Andre Hoven

Hi Everybody, As mentioned in the topic description we need to credit three cinematographers and don't know how to do it the right way. We shot a 7 min short. For the first 5 minutes we had a lead cinematographer and a cinematographer operating the B camera (under the instruction of the lead cinematographer). For the last 2 minutes we used a different cinematographer which was fully in charge of his work. So now it's about the credits. If anyone could help with this problem, because I want to do it right and give everybody the credit that they deserve. Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it!!!

Hey guys, I was wondering how the Bolex's compare against the Eclair's... :blink: Let's say the high end Bolex EBM & EL against the Eclair NPR & ACL??? What camera will make the race and why??? Thank you!!!

Hey guys :blink: I was wondering if anybody has more detailed info about the Les Bochers Bayonet to PL mount adapter... I am asking this in regard to the famous Bolex prism "problem"?? Has anybody ever worked with it?? I have a converted Bolex EBM Super 16mm and am trying to find out all the lens solutions I have... Or are we as filmmakers owning a Bolex limited (50mm and less) just to the Switar RX series if we don't want to run into problems? Does the adapter take care of these problems and can you use for example some Arri primes :rolleyes: ??? Thanks guys for all of your help and advice!!!

Thanks Jean-Louis, that was super helpful!!! Andre ;)

Sorry to say that but "Cameraspro" is THE worst place you could possibly send it to in the USA to get it converted!! I bought an already "converted" Super 16mm Bolex camera by Cameraspro and had to have it reconverted properly by jkcamera

Hey guys, would need some help on this topic... I recently bought a converted Bolex EBM super 16mm and am looking now for the best lens solution for this camera... As I understand there are multiple adapters out there for the Bolex cameras (C mount, PL mount, Canon FD mount etc...) What are the best primes? What are the best primes for the buck? I heard that the Bolex cameras have something going on with their prism ??? If there is anybody who knows something about this I would be very grateful... As you see I am by no means a "camera expert" and would be very, very thankful for any help and advice :P Thanks guys!!!

Hi Tom, I was thinking of spending up to $1000 for the Super 8 camera. I know you are right about the 16mm option and I actually just bought a Bolex EBM for a cheap price that I am planning to convert to Super 16mm. Super 8 is cheaper to shoot and has a very specific look to it that I want to use for commercials, music videos and possibly a short. I just don´t know as much about Super 8 cameras and am trying to get the best possible camera in that price range. I was at first concerned myself about crystal sync but I am happy to have found a company that can make those cameras run in crystal sync. What camera would you advise? What do you think about the lenses?? Is it better to get a Beaulieu which has a C Mount or buy the high end Canon or Nizon that don´t? A plus with the Canon and Nizon seems to be that they can run with regular batteries whereas the Beaulieu has its own chargeable batteries that are old or very expencive to get... Thanks Tom!

Hey everybody :) I am new to this forum but have read older post before and found them always extremely helpful! So thank you everyone for sharing their knowledge in this forum!! I am thinking of buying a Super 8 camera and am trying to figure out what camera to buy :blink: Here is what I have gathered so far : - 1. The best Super 8 cameras seem to be the CANON 1014 XL-S, NIZO 6080 and the Beaulieu cameras (4008, 5008 etc.) ??? - 2. I need the camera to be crystal sync and was thinking of sending the camera after purchase to the FilmGroup (http://www.webtfg.com/sync8.htm). I want to record dialogue and sound with an external sound device like a fostex. If anybody knows another store, camera or solution to the problem of "crystal sync" it would be highly appreciated :) !?!? - 2a. In this context which camera runs the "quietest"? Does anybody have suggestions concerning blimps or barneys (how to make/where to buy) ??? - 3. I am not a pro in cinematography :( and thus was wondering if it´s an advantage to buy a camera with a C-Mount like the Beaulieu 4008 (which I understand has the option of exchangeable lenses) over a CANON 1014 XL-S or NIZO 6080 which as I was told don´t have this option? Are the non exchangeable lenses which are attached to these cameras good enough or will it make a significant difference to the image in the end if I have the option of exchanging lenses?? - 3a. If yes, are there also different adapters available for Super 8 cameras (which have the option of exchangeable lenses) like C-Mount or even PL-Mount adapters??? - 4. Considering all my questions... which camera would you guys recommend me to buy :) ??????? Thank you already in advance for all the kind help and I wish everyone a Happy New Year :) !!!!!! Andre