Hi there! I'm looking at a project shooting 16mm in the not too distant future. I'm a director/producer hence my lack of knowledge on the above subject.
I've used wind ups a little bit but most of my 16mm projects have been on Arri's and things.
For this project we need something small and portable as we are travelling through a few different countries. We'll have easy access to power though - so charging batteries isn't an issue.
To get to my question! Is it people's opinion that an electric Bolex (I'm looking at a Super16 EL) gives an image closer to an Arri/Aaton than a wind up? Not withstanding lens choice. I wonder if the wind up gives a shakier look more akin to amateur/home movie style of shooting.
Oh and I'm going for a Joe Roman sort of look - http://www.knucklehead.co.uk/html/roman.htm (no arguments over who he is ripping off please!)