quietest super-8 camera

Jason Maeda · May 2, 2005

hey guys,

anyone know of any really quiet super-8's? my canon 1014xls is loud as hell. i'm experimenting with different ways to quiet her, but sometimes i need to ride the controls.

jk :ph34r:

John Hyde · May 2, 2005

The Nizo 6080 and 6056 are the quietest super 8 cameras to my knowledge. But, the Canon 1014 XLS is more reliable and gives very consistent, quality results. It?s a toss up as to which would be easier and more economical to go with.

Scot McPhie · May 2, 2005

try these links

http://www.filmshooting.com./scripts/forum...opic.php?t=1609

http://www.filmshooting.com./scripts/forum...topic.php?t=692

Scot

Matt Pacini · May 2, 2005

Without question, the only quiet Super 8 camera is the Nizo 6080 (&6056).

Matt Pacini

Jason Maeda · May 3, 2005

thanks guys :ph34r:

Chris Burke · May 3, 2005

Nizo 6080, I bought mine off of Matt, he should know. Also a great camera in it's own right.

Matt Pacini · May 4, 2005

OK, I want my camera back!

I miss it!

...sniff sniff... :(

Rick Palidwor · May 5, 2005

Matt's right: the Nizo 6080 & 6056. The reason is: internal rubber belts. The down-side, the belts break and are hard to replace. I would expect your Canon 1014-XLS to be relatively quiet. Might be a problem in there.

Rick

Jason Maeda · May 5, 2005

i've owned three and they've all been pretty loud. my roommate's bauer is much quieter.

jk :ph34r:

Edited May 5, 2005 by jasonkollias

Chris Burke · May 5, 2005

Your issues may be just those three cameras. I have owned and used many more than three cameras. And countless many other brands. The 6080 is by far the quietest made Super 8 camera. Perhaps a 7008 Pro or 9008 is quieter, but in most folks price range, the 6080 can't be beat. Send your cameras to Duall in NYC. they do a good job on Nizos, get it lubed.

chris