Jason Nardella

I was wondering the same thing myself about having to set the Exposure Ring to match the variable shutter setting of "2" or "4." Anthony, you say you don't have adjust the ring and that the exposure difference will be corrected automatically? Can anyone else confirm this? To recap, I want to set the shutter angle at the "2" position, for a smaller angle/more light/shaper image. Do I have to set the Control Ring at "2" as well or not? Thank you.

Rookie that I am, I have just learned to my dismay, that when using daylight film, the "Sun" position for filter selection on my bauer camera is for indoor use. I have shot several rolls of Fuji Velvia with the filter on, since I assumed the "Bulb" position was for indoor use. I have more to shot and am wondering what I should do. Is there anyway this can be fixed during processing? Am I screwed or is there a solution? Always learning.

I have had my 512 for a few months and didn't even know about this amazing feature until today. Thank you very much for explaining how the long exposure works on the Bauer. No english A512 manual is a little frustrating. I find it such a great addition to the world of movie cameras. It adds so many possibilities, I can't believe my luck. I was sure the 512 was one of the best Super 8 cameras available, but now I am convinced that it's the best camera by far. Thanks again Daniel.

Hi, I am planning a short tree-planting documentary to be shoot this spring/summer in the middle of nowhere in the forest of northern Canada. I have a Canon XHA1 which I am starting to get familiar with. I have only shoot using the 30f mode and was debating trying the 24f mode for this shoot. I will shoot using handheld, merlin steadicam, and tripod.There is plenty of motion and movement involved in the documentary and am concerned about jitter. My other main concern is regarding transferring and editing. It seems many programs cannot read the 24f mode. I know about turning off the image stabilizer and setting the shutter at at least 48. I would like to get a more film look for my project, but don't want endless headaches because of it. Can anyone give me the lowdown and the 24f mode? I will most likely be editing the footage on FCP 5.1.4. Thanx

Hi Andy, Thanx for the film stock info. I have been using my recently purchased 512 with some left over Etkachrome. I´ve been spending the winter in Mexico, and shooting random things and freinds while traveling and hanging out on the beach. I have a small fridge in my van where I´ve been keeping the rolls of unexposed film. I put the exposed in the darkness of a small closet in the van. Upon arrival to the staes, I would like toi send the film to be processed and transfered. Any ideas as to the best place to send it? I will be driving through Arizona and then along the west Coast back to Canada. I would ship the film right away when arriving in Arizona, so any lab will do, seeing as I´m getting the developed film sent back to my home in Canada. Anyway, I´m excited about seeing results ofg the Bauer 512 eventually, and hope the heat will not have messed up the Ektachome too much. Thanx again for the useful tips. Jay

Thanx Andy, I'm still waiting for my Bauer 512 to arrive. The Velvia sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. I will get on it and try to fing some Fuji In case I don't find this information online, what is the processing method for the 50D? Will any lab process it or does it require special treatment? The compensation for the Fuji 50D with the 512 (or any Bauer) would be to pull a 1 full stop, a small increase from the 2/3 stop needed with the Ektachrome 64T, which is rated at 40D. Does this sound right? Since the Bauer cameras are annoying and have the "bounce back" type manual adjustment, I just pull the film in processing. Ok, I'm way off topic now so I'll stop right here. Thank you all. Jay

Holy smokes! Thats A LOT of very useful information. Thank you all so much for this knowledge. I recently bought a 715 and had to return it since it was defective. I asked the store if I could exchange it for a 512. I am expecting it to arrive anyday now. My first camera was a 209xl, and although I was satisfied, I was sure I could get a superior image with a better lens. After research like everyone, the 715 came up as the best..blah blah..When I recieved it, I was impressed with its bulky size and massive lens, so I was dissapointed when I noticed it didn't have the single frame timer option, and even more so when the camera proved to be disfunctional. So I sent it back hoping that I could exchange it for the 512, which after more research, seemed the better camera for me. Limited to only a few sinlge frame options was a huge problem for me. The 512 has no sound option to add unwanted bulk, and it's simple easy to use like the 209. And now, after reading these posts, I am really happy with my decision and can't wait for it to arrive. I don't mean to be out of place here, and forgive me if I should've put this in another forum topic. I have a question regarding film stock. Out of of types of film stocks availible, which is the best in terms of bright color reproduction and shadow detail, both outdoor and indoor? Living in Montreal, I am limited to Ektachrome 64T, which has been dissapointing when you're used to Kodachrome colors. I am trying to find out my options for purchasing, processing and traansfering other types of super8 stocks. Thank you all