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Jason Burlingame

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  1. I was hoping you had a later zoom 518 so never mind about that. This model will not allow you to manually set the fstop. Those so called f-stop numbers are not f-stop numbers. They indacte the distance between the camera and the subject. Green is Feet (ft) and black is meters (M). The other numbers are for the zoom. Your f-stops will be in the viewfinder with the needle indacting what f-stop you have. here link to a manual in PDF it is very helpful and it also talks about the right filters to use. Manual link I will get back to you on the DSLR vs film SLR later have to do a few things. Let me know if that manual helped also that shutter function, only allows you to lock the shutter not change the shutter speed. The manual will explain
  2. The two 1.3v cells are responsible for the Built-in light meter that works with the auto exposure. Auto will not work if the 1.3v cells aren't present. However, if do not use the cells you still can manually adjust the f-stops with the slider "M" on leftside of the camera, you will need a external light meter to get an accurate exposure. As far as modern camera did you mean DSLR or 35mm SLR. Digital and film have no comparison in my opinion and experience. I hope you were refering to modern film cameras, and if so I am glad that you have experience with film and this will only make things a lot easier. By the way I unfortunately live in California, but you can reach me here. I also hope you have a fun experience using super 8 and getting proper exposure.
  3. To learn how I calulated shutter angle to shutter speed. (fpsx360) / Sutter Angle example: (18X360)/160 6480/160 is 40.5 round to the closest shutter speed that is 1/40th of a sec. and that is your shutter speed from shutter angle
  4. Hello Chris, Your problem is obvious your daylight exposures have too much light going in to the camera and therefor over exposing your film. Now the reason why this does this is because two factors: #1 your shutter speed has a 160 degree shutter angle so your shutter speed is 1/40 of a second. #2 ASA rating of 100 in daylight at 1/40 of a shutter speed is a lot of light coming in and over exposing your film. Even if your aperture is at f.16 which is the smallest f-stop for your camera that is still a lot of light overexposing your film. Solution: Get a ND filer that fits your camera lens thread. You can go to any camera store and they will be happy to find a size that will fit your camera. Read up on ND filters on the link I provided. This like putting sun glasses on your camera so that you get a proper exposer. Every pro I know uses these when they film outside in daylight with high ASA. Remember: These cameras were made for consumers in mind, if need to film in daylight you would buy kodachrome 40 ASA, and that is what your camera, my cameras, and most cameras that were designed for. If a consumer back in the day wanted to film indoors they would buy a higher ASA film such ASA 100 or 200 ASA. It truly was that simple back then. That is also why you get better exposure indoors because there is not as much light indoors compared to the SUN. If you compare your house artificial light to daylight you will see that the daylight from the sun is a lot brighter. My recommendations: Learn all about exposure as much as you can. Read a lot online, even take a traditional black and white photography class that allows you to use real film and allows you to develop and process it yourself, that is where most of my experience came from when I first learned to shoot Super 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm film. If you can't get a class then learn with a 35mm SLR camera and get your film processed at a lab. To truly love film use most first know how to properly expose film correctly. If we lived in the same area I wouldn't helping you out in person. If you have any more questions just ask. PS: Learn shutter speed, ASA, aperture, and even ND filter and how they all related to giving you a perfect exposure Always in a lines work to help a fellow filmmaker.
  5. Make sure that you test. Always test your camera before using it on a project that counts. This is a 40 year old camera you know. 85 filter. You need a 85 filter for films that are tungsten balanced if you are going to shoot outside (because there is no tungsten lighting). If you shoot without this filter in day light you will get a blueish tent on your film. I know you are new to film and coming from digital congrads. Let me tell you something about filters. Sense film does not have a white balance like digi, you must manually set the natural color tempture with filters. I hope this helps. Do not use your built in filter if you want professional results. These built in filters are dust magnets, and are made out of cheap plastic that tends to degrade over time; it probally has. Do not depend on these filters. Instead buy a new 85 filter (that screws on the lens) from a store or get it from a freind. If you really don't believe me see for yourself, and compare. Also can't stress this enough with people who come from digital cinema. Please learn how to properly expose film, and do not shoot your first cartridge on a serious project. If anyone is serious about super 8mm or even 16mm and 35mm, learn the craft first by testing and experimenting. Yes you will have to invest time and some money, but it is better then having to ruin your first project because of out of focus, overexposed, unbalanced film. Everything counts with film. If someone does not have a background in film I recommend taking a black and white film based photography class. This will be a cheaper and fun way to learn how to properly expose film. You not only get to learn how to take great pictures with film, but you also learn how to process the film and make prints in the dark room (Very cool). One more thing, if you go on filming your project without learning proper exposure with film. Remember if you get unsatisfactoring results, do not blame it on the film, but on the lack of experience with film. PS I would like to see your film when it is finished. Jason
  6. Your shutter angle is 220 degrees so your shutter speed is actually 1/30 not 1/40.
  7. Note you can use 35mm camera or a DSLR. The process to find the same exposure relatively the same.
  8. Quick reply To Cancel the Filter #1) Screw in the filter cancellation adapter. it is directly on top of the body of the camera. (it looks like a tripod adapter on top; but is not. Never use it for a tripod adapter) Note: If you don't have the cancellation filter adapter than use a screw at the hardware store. I strongly suggest that you buy a manual, for this camera it will tell everything that you need to know. They can be found online. This camera does have a built in light meter. Just press on the trigger slightly and it will tell you whether or not it is exposed or underexposed As far as using a 35mm camera as a light meter. It can be done, however if you normally set your 35mm camera's ISO rating to 200 ISO and properly meter, you will never get an accurate reading for your super 8mm camera. The reason why is simple. Your super 8mm camera uses a prism that allows you to view the lens while simultaneously capturing the scene on film. The prism will always block some incoming light by a 1/3 of a stop sometimes even more, depending on the thickness of the coating on the prism. A 35mm never blocks any light to the film, because the mirror flips out of the way when exposing the film. So you will always get a underexposed film. However it is correctable. To compensate for your super 8mm camera and using a 35mm camera as light meter, you have to do some test shots (bracketing) until you get the properly exposed film. I also recommend to test your automatic exposure and the built in light meter in the camera as well. Remember regardless what light meter you use 35mm or a "real light meter," you will still have to compensate for the prism in your camera. So always do tests before actually go out in the field to do real work. Other wise you are wasting time and money. P.S. How much did you pay for the camera, and are you using this camera for fun or for real.
  9. RE How much would it cost to rent?

