Search found 383 matches

by granfer
Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: testing sheet for speed accuracy of camera
Replies: 16
Views: 11613

Re: testing sheet for speed accuracy of camera

The correct name is "Stroboscope Disc (or Wheel)". There are design programs on line, but they usually relate to common speeds, such as those for records. Better idea is a black disc with white dots around the edge and use a cheap digital optical tachometer to read the speed........ http:/...
by granfer
Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: What's brighter a 15v 150 watt EFR bulb or 30v 80 watt ELB?
Replies: 6
Views: 4193

Re: What's brighter a 15v 150 watt EFR bulb or 30v 80 watt E

Of course, this isn't really about which BULB is brighter.... it's about which PROJECTED image from PROJECTORS with these BULBS is brighter.(See first sentence of first post... it refers to projectors using different bulbs) ......... and that's down to the projector's light gathering, utilising and ...
by granfer
Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: pathe ds8 lens
Replies: 14
Views: 10042

Re: pathe ds8 lens

Is that it? It was just getting exciting!!!
by granfer
Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:12 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800
Replies: 21
Views: 14183

Re: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800

The range of "trick" facilities provided on this camera is impressive: I've tried them all and found them to do "what's on the tin" both effectively and reliably. The only one to be wary of is the "lap dissolve"..... usually very, very good results but because it involv...
by granfer
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800
Replies: 21
Views: 14183

Re: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800

did your purchase come with the User Manual?
by granfer
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800
Replies: 21
Views: 14183

Re: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800

Yes, Alkalines supply large currents also, conventional (zinc acid and zinc chloride) types are fine. Alkaline and NiCad were not generally (Domestically) available when most such cameras were made. My Nizo 801 recommends Alkaline (current limiting built-in) therefore conventionals OK. No statement ...
by granfer
Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800
Replies: 21
Views: 14183

Re: Braun Super 8 Nizo Profesaional S800

QUOTE: "As for the batteries: I've used various rechargeable batteries in various super8- and single8-cameras without any problems. The current "low self-discharging" batteries are working fine, too." Fine, as far as it goes! Yes, they will all WORK fine..... BUT (and it's a BIG ...
by granfer
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?
Replies: 39
Views: 17805

Re: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: No comment! The jury is out.
by granfer
Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?
Replies: 39
Views: 17805

Re: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?

Roger gets to the core of the matter in his usual inimitable style, and by saying some of the things some of us were reluctant to say! First off, to answer the question "Can a dual 8 digitizer be built for under $1000?" and then he adds ... The answer CAN be yes but is best answered with a...
by granfer
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?
Replies: 39
Views: 17805

Re: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?

Quote: "Everything you do takes time. Watching TV takes time. Watching a movie takes time. Walking to the bus stop takes time. Sitting on the beach takes time. Drinking coffee takes time. Reading and writing on filmshooting.com takes time. Who is to say anything that takes time is any more, or ...
by granfer
Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?
Replies: 39
Views: 17805

Re: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?

Thanks, woods01, for saying the same as me in slightly different words. It's a "no-brainer", isn't it?
Sadly, however, once we get an idea, we humans press on regardless ............
by granfer
Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?
Replies: 39
Views: 17805

Re: DIY Dual 8 Telecine HD Digitizer under $1000?

I concur with milesandjules! The straight answer to your specific basic question is ... I don't think so. However, even if you manage to find all your basic components to your perceived specifications which, when put together, should produce your required result for under your $1000, don't be surpri...
by granfer
Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Silver Reclamation
Replies: 11
Views: 5677

Re: Silver Reclamation

And just how much "recoverable" silver is there in, say, 400- feet of film, anyway?
by granfer
Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Warmth Crashes In - All My Friends Are Cooked
Replies: 9
Views: 3486

Re: Warmth Crashes In - All My Friends Are Cooked

That's what I thought. Because it's incomprehensible it MUST be Art ... and therefore I must enjoy the feeling that I don't understand its incomprehensibility.

I suppose that the sentence I have just written in gobbledegook makes me an Artist also. Whoopee!
by granfer
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Small gauge film forum
Topic: Warmth Crashes In - All My Friends Are Cooked
Replies: 9
Views: 3486

Re: Warmth Crashes In - All My Friends Are Cooked

What is it meant to be?