35mm film camera

[David Negrin]

Hello,

 

Can someone suggest the best camera to use 35mm color film. Arri has a wide range but is way too expensive. Are there any other good cameras which can be used and can be rented.

 

Also, which film is the best for 35mm film shoots.

 

I am a director and have worked on 16mm till now. But now since am producing this movie, need to plan a lot on the costs.

 

TIA.

 

If cost is an issue, perhaps you might consider shooting super 16mm and doing a 4k scan on the DI and

35mm print out after post, You save on: Cameras, Filmstock, and lab costs. The Arri Sr3 is a very good camera

and they make some good lenes for it aswell.

Then again, wouldn't you want your D.P. to make this choice for you, part of trusting your Him/her is knowing that

that person knows what he's doing.

[Matt Pacini]

If cost is an issue, perhaps you might consider shooting super 16mm and doing a 4k scan on the DI and

35mm print out after post, ...

 

Wow, you say that as if doing a DI is cheap. It's not, it's very expensive.

 

And as for the Kovas: Anyone who shoots a feature with a noisy camera is completely out of their mind, if you ask me, and I was one of those people!

 

MP

[Frank Cook]

You might be able to find a DP (Or AC) that owns a camera kit. Some of the indie guys own an Arri BL or low-budget type of 35mm kit. Most will make you a good deal on the use of the equipment if they are getting work as part of the deal. Contact people they have worked with in the past before flying everything to your location! You need to know what they are like on set in addition to seeing examples of their film work. You need more than "a nice guy with a camera." If they are working, it would be worth your time and money to watch them on set (arrive early, so you can see how long it takes for them to get everything ready. Are they hung-over? Do they look for solutions, or complain about problems.) Ask to see a reel shot with the EXACT camera gear they intend to use for your shoot.

 

If you are shooting sound sync, do NOT try to use an Arri IIC, Konvas, or other loud camera. The post-production cost of cleaning-up the sound will destroy you budget.

 

Lastly, remember, cameras bodies don't form the image on the film - lenses do. Good lenses are critical, and they cost more than a camera. This is one place you don't want to cut corners. If you have ANY question about the ability of the person or gear, shoot test footage. It's money well spent.

[Guest wael nouredine]

the CAMEFLEX CM3 may be the best camera for an independant filmmaker

[Matthew Buick]

What would the M-16 be? A Panaflex?

 

If the Panaflex breaks down when you don't wrap it in cotton wool and falls to bits when you smash it over someone's head then yes.