Ok, you got me, now what Camera?

Post by **snaggs** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:25 am

Super 8 cameras seem pretty thin on the ground here (Perth Australia), at least anything other than your plastic 18fps cheapo models.. though the K40 film is easy to find, so someone must be shooting.

The main shop here that sells old camera gear... only has one 2nd hand item in there shop.. and its NOT cheap!

Beaulieu 4008 ZM4 with Schneider zoom lens 6 to 66mm F1.8 $2,500.00

and is about the same price as a 16mm camera

Bolex H16 reflex RXVS camera body + 18-86mm F2.5 Vario Switar lens$2,500.00

Any other well renowned Super8 shops in the world which I could mail-order from?

Daniel.

Post by **Taqi** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:40 am

I bought a Nizo Pro from here:

http://www.super8camera-shop.com/shop/index.html

In mint condition and arrived very quickly. I would not hesitate to buy another camera from this guy. Others may have had different experiences.

Otherwise you might wish to plumb carefully the depths of e-bay - consider very carefully the description of the camera, the sellers feedback etc and ask questions if need be... and be realistic about how much to pay for a camera - eg a $50 Nizo pro is very likely to be a bag of shite..... I usually monitor the condition and prices of particular models for a month or two before picking an auction to bid on...

Post by **snaggs** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:29 pm

Ok, Ive found a little bit of booty, these are in Aussie dollars, so take 25% for $US.

Elmo Super 8 Sound 230S-XL $150
Canon 1014 Electronic (As new in box with manuals) $250
Elmo Super 8 XL 3000AF Macro $55
Eumig 30 XL Live Sound $55
Minolta XL 400 $50

These are all mint from a collector who is quitting the hobby.

Daniel.

PS. Also a Canon Auto Zoom 814, $150

Post by **downix** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:33 pm

The Minolta is an excellent camera I've found. The Canon is considered one of the best made, however. So, if the price is good with you, go Canon. If not, go Minolta.

Post by **Regular 8 Freak** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:40 pm

Yes the Minolta is nice. In fact it is the only Super8 Camera I actually use these days. If you have the $$$ the Canon is a fine camera, as posted earlier finding an 814 is always an option at a better price. I recently sold an 814 to a friend for $100.00 US. Kind of sorry that I did now, good chance from a conversation he and I had last week that I may buy it back. Why not buy the Minolta and give S8 a try?

Post by **Justin Lovell** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:52 pm

variable shutter on the 1014 e would sell me on that.

never used the minolta.

depends on your use, real production, 1014.
it's got a big/long lens and is a little heavy.

point and shoot road trips where you can't give up the space.... not the 1014 e.

jusetan

Post by **Paul L.** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:02 pm

$2500 for a Beaulieu ZM4 is extortion, I think. You should be able to find a good Beaulieu ZM2 or ZM4 for around $500 in working condition, and maybe only needs a battery recell. If you buy a Beaulieu, you won't regret it. I already had a good camera (Elmo 1012XL), but found a good deal on a Beaulieu ZM2. The ZM2 sat in my closet for a while but I eventually used it for the first time, fell in love with it, and now it's the only super8 camera I use. I love it so much that I want to find his 16mm older brother...

Post by **LastQuark** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:34 pm

The like new Canon 1014 is a good price. Ebay provide you with more options and can get lucky. Some samples:

Rare Beaulieu 4008ZMII with 6-80mm lens for US$467:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 7694747&rd

Beaulieu 6008S for US$149:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 7518888408

Post by **ccortez** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:55 pm

You're not buying a camera just to prove you're not a troll are you? ;)

Website · Post by **Andersens Tears** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:55 pm

Hi there,

Try contacting +AnonymousGuest+ he's a member on this forum and has some seriously top and mint condition Super 8 gear for sale and he is in Oz! He is a great guy, and I recommend you contact him. (he has posted an add on this webiste)

Otherwise, if you're after Serviced and repaired Nizo's go to http://www.merzbarn.com Guy Parker has a reputation second to none for service and expertise regarding these cameras. The prices are high, but for a fully serviced and calibrated Nizo you get what you pay for.

All the best

Andersens Tears

Post by **super8man** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:55 pm

I recommend the Zeiss Movieflex GS8 with the 6-60mm. Best damn lens there is period.

Post by **onsuper8** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:21 pm

Snaggs,

there's a full list of equipment sellers on http://www.onsuper8.org

Post by **Shion** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:49 pm

Nice to see another West Aussie Super8'er on the boards.

Is the seller of those cameras based in Perth? Are you able to supply his/her contact details? I'd be interested in one or two of those myself.

-Bon

Post by **gurra83** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:43 pm

Paul L. wrote:$2500 for a Beaulieu ZM4 is extortion, I think. You should be able to find a good Beaulieu ZM2 or ZM4 for around $500 in working condition, and maybe only needs a battery recell. If you buy a Beaulieu, you won't regret it. I already had a good camera (Elmo 1012XL), but found a good deal on a Beaulieu ZM2. The ZM2 sat in my closet for a while but I eventually used it for the first time, fell in love with it, and now it's the only super8 camera I use. I love it so much that I want to find his 16mm older brother...

I just bought a Beaulieu 4008 ZM 4 with a Schneider 1,4 / 6-70 on ebay for 280 EUR last sunday. The camera body was a bit scratched but the seller guaranted that it was in good working condition. Also a new battery (700mA/h). And a mate box which looked nice. Hoping to recieve it this week.

Nice "David Lynch" avatar there Shion!
8)

Post by **gianni1** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:08 pm

Get yourself a disposable, plastic almost pinhole lens, manual Super 8, I got one just like this for Ã‚Â£2.00 at a boot sale last year. Somebody's selling one for Ã‚Â£20.00 on ebay... I would bid if the start was Ã‚Â£0.99...

[EDIT]

Mine's got a Sun Opt Aux Wide Angle Lens. It's got three f stops, sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy, and one indoors w/lamp. f16, 11, & 5.6. Cheapo, but looks good to outsiders...
Gianni