Gareth Blackstock

This is very nice, clear pictures and good instructions- although I think I would be nervous about under taking such detailed work without experience. Cheers, Gareth

Neglab has re-opened in Sydney Australia to facilitate processing negative film. The press release and price list is posted here: http://www.mishkin.yolasite.com/press-release.php Together with Nanolab in Victoria specialising in reversal processing, Australia seems fully covered for film production... Yay for us. G.

I have been busy keeping my site up to date: http://www.mishkin.yolasite.com/ There have been alot of positive changes in Aussie recently, a lab re-opening, local labs offering new stock, heaps of cameras on sale on flea bay, and a fantastic initiative called "Pozible" great idea! Helps with film maker funding. Viva le Super8 in Australia!

http://if.com.au/2013/10/11/article/Neglab-Reopens-in-Australia-in-Response-to-Demand-for-Film-Processing/DEAMJACATY.html

Hello, It might help to visit this page and follow the super8 repair link. To fix your prob might be relatively easy. Www.mishkin.yolasite.com Good luck, cheap parts cameras are not too hard to find. Cheers

Hello, You are right on the button about corrosion in cameras, the seller has stated the camera has sat on a shelf for 20 years. He sent some pictures of the lens, looks good there. He also stated that he has used the camera, and it used to belong to a T.V station. If the price is right, I will go for most cameras, I have been repairing Super8 cameras for awhile and I am hoping the BL would be easier to fix if it needs work. Otherwise I may be coming to you and getting the "I told you so" look :) I used to live in Melbourne, rented Super8 cameras for awhile, but have now moved into the countryside, at least three hours away from your store, and if this camera stays cheap I will be getting into 16mm. Also, if it stays cheap it will be a good entry level camera I think. Cheers, Gareth

Thanks for the feedback. The camera is being sold as non working, although the seller states it does run, he also says it has not been servised or used in twenty years, hence the cheap price. While I intend on filming with it, I understand it will need to be tidied up. Servicing perhaps does not exist for these cameras in australia.....I like a challenge. Thanks for the help, I will see how the auction goes. Cheers, gareth

I have been shooting super8 for awhile and I recently gave it away for awhile. Now I see this Arriflex 16 BL for sale and I want it! trouble is I have been doing a little internet research on the model, and while I am happy with it's limitations etc. what is the go with the film transport mechanisms, on the net I see around 3 different types, the camera I want to buy is below. Is this film transport normal for this camera, is this a sound camera? If so, will it be fine using normal tri-x silent film stock? Do I have to remove the sound mechanisms? I am somewhat new to 16mm, so a heads up would be appreciated... cheers, Gareth

If you are unable to get your money back, or you face having to wear it and buy another, you could try to work on it yourself. Admitedly proffesional repair is the best idea, yet some repairs can be more than the camera is worth. Over time I have managed to repair simple faults with the Canons, just by doing a little T.L.C http://canon-s8-repair.yolasite.com/ 814 & 1014? Unless you want the extra bells and whistles, the main difference between the cameras is the zoom length, but the price difference is huge, go for the 814. cheers, Gareth

Hello all, For the Christmas season and until early February I have drastically reduced camera rental fees, for my Canon 814 Electronic, 1014, and my trusty 1218, just $15 per day! Plus my other cameras, some even rent free! http://mishkin.yolasite.com/camera-hire.php I figured the best way to get more people shooting film was to make it too attractive to pass up! And if labs sell more film, they will be more inclined to order more… So if you are in Victoria, Australia, give Nanolab or Vanbar a call, buy some film, rent a camera and get shooting! www.nanolab.com.au www.vanbar.com.au Cheers, Gareth

Very impressive! One thing that might be handy is a comparison, or "pro's and con's" of different transfer systems, rank, frame by frame, et all. Great work, please keep it up! cheers, Gareth

Hello all, Although I have been renting cameras for a wee while now, I decided to reduce the bond amounts I was charging as I think that may be the cause of a slow down in rentals over the past year. My Canon 1014's were $250 bond, now $100. I hope it will move things along a little. http://mishkin.yolasite.com/camera-hire.php I never intended to make enormous profits, just to keep them rolling helps prevent "gunk" build up. Australia is kicking along nicely, lots of activity film wise: http://www.retrofilms.com.au/ http://www.nanolab.com.au/ cheers, Gareth

I used around 12 carts a while ago and had many problems with jitter, although most footage was retrievable, it really was the last straw for film in my book, I have always been a keen proponent of Super8, but when you put alot of money into jittery footage.....it bites! A good cure is using virtualdub with the "deshaker" element, it actually works wonders! Good luck

