Richard Key
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Removed, he evaluated my camera and recommended that based on this specific camera.
I have another 4008 ZM2 that he worked his magic on too. Nothing like a shinny new camera to make you want to shoot more film.
Your camera looks brand new! These cameras are addictive aren't they? I'll be sending one to Björn soon too! I'm researching a DOF adapter to add to it and investing in a few c-mount lenses; I have a non-reflex H16 Bolex so they'll work for both!
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Make sure the aperture is fully opened. Check if the mirror in neutral position, i.e. the camera stopped at a position in between frames. The mirror is then behind the lens and you cannot see through the camera and lens with the door open...
Sometime the groundglass is dirty and it darkens the view. Swing it out using the highrise knob on the left side just near the lens.
You guys were right! The mirror wasn't in the neutral position. I charged the battery for a couple hours and was able to get it running for about 30 seconds (definitely needs to be re-celled). The mirror corrected itself. You guys have been great! Thanks for all the help! I have one more question though: I tried using the electric zoom control contact and it didn't work. Is this due to the battery having such a low charge?
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So I got the 4008 today in the mail. After doing a little more fact checking and taking some advice from you guys, I've decided to re-cell the battery that came with the camera. It won't be terribly expensive and it should fit my needs nicely. When the camera arrived it had this red dust all over it :( So after an hour of cleaning it and making sure it was dust free, I tried looking through the viewfinder. I couldn't see anything. It was well lit environment too. I took the lens off and inspected it and it seems fine. So I'm thinking it's the viewfinder. When I pointed the camera to a light, I could see (barely) a very faint outline of the lamp. The image kind of looks like it's covered in a thick somewhat translucent grease. Does anybody know what's going on with it and if it can be fixed?
Once I get it going, I'll take your advice Andries and do a proper test with it.
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hmmmm, I didn't realize the 4008 doesn't have a DIN socket to connect the battery :rolleyes:
so I think this is the best way forward
It looks pretty straight forward!
Thanks! That's going to help a lot! I have a buddy who I'm sure can wire that up for me. It does look fairly straight forward.
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nah, you'll be fine, $299.00 isn't such a low price; I paid less than half of that for an R16 a couple of years back!
As far a battery's are concerned; Beaulieu cameras can be easily rigged to run from 7.2v radio controlled car battery packs!
Just grab a 3(or was it 4 :unsure:)pin Din plug from Radio Shack and bingo!
Thanks for the advice guys. Do you know if there is a video online to show how to do that? Or a step by step pictorial guide. I'm a very visual person, and I need to be shown and not to told so I can learn. I suppose that's a very good reason why I'm a filmmaker; I gotta see it! :)
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How come I got this camera so cheap? Is there something wrong with it? I haven't received it yet, but I'm getting this gnawing feeling like I just spent a small fortune (a fortune for a low wage earner like myself)on a camera that's going to screw me in the end. I've read so many positive things about the 4008 zm, and bought the camera on impulse. Do any owners of this camera have any advice for a Super 8 newbie like myself on how to take full advantage of it and avoid the pitfalls(and perhaps find a video on how to construct a battery pack for it).
Once I receive the camera I'd like to be able to test it without having to spend another small fortune on buying a pre-made battery pack. Recently, the Super 8 bug bit me and won't let go! I've been doing video for so long; I can't wait to try out film.
P.S. Once I get the camera I'll post whatever blessings or shortcomings came with the camera.
P.S.P.S. This is my first post here on cinematography.com; please be gentle :)
Beaulieu 4008 ZM for sale on Ebay
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Here's the link. Take a look and see if you like it. It's in good shape.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Spectacular-Beaulieu-4008-ZM-WORKS-W-BONUSES-/280703722094?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415b3ee26e#ht_700wt_976