Ernie Zahn Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Hiya, I've been shooting Super 8 for quite a while now and I've had this old DeVry 16mm camera kicking around for about 30 years and it looks about 50 years older than the time it's been in my possesion. It seems to work fine the crank works it, no places for possible light leaks etc. The next step is to actually try it out, can anyone give me a good place that sells filstock? I could name at least 15 good places for Super 8 but when it comes to 16mm I'll just shrug and say ebay. Let me know, Ernie Zahn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Giampa Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I am trying to figure this out myself! I have used all of my magical internet searching powers and come up empty handed... I am looking for a place in Los Angeles. It should not be hard to get this info on the net but I just can't pull it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance Shirley Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Film emporium < http://filmemporium.com/ > has good prices on new Fuji. And re-canned Kodak. You can order new Kodak straight from the source -- http://www.kodak.com -Chance Shirley Birmingham, AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salzmann Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Get a roll of Kodachrome16mm and do a film test to make sure the camera is working. I don't mean to be flippant but how is it possible to live in Los Angeles and not be able to find out where to buy film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Zahn Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 Thanks for the help. And I don't know how Robert Giampa is going to respond to "how is it possible to live in Los Angeles and not be able to find out where to buy film?" but speaking for myself I'm on the east coast. All filmstock places are scattered. I could probably try B&H but I haven't been to that area of Manhatten in years, and I don't have the time right now to go check if they have it ;) By the way I've been to the Kodak site before outside of Super 8 I have no idea what I'm looking for in filmstocks. They have millions of fancy names for these filmstocks like there seems to be 30 differnt Vision series stocks and I have no idea what gauge it is it's all overwhelming on that site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted October 8, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted October 8, 2004 Thanks for the help. And I don't know how Robert Giampa is going to respond to "how is it possible to live in Los Angeles and not be able to find out where to buy film?" but speaking for myself I'm on the east coast. All filmstock places are scattered. I could probably try B&H but I haven't been to that area of Manhatten in years, and I don't have the time right now to go check if they have it ;)By the way I've been to the Kodak site before outside of Super 8 I have no idea what I'm looking for in filmstocks. They have millions of fancy names for these filmstocks like there seems to be 30 differnt Vision series stocks and I have no idea what gauge it is it's all overwhelming on that site. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Kodak site has technical data for each stock, that includes a short introductory description of each film's characteristics: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products...ive/index.jhtml The product catalog lists all the available formats for each film: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products....1.4.18.4&lc=en You can always call your local Kodak representative for help in choosing the appropriate film stock(s) for your production: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/about/ww...d=0.1.4.5&lc=en In general, your choices are negative or reversal, tungsten or daylight, what exposure index (EI), and whether you want a lower contrast "look". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Zahn Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 The Kodak site has technical data for each stock, that includes a short introductory description of each film's characteristics: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products...ive/index.jhtml The product catalog lists all the available formats for each film: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products....1.4.18.4&lc=en You can always call your local Kodak representative for help in choosing the appropriate film stock(s) for your production: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/about/ww...d=0.1.4.5&lc=en In general, your choices are negative or reversal, tungsten or daylight, what exposure index (EI), and whether you want a lower contrast "look". <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the help wasn't traying to bash the site or anything because I do prefer buying my Super 8 filmstocks straight from Kodak I just didn't understand any other section on the site outside Super 8. Thanks again :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Giampa Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 John, thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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