Sep 07, 2002 1:40 am

That's a very good point actually, and one I hadn't really considered to be honest.

I may ask the store concerning focus issues before purchasing one of these things.

Hopefully, as you say, it may just be an issue of focusing the diopter or even purchasing a camera also with a focus to work with, maybe this isn't even an issue.

If you go to the link above, you will see a Sony cigar camera being used in this manner with a Canon super8, so it's definately possible.

I'll let you know...

Post by **MovieStuff** » Sat Sep 07, 2002 1:57 am

I actually use these very units to make video taps for 16mm cameras. The lenses will unscrew out to a variety of distances. In fact, you can actually create a really great little "video microscope" by bringing the lens WAY out. I use on like that to inspect components too small for these old eyes.

Anyway, the work perfect for video assist. However, the biggest problem with super 8 cameras is a really dim image. So don't think that you're going to be able to make any quality judgements. Framing only for these babies, but they work great.

Roger