    Since you have little to no experience in the art of 35mm filmmaking, let alone 35mm photography; you should really consid

  10. Jeremy Since you have little to no experience in the art of 35mm filmmaking, let alone 35mm photography; you should really consider holding off on your ambitious project. The study of filmmaking takes a least a year to cover the basics and at least 4 years to really get a grasp of the art. If you really want to make this short, then look into a digital alternative like a RED or a DSLR camera. Don't get me wrong I am a dedicated film only filmmaker, and I love hearing people who want to shoot on film. However if you do not know the basics of proper FILM EXPOSURE forget lenses, and camera prices. You will waste lots of money on renting the equipment, time and frustration after getting an underexposed (or overexposed), out of focus, and barely viewable negative. If you do not know how to use film then don't even trouble yourself at the moment. Learn. I know it may be hard to go to film school, because of money or maybe even politics. There are other alternatives. If you want to know how to shoot 35mm or film in general then take a 35mm black and white photography class, this is an important class to go to. You can find these classes in your local community college (tuition is cheap), do a search online for a private instructor; sometimes adult school have it in their classes. In photography class you will learn proper exposure, depth of field, f-stops, shutter speed, lenses, and proper lighting. Also you will even get to learn how to process your own negatives (pretty cool), and make prints in the dark room (really fun). Unless you have lots of money and you don't want to learn cinematography don't get a cinematographer. If you want to understand the concepts, the theory, and how to use it in real life then learn now. I recommend that you first learn about proper exposure and lighting, take a photography class that uses and processes 35mm black and white film, this is the cheapest way to learn without spending lots of money. Read books there are a lot of reliable filmmaking books that you can find at book stores; I recommend The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (this is a must for all students) it talks about the whole process of (film) filmmaking and Digital filmmaking; amazon has very cheap. Sorry if this did not answer original question, but after reading the other replies it is best as a fellow filmmaker to steer you in the best direction. If you have question let me know. If you are in my area I could teach you all that I know about filmmaking. Make your dreams a reality by learning, creativity and action.
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