Lyn Ciampa

Was the lack of power problem ever uncovered.
Hard to fit batteries? Check
Swinging aperature? Check
New cassette of Pro8mm? Check
Fresh pair of 397 batteries? Check

So, before i take it apart and lose 82% of the tiny screws and have to chuck it...Where does the problem seem to be in these cameras?

Issues:
Batteries do not activate motor even when battery checker works itermittently) ther is somethnig loose inside and it is blocking the viewfinder.

Thanks,

Lyn

Better photo:

Here is the camera's innards where the problems seem to be.

Sorry bout that, I'm in the U.S.

Hello all,

I need my leicina looked at: Trigger doesn't activate camera and viewfinder is half-blocked by a loose part up front (inside the smaller 'third' lens)

Thanks,

Lyn

400 is too much. If I wait I a week could go up to 280$. I will add a Reflex viewfinder to what I will need.
So far it's
16mm (preferred- because of the better resolution Is this correct?
Reflex viewfinder

Single frame/cable release capable

proficient in Low light
not dust sensitive

It looks like I need to go up to 200$.

The Eumig link was bad. This one should work:

http://r.ebay.com/1MIRe7

How about this Nizo:
http://r.ebay.com/YKNtTG

Thanks,

I am leaning towards 16mm as the film prices and processing seem to be comparable to S8 anyway and 16mm offers better resolution.

the K3 looks like a good bet, and I am also looking at these:

Eumig C16

http://r.ebay.com/pBWnAX

Beaulieu 2008

http://r.ebay.com/8Opr6Z

Bauer C 107 XL (8mm, but I am told that 'XL' in camera model numbers indicate low light capabilities. Is this correct?)
http://r.ebay.com/FxW4iE

Bolex (I like the side mounted viewfinder)

http://r.ebay.com/36iOuo

I am looking at a C16. Are you still enjoying yours? I am a landscaper and want to film some of installations. SO the internal light meter and single frame capapbility is what I want.

Thanks,

Lyn

I'm looking at these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261403155730?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Bauer C 107 XL Super 8 Movie Camera Macro Neovaron 7-45mm 1:1.2

(I am told Bauer's excel in low light)

Beaulieu 2008 Super 8MM Camera w/Angenieux 8-64MM. f/1.9 Zoom Lens

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271384799135?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and here is the only K3 I found (on Ebay, that is) is it a good one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-KRASNOGORSK-3-16mm-AMATEUR-CINE-CAMARA-/201042162426?pt=US_Vintage_Cameras&hash=item2ecf0bf2fa

Thanks,

Lyn

Thanks for the quick reply
I already have a still camera.
I install water features so I will be filming those, I also would like to use the video for shooting animals and such in the landscapes and I am looking for that 1970's home movie film look

I have decided to enter the realm of film.
I am a horticulturist/landscaper and I will be shooting plants and landscapes (no further than a 'street scene')

SO, I would like:

single frame/cable release cabability

Electronic

Stellar resolution and durability (In case it falls off a mini tripod when shooting a rock or leaf- I don't want the camera to shatter into a million pieces. Also I live in wyoming and the wind blows something fierce so it can't be a dust magnet)
approx 100.00 for a camera lenses and lens caps

I decided against 8mm because the 11sec/roll of film would drive me nuts

it seems that for:

resolution and detail I would want a 16mm

for portability I would want an 8mm

What i've read so far recommend Bolex and Canon

Any thoughts?

Thanbks