Zack Spiger

FOR SALE: Aaton A-minima S16mm Camera Package in excellent working condition 3 mags Wooden handgrip Top handle 2 re-celled onboard batteries HD TAP by Oliver Millar Serviced by Danny at Cinefacilities Camera is located in Paris, France For more information and photos please contact zackspiger@gmail.com

oh that's very sad.

Now that it's almost 2016, does anyone have any other examples of 2 perf films scanned at 4k? How common is de-graining now for those who can't stomach all the texture? thanks!

Manu, I have an Aaton Penelope and I'm based in Paris. I'm also fluent in French. If you're still interested in shooting 35mm 2 perf or 3 perf, send me a message. I think I can help point you in the most cost effective direction. cheers, Zack

Beaulieu heaven! Thanks Michael!

Does anyone know where to get one of these large battery-pack of 8.4/9 volts for the 6008 Pro? I've never seen this before anywhere. I thought the 6008 only takes AA batteries.

Bruce, What is bulk back and where can I get one. That sounds incredible! thanks, Zack

I have acquired three cans of Kodak Expression 500T 7284. It has apparently been kept in a fridge for the past few years. Attached is a photo of the label. Can anyone tell me how old this film is? Any ideas as to how this will look? thanks

Does anyone know who in the USA or in Europe can add a crystal sync motor to super8 cameras? And, when a super8 camera has the "sound" specification, does that mean that it has a crystal sync motor? thanks

Could you post some screen grabs of the filter tests? thanks!

Go to Andec in Berlin and the friendly folks there will do it for you. I did some 500T and 250d there a couple of months ago.

I'm looking at buying an LTR X. I wasn't aware that this camera existed and need to know if it's a lemon or something special. It was purchased directly from Aaton in Grenoble several years ago, and they had apparently used it for "testing." The serial number is 878. Can anyone let me know where the LTR X sits in Aaton's LTR lineup? Any video tap on this model? And is this a good deal for 2,500 euros (body with PL mount, 2 mags, 2 batteries, wood grip and charger)? thanks in advance, -zack

If you like the "cafe culture," you'll love Paris (ask Werner Herzog). If you want to "work," you probably won't. In other words, if you can sit for hours philosophizing, than Paris is your place. If you need to be active, work with your hands, get dirty, or just be creative, than Paris is not your place. In my opinion, Paris today is an incredible place to study and critique (it's what the French do best). It's not a place to create(not right now anyways).

Thanks Rafael! I will try this out.

Ireland is PAL. The film was developed and transfered at Color City in Paris, France. I payed extra for a "professional" telecine. Who knows what that means.... The footage is very shaky since it's handheld and zoomed way in, but it still seems like there is a frame rate problem. I had some Leicina footage transfered and it looked great even though it was shot in the same fashion.

It is my friend's camera we used with Vision 2 200t. I believe it was recently serviced by a reputable source in Porland, Or. I'm shooting with my Leicina Special from now on. That Beaulieu looks too much like a gun, and this is not cool in Northern Ireland. In theory, what would happen to 24fps footage telecined at 25fps?

Sorry, make that a Beaulieu 4008 not a 7008.

I shot some film with a Beaulieu 7008 at 24fps, but the TC was done at 25fps. Stupid, newb. All the images feel very jumpy and jittery. I'm not sure if this is because of the camera's shutter angle (not sure what it is) or the TC. here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6-zpJyFTO4 Any ideas?

Do you know of any films or music videos shot with these lenses? Has the Leitz Noctilux ever been modified for cine cameras?

Has anyone ever used Leitz lenses on a 35mm motion picture camera? I found a series of 15, 19, 24, 35, 50, 80, 100, 135 T 2.8 advertised on a camera rental website in Paris, France. Are these converted Leica still lenses or cine lenses?

Thanks Vincent. Seems to me that Charlone is one of the best hand-help operators in the world. I know he often uses an A-minima so that's why I'm curious. He probably has a pretty effecient way to setup his rig, but of course you're right, it might not work for me. I'm not looking to steal anyone's secrets or style. I've learned plenty of lessons the "hard way," and so now I'm just asking for some tips. If it's some sort of secret, then please don't divulge. I've handheld the xtr a bit already, but never the A-minima. I was just wondering how people were rigging the monitor on there. I also wear glasses, which poses some problems for hand-holding. Do you know how much you can really take your eye off the viewfinder on the A-minima? Have you tried this outside ever?

I just saw El Baño del Papa (The Pope's Toilette) and was quite impressed (once again) with Charlone's handheld work. Does anyone have any info on the camera kit they used for this film? Does Charlone ever use an onboard monitor? Anyone know any handholding secrets with the A-minima or XTR? Are there any grips that are worth trying, or does the Aaton wood grip suffice? I'm going to be operating a short in S16mm that's to be entirely handheld with one of the cameras from the Aaton lineup, so I'm trying to do some research. thanks