Blith Clockwalk

A bit late :) I found a name on one of the camera boxes, Peter Thornton. And there were also two other stickers: Les Bosher and Camera Engineering. Just wrote them both, waiting for a reply. Thanks guys and sorry for the reply.

I'm planning to shoot my next film, "Self Help" on DVX100B, Andromeda, Reel Stream, 4:4:4. I bough a barely used gear from a Texas based production comany that went bust. No idea how to use it but I have a manual. That's a start :) Anyway if there are any DP's out there that can share their experience or give advice then that would be well appreciated. When the time comes we'll be looking for a DP but until now I just wanted to shoot some tests before I decide to shoot the film on andro instead of S16mm Aaton. Here's a photo of it: http://www.ivan-samu...-for-self-help- Ta!

I'm planning to shoot my next film, "Self Help" on DVX100B, Andromeda, Reel Stream, 4:4:4. I bough a barely used gear from a Texas based production comany that went bust. No idea how to use it but I have a manual. That's a start :) Anyway if there are any DP's out there that can share their experience or give advice then that would be well appreciated. When the time comes we'll be looking for a DP but until now I just wanted to shoot some tests before I decide to shoot the film on andro instead of S16mm Aaton. Here's a photo of it: http://www.ivan-samuel.com/apps/blog/show/42844741-camera-choice-for-self-help- Ta!

Thank you so much for your help. I will try doing what you suggested and I think I'm going to send it anyway to Les. Also want to convert it to Super 16. I do have two cameras and I'm trying to decide which one I should get serviced. You know if there is huge differences between NPR models?

What an awesome idea, thanks!

What's binding?

Hi Assaf, Just wanted to ask you if you would know where I can info on the Eclair NPR models? I searched online but didn´t find anything.

Hi, forgot to mention that same thing happens with another motor I have which runs 100% so it´s not the motor. Yes he did say it was just serviced. He´s actually a member on this forum, called Bill Santen. I was hoping it was something as simple as adding oil or something like that.

Thanks! However there´s a new little problem ;) When it´s attached to the camera it starts making squeaky noises which get loader. At first it blew the fuse after about a minute of running. Motor seems to have been struggling with running the camera. But now it just make noise, so far. I´m too afraid to run it too long in case it exhausts the motor or something. I´m supposed to be filming a promo next Saturday and need the camera to be working :( Any idea what the problem might be, have you encountered anything similar? Here is a video of what I´m talking about: http://youtu.be/WMIVNXLQNtI

Thanks so much guys :) This forum is sooo awesome. I found out that it was the battery after all. It's strange cause it would show full power on my charger but when I took it to this electrical repair shop they said it was dead and tested the motor for me with another motor and low and behold it worked.

I did charge it and nothing changes :( Bought this on ebay and the seller said it was a a brand new motor. What to do what to do. Any ideas where I could take it to be checked in London? Where they don't rip you off. I did write Optical Electro House but havent heard anything back from them. Tried calling them but number on their site doesn't seem to work. (Very dramatic having a 16mm film camera :)

That´s probably it. I did charge it over night but I´going to charge it for longer. Hopefully it will be nothing bigger then that. Fingers crossed. I tried to run it with it attached to the camera and by it´s self. Yeah the red light is the sync warning light. Thanks!

I´m also looking for a second hand one

Hi guys, I just bought an Eclair NPR with a new motor from ´Optical Electro House´. The camera has just been serviced by the previous owner. When I turn the motor on the red light comes on but nothing else happens. Any idea what could be the problem? Could it be the battery I´m using? http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=12+lead+battery+NP7-12&hl=en&prmd=imvns&resnum=3&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1216&bih=683&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=9866602548677155624&sa=X&ei=2QaLTqqALoSl-gb75emJBA&ved=0CGoQ8wIwAA It says that this battery is normally used for standby things such as security alarm etc. Blith

Heya, Just a quick question regarding 12v battery. Can I use this one for the Eclair NPR? http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=12+lead+battery+NP7-12&hl=en&prmd=imvns&resnum=3&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1216&bih=683&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=9866602548677155624&sa=X&ei=2QaLTqqALoSl-gb75emJBA&ved=0CGoQ8wIwAA It says it is used for standby? Anyway I tried using it with a new Eclair motor I just bought and the only thing that happens is that the red light comes on but nothing else happens. Any suggestions well appreciated, Blith

Hm, no reply. I have the same question?

Hi Does anyone here know where you can get pan glass for a good price? I checked on ebay and nothing there. Second hand would be good...

Congrats mate!

Cool, thanks. I´m using Eclair NPR and I´m based in London. Cheers!

Hey, Did you manage to find out if you can repair it or not and if so how much did it cost and where did you get it done? I have one to, same problem. I noticed that there are screws missing on the focus ring, hm...

How much for only the motor?

Thanks a lot. First I´m going to take it to a camera shop and see if they have some sort of extension ring. I managed to fit it on it´s just when I tighten it it bumps into the camera. If I could get it tightened in a different place (earlier) then it should work fine. Does that make any sense?

Canon TV zoom lens V6x17 17-102/2.0 I just received this C-mount lens: Canon TV zoom lens V6x17 17-102/2.0. I had some problem fitting it in the C-mount because the know was in the way so I took took the knob off which helped and I was able to screw the lens on but now the F stop knob on the actual lens was in the way. I was thinking if any of you out there knew a way to mount this lens on Eclair NPR? Is there some sort of extension C-mount ring that I could perhaps get in order to mount the lens on? Here is a link where you can see images of the lens: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...bayphotohosting Here is another image of a lens like mine (in case the other one doesn't work): http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/images/79706.jpg Hopefully some wiz out there has the answer, positive answer :) Cheers!

I do not recommend Indifocus follow focus. I got a newone and it was even wors, all bent and wobbly. Stay away from those guys. Even if it's cheap and caterd for the "lowbudget" filmaker. It's so not worth it and the customer service sucks.