Jeremy Rumas Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I recently found out about the 128 fps version of the Bell and Howell Filmo. It was a modified version of the Filmo. Does anyone have any experience shooting with one of these? How does the footage look? It does not have pin registration I know, or reflex viewfinder. I am considering this as an inexpensive way to acquire slow motion footage. And I love the idea of a 128fps camera that has a hand wound motor. Would be great for traveling with. -Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Vex Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I have a Kodak K100 which has an exceedingly long wind (40 or more seconds at 24 fps), but typical windup cameras run for much less time. At 128fps, a camera that runs for 30 seconds at 24fps would last a mere 5.6 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Rumas Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 I have a Kodak K100 which has an exceedingly long wind (40 or more seconds at 24 fps), but typical windup cameras run for much less time. At 128fps, a camera that runs for 30 seconds at 24fps would last a mere 5.6 seconds. True, but when played back it will stretch that 5.6 seconds into 30 seconds. And not many shots needs to last more than 30 seconds on screen for my project. Thanks for the input though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Colcord Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Responding to this ancient thread - I just acquired one of these Filmo "Superspeed" cameras. They weren't actually a modification, but a version of the camera that Bell & Howell made in (presumably) smaller numbers than the standard Filmo. I found a manual online which says that the full spring wind will shoot 15 feet of film at 128 fps. My camera came with a motor, but I'm more interested in shooting with the spring wind (at least for the first tests I'm going to shoot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Colcord Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 I shot a roll for fun with my Filmo Superspeed, 128fps on a spring motor. No editing. Processing and scan by Cinelab Boston Lens: Angenieux 17-68 with dogleg finder, Skylight filter Stock: Kodak 500T 7230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Forrest Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 That is awesome, Webster! Makes me want to grab a Filmo and blast through a roll at 64f/s. That footage is great and it shows us all how incredibly stable the Filmos are! Phil Forrest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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