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sorry for the redundant question folks, but thanks so much for your answers! you are kind folk.

ok, first, let me apologize for my complete lack of knowledge when it comes to cinematography, as well as for this question, as I'm sure it's been asked a million times before. but you'd be doing me a big favor if you could at least point me to the answer. the opening battle scene in Saving Private Ryan has a really sharp, high-contrast look to it. at least I think that's what it is, I'm not sure how to explain it, but I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. The same effect is used in the battles in Gladiator as well. The question is simply, how was this look achieved? A friend of mine thinks it just has something to do with over-cranking the camera, but I could swear I once read somewhere that it was some kind of modification they made to the camera. can anyone help? thanks a ton!

OK, here's a few different cameras I found for further information. I'm not necessarily looking at these specific cameras, but the models in general. Any opinions on any of those, or cameras directly related to them (the canon 1014XL-S, for example)? Thanks again! Minolta XL601 Bauer S715XL Braun Nizo 801 Beaulieu 6008S Canon 814XL-S Elmo 1012S-XL

That is fantastically good news, actually. Being a rank amateur, I wasn't sure if you could get a decent camera as cheaply as $50. I'll take your advice, though, and look for some specific cameras to ask about. Also, if anyone knows any good places to buy used/refurbished/whatever super-8 gear that has been inspected by someone who actually knows what they're doing, that would be mighty keen. eBay isn't exactly always the domain of experts.

Hi all. I'm looking to get into shooting film on super-8, mainly because I've never shot film before and I'd like to start out at least relatively on the cheap while I gain experience. But I'd also like to at least have some decent equipment to work with so that I know it's my inexperience causing any troubles and not just poor gear. I'm most likely going to buy a used camera on eBay or some other such place. any recommendations for a really decent quality used camera to look for? I'm hoping to spend less than $500 (the lesser the better), if getting a decent camera is possible in this price range. and while I'm at it, can someone maybe direct me to some nice resources for instruction on basic cinematography? thanks a bundle in advance!