Hello, I reckon buying another one would be cheaper than repair. Do not throw it away or sell it for scrap, try repairing the issue. it might be a simple correction, and if you cannot use the camera, what is there to loose? http://canon-s8-repair.yolasite.com/814-eye-piece-replace.php Good luck, and please post results if you do manage to fix it. cheers, Gareth

I bought some Canon 1014E’s recently to add to my rental camera listing, shot some film through them, as well as all the other cameras, to test function and exposure, and the film came back with very nice results across the range! People should not underestimate the great shots the old Sankyo, Yashica, and Minolta D6 cameras provide, very close to the quality of high end Canon’s. I reckon I am still the cheapest Super8 camera rental around, and quite a few people are borrowing them, even the free ones. Have a look at the site, any comments are welcomed. http://www.mishkin.yolasite.com/camera-hire.php Cheers, Gareth

Hello, I am guessing the view finder may need a clean from the inside, the 514 has a similar setup to alot of the other canon's and it is quite easy to take off the top cover and use a Q tip to clean the inside of the veiw finder. Below is a link with some pictures on how to do it. http://canon-s8-repair.yolasite.com/814-handgrip-removal.php Good luck...

I recently updated my canon repair site, it now includes good pictures of my 1014 being pulled apart. http://canon-s8-repair.yolasite.com/1014-body-disassembly.php I am making progress on getting it running again. I hope the pictures help people out who find they bought a "bargain" on ebay, and discover the camera was dropped in the ocean in 1987. cheers, Gareth

Thanks for the feedback, I am hoping a few Australians regularly visit the board. Oddly, my canon's seem quite fragile compared to the Yashica's I have used, I have even had one fall off a car mount while driving, and it still worked. I gave it away a year ago, and from what I hear it is still going strong! cheers, Gareth

I recently took stock of my cameras and decided to offer the reliable ones for cheap local hire. Although I can only hire to Victoria, Australian residents, I was hoping people might have a look at the website and offer some feedback on pricing, or whatever. I do not intend to make money, and as I am not going to be filming for awhile, I want the cameras to get used, otherwise they will get all gummed up with age. http://mishkin.yolasite.com/camera-hire.php Let me know what you think, cheers

Hello, I have used the older 814 with the circular battery, and the "electronic" version, and I believe the "electronic" one is far better. The older 814 has a 225 degree shutter, great for low light, but I believe a camera with a lower shutter angle offers a sharper image in the final footage. The modern 814 defaults to a 150 degree shutter, which I reckon offers sharper footage. I may be misunderstanding the models you mean, but as far as I know these are the key differences. Do not spend $230 on the older version, save that money for the modern one. I am sure if someone knows more or better info, they will be on this forum. cheers

I have shot a little 100d using tungsten lights, and the colours were great! I was happy with the warmth of the footage, I imagine others might prefer the colour correction, but i was very happy with how the format performed. I have added a link to some stills from the 100d footage I shot, a few are under lighting http://mishpics.yolasite.com/eves-song.php cheers

Fair point if you want to return it, I guess it depends on how much you spent. removing the handgrip though, is just two steps and two screws. A very simple procedure. cheers

Hello, What brand is the camera? If it has a swing handle, the problem may be in the connection between the handle and the contact on the body, it could be a simple fix to remove the handle, clean the contacts, and reassemble. Look at the buttons and dials on the camera, there might be an on/off switch hiding. If you keep the camera, I have a website that explores D.I.Y repairing of canon cameras. good luck http://canon-s8-repair.yolasite.com/

Thanks for that, I was quite happy with the lantern shot. Outside the house I under exposed right down, as it was shot in strong daylight. Interior I used no filters for the lantern shot, but we had difficulty pointing the lantern in the right direction, as it had a 500watt bulb built into it, and tin foil on one side to help throw the light. I have no corrected any other interiors, as I wanted the orange glow to help simulate a setting sun, only when shooting a morning scene did we use a blue filter. I will try to put up a high res shot or two, until then I have a link below to some stills from the film. http://mishpics.yolasite.com/eves-song.php thanks for looking, Gareth

Thanks for the positive feedback. I am working with a couple of musicians at the moment on a subtle soundtrack, wavering in intensity. I am very keen on an electric guitar being the sole instrument, and strained whine, like wind and conflict, against sounds of the australian crow which is far from sweet sounding. The closest I can describe the soundtrack, is a muted example of the guitar used in "sling blade" at the very end when the main character is contemplating murder. it will be a challenge, but I think the soundtrack will completment the conflict I tried to portray in the film. I hope... And it will be the last time I use Super8, I lost a whole cart to jitters, and almost lost a scene to premature exposure to light when the lab opened the cart. thanks for looking! cheers, Gareth