Tony Bullock

The anamorphic aspect sets it off very nicely. I love the handwritten titles and the simplicity of the soundtrack against the postcard like compositions around the shoreline. You have a keen photographic eye! Feels very 60's french new wave in Black and white also. Maybe the use of some handheld would further enhance that feel, but I like the simplicity of locked off shots all the same. Good job.

I have been offered a pretty mint 4008 mk2 with the 6-66mm lens. Only problem is it doesn't have a charger. I'm aware from reading posts on here that the battery may need re-celling or replacing, but I wondered whether you could get a modern charger with the right connection to at least check whether it's still got any life in it and also allow me to check the camera out before purchasing. Cheers. ;)

Many thanks for the info :rolleyes:

I am off to Berlin tomorrow and wondered if anyone on the site knows of any dealers based there? I'm pretty sure there is quite a big following for super 8 in Germany and would love to find out if there are any good ports to call on, even if only for stock etc.

Thanks very much for all of the replies. I have found out so much from this site in a few days, it's mind-blowing! Based on what I have learned from you guys, I am going to get an arri converter for my leicina and a couple of prime lenses and start shooting with some of the various stocks out there to see what is possible with the current range of stocks and telecine/scanning etc. I might also complement it with a beaulieu 6008 so I can have the option to shoot 10 minute rolls. I also came across an old press release for a potential brand new DS8 camera from a swedish company that looked pretty exciting, but I don't think they had enough response to go into production. It would be amazing to see a new camera launched after all of this time.

Are these converters still available new or is it an ebay job? It sounds like the way forward as there are no cinegon 10mm out there at the mo. Thanks again for all the info.

I actually shoot very long takes as part of my normal working process. I improvise a fair amount and improvisations are rarely short! I have worked on 35mm and 16mm in the past on my longer projects, but after seeing the results we got on a 2k grade with a short super 8 section (within a 16mm film), I became excited about the idea of making an entire feature on Super 8 or DS8 as it seems modern technology could breath new life in what is possible from this tiny 8mm beauty. I bought the Leicina Special as it seems to be highly regarded in terms of sharpness and image stability but as with all things, the more I dig around, the more exciting options seem to get unearthed. My aim is not to try and make 8mm look like 16mm or 35mm, but to simply get the best that can be achieved from the 8mm negative whilst retaining it's own natural aesthetic and character. As I say, seeing how well it has integrated into my 16mm project in the High Def grading process has been a real eye opener and I'm sure that with that kind of technology, the best of the old super 8 technology and the right story, something really special could be produced. Apart from the Beaulieu 6008 with the 200ft cassette adapter, is the only other option to go DS8 to get longer run times?

I see Kodak used to make 200ft rolls of super8 stock that would give up to 10mins recording time. Would these fit any Super 8 camera? I have just bought a Leicina Special that I want to use for a feature length project. I would be over the moon if I could get longer runtimes but it appears they have long since ceased making them. Anyone know if there is another way, I once heard of something called a 'Supermag' but I think it only worked with a few cameras.

Ouch! Costs nearly as much as the camera. Mind, I suppose it is leica glass and is regarded as the best prime lens available for a super8 camera so I might just take the plunge. Many thanks for the info. ;)

I have just bought my first Leicina Special which came with the 6-66mm zoom lens. I am on the lookout for a 10mm Cinegon prime lens to complete my setup. Could anyone point me in the right direction for finding one 2nd hand. I have looked on ebay etc, but There isn't anything for sale at the moment. Many thanks in advance.