Chris Alex Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Ive been making music videos with Betacam SP and miniDV for years. Now i want to switch to super8 film. Im looking for a camera than can be affordable and can give me a professional film look. I think that Beaulieu 4008 series is the one for me. But which one should i go for? Any advise welcomed. Athens - Greece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Downes Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Probably the 4008S or 4008Pro, but if you're aiming that high, had you considered the 6008PRO, with the capability of accepting the 400' Supermag giving you 20 minutes of runtime vs the 4008's 3 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Last Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Probably the 4008S or 4008Pro I think you mean 4008ZM2 and ZM4? I prefer the ZM2 because it always comes with better lens. You can get the Schneider 6-66mm and, rarely, it comes with the Angenieux 6-80mm. The latter has the same mechanical specs as the ZM4 including maximum film speed. A great majority of ZM4's comes with Schneider 6-70mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Downes Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Right, the ZM2/4. But I never used the supplied lenses, honestly, preferring to stick to my 16mm lenses. (hey, I like-a my Leica) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Alex Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Right, the ZM2/4. But I never used the supplied lenses, honestly, preferring to stick to my 16mm lenses. (hey, I like-a my Leica) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What type of lenses can i install on the 4008? Are they easy to find? Is there any wide angle lens for this baby? What are they called? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake harris Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 What type of lenses can i install on the 4008? Are they easy to find? Is there any wide angle lens for this baby? What are they called? The 4008 series accept any c-mount lenses, but obviously a lens thats wide for 16mm won't be so wide on s8. You can however use the Century 6mm adapter that fits on the Switar 10mm c-mounts and that works well, my prefered choice. It is a bit more expensive but you get the interchangability between your 16mm and s8 lens set that way. OR You can use the Nizo UWL III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Will Montgomery Posted August 8, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted August 8, 2008 You can pick up inexpensive CCTV c-mount lenses for these cameras as well. Not always the sharpest, but often very wide. I have a Pentax 6mm lens for my 4008 zm2 and it's fun to use since everything past just a few feet is in focus. Plus it's a very fast lens. Bought it new from B&H for around $100. Plus there are plenty of C-Mount lenses intended for 16mm cameras (Bolex, Kodak K-100, ect.) in various speeds, widths and quality. Downside is that it isn't as sharp as the Schneider 6-66mm of course. But having to focus that lens can slow you down considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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