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  1. Nicholas Kovats
    What is this gorgeous mockup on you website? http://www.yolk.org/y2-camera/ 16mm?
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    Congratulations, David! Wonderful. Can you explain the design of the spinning mirror? Why the stepped pattern? I am intrigued by your other design the Super 8 prototype is sitting on. Were you exploring other mounts? PL? Is that a mockup of an over the shoulder co-axial mag? Are you designing a digital servo motor with firmware upgrades? What is the actual pull down mechanism? If I may ask...what is your background?
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    Thank you! Much better design and navigation. Encore!
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    I found a cheap example on eBay, i.e. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VINTAGE-SIEMENS-2000-16mm-projector-made-in-GERMANY-110-120V-/112257865741?hash=item1a2317180d:g:cMwAAOSwPCVYAQT7 Check out this beautiful restored 16mm magnetic fullcoat open-reel recorders, i.e. https://wn.com/leevers_rich_series_f_(_f1621p_mk_i_)_16mm_magnetic_film_tape_recorder An ancient commercial for a 16mm fullcost recorder, i.e. https://wn.com/leevers_rich_series_f_(_f1621p_mk_i_)_16mm_magnetic_film_tape_recorder
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    Roger, That would be the Siemens 2000 16mm projector that could record on magnetic stripes on the 16mm film , i.e. http://www.van-eck.net/itable.php?lang=en&size=&cat=film&merk=151&type=2000 They also had a 2nd variation that duplicated the transport that was basically a two track 16mm projector. One for picture and the other was for 16mm fullcoat magnetic film. Both were interlocked for sync.
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    Tobin Cinema Systems Inc. Has Closed Down As Of Dec. 31, 2016 The staff that are too young to retire all have day jobs elsewhere. However we can have them sometimes come back and build items for you as a hobby. We will have peculiar terms and conditions that will apply. Thanks to everyone for their patronage over the years!
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    Thanks, Andries.
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    An optical behemoth and legend has been acquired by an American friend. Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH originally manufactured this incredible Schneider-Kreuznach 6-180mm f/1.8 Variogon lens (30x) made for Beaulieu 6008/7008/9008 series Super 8 cameras. I was only aware of it's existence as a prototype vis a vis the attached lens data sheets originally supplied by Schneider. Apparently a few were produced for the German market. Note the attached Beaulieu Lens Control Unit (LCU) regarding iris/zoom and the Beaulieu breech-lock. There are two kinds of Beaulieu breech-lock mounts, identified by different placements of the ‘locating pin’. This zoom has the pin located at six o’clock for Beaulieu 7008/9008 series cameras. The alternative would be a pin located at ten o’clock for the Beaulieu 6008 series of cameras. Check out the reference shot comparing the length of this lens relative to the "tiny" classic Beaulieu 4008 ZM II. :) Google Photo Album (original resolution): https://goo.gl/photos/r7TZJC5tKPuKsKPU9 Schneider still provides current links that reference it's origins and development, i.e. http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/fileadmin/user_upload/bu_photo_imaging/Foto-Objektive/know_how/Variogon_Zoom_Lenses.pdf http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/en/photo-imaging/product-field/photo-lenses/products/know-how/zoom-lens-variogon-and-betavaron/
  9. Nicholas Kovats
    Looking forward to your new operation!
  10. Nicholas Kovats
    Robert. It says here on your web site that ..."Cinelab is acquiring a new LED based 2K film recorder from the same LA based company that built our state-of-the-art modular film scanner. " Will this be replacing the laser based Arri?
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    Impressive, Robert. Do you have an online price list?
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    More details on their setup, ie http://www.videofilmsolutions.com/recorder
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    Apparently these guys are one of the best regarding DI to 16/35mm film prints on the US east coast. They provide a scene by scene color timed internegative and a single positive print as per their listed base price. The color timed IN then becomes the fundamental cornerstone to multiple prints if you can afford it. I would digitally grade your scanned film originals. Slightly. http://www.videofilmsolutions.com/digital-intermediates--printing
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    Some enterprising "students" attached a Bolex 16mm film camera to a drone for some spectacular shots over a US desert. The making of video contains beautiful scanned excerpts of the Bolex aerial cinematography. Shot on Kodak Vision 3 50D color negative. They used the following equipment, i.e. Gimbal used: Movi M5 Drone used: Freefly Alta 8 (weight capacity of 15 lbs) Camera used: Bolex H16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsRexSiCx20
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    Well, Zack, you lucked out with Dom's excellent overview. He is a seperlative camera engineer and technician. I will now officially put my dream to rest.
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    I have been obseesed with this for some time but have yet to find a third party adapter. I suspect a custom machining job is required as the FFD offset is minimal at approximately 5mm. Good luck.
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    Try this tiny url form of the actual link, i.e. http://tinyurl.com/h9b7eo9
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    No, I don't. Yes, this forum shorten's URLs and this can break a link. The thread makes reference to the now illegal chemicals used in the process.
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    No, I don't. Yes, this forum shorten's URLs and this can break a link. The thread makes reference to the now illegal chemicals used in the process.
  20. Nicholas Kovats
    Did you grab these pics from this 2010 thread? ihttp://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000103e
  21. Nicholas Kovats
    Your welcome. Jean Louis Seguin only converts Bolex H8 or H16 bodies. Marco is able to convert the smaller Russian Quarz models in a Double Super 8 UltraPan/Panascope model. No has converted the smaller and older Bolex Regular 8 models. Very tiny spaces to work with. No room for reflex viewing as Marco's work as attested to.
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    That's correct, Gabe. The image circle of R8/S8 lenses will not cover the UltraPan8/Panascope gate. But any standard 16mm C-Mount optic will provide sufficient coverage and then some as the UP8/Panascope gate is optically centered.
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    Les Bosher's excellent Bolex Bayonet adapters occasionally show up on eBay. They are the best if you are so inclined. His stock BBM adapters are Canon FD, Nikon F, Arri PLM, B,S. As someone mentioned previously keep it simple for best results regarding older SLR/Cine primes. He can almost build anything if the camera-lens registers allow for it. Worth every penny. Bomb proof. His Bolex Bayonet to Arri PL is very beefy with a built in support system. http://www.lesbosher.co.uk/
  24. Nicholas Kovats
    Ask and you shall receive a response to circular logic... http://giphy.com/gifs/wtf-what-gif-oaZk0WNSO7fXi
  25. Nicholas Kovats
    You cinematographer "types" crack me up! I am still laughing. :) Very funny, Justin. As eloquent as always, David.
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