Nick Norton

Thanks Mark! -nicholas

Does anyone know where to find an adapter or a screw that would work with my manfrotto head and Eclair ACL? The standard screw size that came on the manfrotto is too small, and i think my camera requires the larger 3/4'' thread size. thanks- nicholas

Originally just as a camera test... but i have actually thought up a use for the look. Does anyone else have any advice on how i should plan to expose this stock since it is so old? thanks- nicholas

So i just ran some leader through my Eclair ACL, and everything seems to be working alright. I am now about to put some actual film through it, but i'll be shooting 100ft. of Plus-K reversal that was supposed to be processed back in 1966. So i was wondering how i should compensate in my exposure for such an old film. Should i rate it slower, or faster? Also, i don't even know what the film is supposed to be rated because there is no indication of the film speed on the box. Any help would be appreciated- nicholas

Hate to tell you Tom, but i think you did. I have a french 200ft mag, and just ordered 6 different stocks of 100ft daylight loading spools B-wound single perf. Not sure if that is going to be emulsion in, or out... buttt what does this mean? Should i be alright? thanks- nicholas

Thanks Tom, i appreciate it. I only have a plastic core like the one in that photo. Will this work for the take-up until i can get a metal reel? thanks- nicholas

Also, and pardon my ignorancy, but i am confused on how the Eclair magazine works in terms of loading a spool of film and having a core on the take-up side of the mag. If i buy 100ft. of film from Kodak, will it already come on a spool? Will i need a seperate spool on the take-up side of the magazine? thanks- nicholas

Yes, Please! Thanks- nicholas

Was looking to buy some film leader to test loading my Eclair ACL magazines. Saw this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/KODAK-16MM-WHITE-MOVIE...VQQcmdZViewItem Is that the right core? Doesn't look like it would fit on my magazine. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks- Nicholas

What actually is collimating? And how often do you have to have this done? -nicholas

Thanks for the help everyone, especially Jason. I eventually discovered the correct procedure on my own, but your post was exactly the problem i was having. (so yes, the camera seems to be fully functional) However, might still have to send this one away. At least the 400ft mag! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/truespin19/photo1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/truespin19/photo2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/truespin19/photo4.jpg

So does anyone have any knowledge concerning my main question which was if there was a general consensus of lens manufacturers being good/bad/better/worse? Especially between Kinoptik and Angenieux? -nicholas

Looking at wide angle lenses, and was curious what company typically made "better" lenses. I was specifically looking at a: Kinoptik 5.7mm f1.8 cameflex mount lens VS. Angenieux 5.9mm f1.8 cameflex mount lens The only real difference i see is the Kinoptik being able to accept 2x2 filters, but what i am really concerned with is image quality. Is there a general rule when it comes to the quality of lens manufacturers? Is this even possible? And i hate to admit it, but how the hell do you pronounce Angenieux? :blink: -nicholas

Yeah, mine is supposed to have a light meter. Also, the shutter seems to stop closed rather than open when i turn off the motor. (i can't see through the viewfinder)

My Eclair ACLII finally made its way from nation to nation, to inside my apartment. I bought the Bescor battery belt Saul recommended, and although i don't have any film/leader to load into the camera... i attempted to turn it on and run it at 8fps. I turned on the main switch by the ACL logo on the front of the camera, and the unit powered up but immediatley started to record/run the motor. I tried turning on the switch near the side handle as well, but the camera continues to record even if i push/don't push the button on the handle. The button seems to have no effect whatsoever. Am i doing something wrong? Or is this thing destined for Bernie? thanks- nicholas

I am picking up my Eclair ACL later tonight, and it is my first 16mm camera. I wanted to take it to someone who has experience with this camera, and have them at least take a short look at it and tell me if there is anything wrong/missing/need fixing/cleaning. Anyone know of someone in or around Orlando that could help me out? Thanks- Nicholas

I am picking up my Eclair ACL later tonight (shaking with excitement) and wanted to test it out. However, i have no film for it at the moment. Can i run the motor without film, or is this bad for the camera? thanks- nicholas

I went to the website and could only find the paperback edition. Anyone know where to find a hard back?

Wanted to get my hands on this manual for a while, but i'm not quite sure which to get. I think the 9th ed. is the newest, which i suppose is the one i should get. However, there seem to be a few of these. Also, i read the 9th edition was "completely revised"? Does this mean the 9th edition is a lot different from the ones before it? How different is the manual from edition to edition? These are the few different 9th editions i found: http://www.amazon.com/American-Cinematogra...4343&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/American-Cinematogra...5231&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.com/American-Cinematogra...5231&sr=8-3 Thanks for any help- Nicholas

I actually own and have read that book in its entirety once... and frequently go back to it. I know most of the fundamentals when it comes to cinematography, however my mind started going and i was unsure if perhaps i assumed too much and possibly looked over something. Unfortunatly, i am out of town at the moment, and unable to go back to "cinematography." I also just realized that Mullen, THE David Mullen, is an active particapant here at cinematography.com... and holy sh**. All i can say is we are all very lucky to have such a community of professionals and newcomers alike to help/inspire/learn. Long live cinematography.com! Thank you, that helped a ton. -Nicholas

So why would "they" make it so damn confusing? Why not have f2, then f4, then f8, then f16, and so on. Why should every OTHER number double if not for the sole reason to make cinematography more confusing?

BOREDOM ALERT: This post is about F stops. Ok, i thought i had this thing down to a science... but my mind started thinking (surprise)... and i came to the realization that perhaps i have been wrong this entire time. I understand one stop difference lets half or twice as much light to reach the film. However, i always thought of this "stop" as a click on the f-stop ring. So 2.8 to 4 would be one stop. But i started thinking, perhaps 2.8 to 5.6 is one stop... and 4 would be maybe a third of a stop difference? So, my question... is say f4 to f8 a one stop difference, or is f4 to f5.6 a one stop difference. Sorry for the ignorancy of this question- Nicholas

Thanks again Keneu for all the help. I have no desire to jump right into a film production. I'm simply obsessed with cinematography/light/celluloid and am finally having the opportunity to get my hands on the equipment and start shooting. I plan on doing test after test, and helping friends or whoever has an idea for a flick. Full Sail sounds like a great idea... would i be asking too much if i offered to shoot any project they had as long as they pay for the stock/processing/transfer? -Nicholas

I can't thank you enough Keneu! -Nicholas

HUGE beginner question alert! About to start shooting 16mm film, and i have come to the ignorant conclusion that there are only: 7 Color negative stocks 1 Color reversal stock (ONLY ONE!?) 2 BW reversal 2 BW negative This information was gathered from Kodak's website. I believe FUJI has some 16mm stock, but i am having trouble finding it. Is this true? Shooting on an eclair ACL, what perf stock do i need? Do all films come in mutliple perf setups? Is there a difference between regular 16mm film and super 16mm film? A TON of questions, i know. My sympathies to those who have read this, or who choose to answer a question or two- Nicholas