Patrick DeMaris Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi, this is my first post. I'm a super 8 Virgin. I bought an argus 812 put new batteries in it and I was wondering if this should work without film in it ? Yes, I know that I can't shoot a movie without film but should it at least power on our dies it need the film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerg Polzfusz Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi! I don't know that camera. Hence only a general answer: Most cameras run without a film (but please only test 18fps or slower and only for a few seconds!) And their light-meter should also react (even though it heavily depends on the camera whether it assumes the highest or the lowest possible ASA). And in many cameras the motor-zoom (if any) also works without film. However there are some cameras with motor zoom, where the motor only works while shooting (and in some cases even only when a film-cartridge has been inserted). There are also several cameras that detect the presence of a cartridge and that block a few up to nearly all functions without a cart. However in at least 90% of all cameras at least the light-meter is working without a film. Jörg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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