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Thanks Mark. Yes I'd like to get the best possible, not just for picture quality but for the sake of the film. Which editor/viewer would you say is the best? I did consider a scanner, but the process would be very slow. An editor/viewer would allow me to run through the film quickly and by using sprockets I guess the film would line up accurately for my pictures. Is there nothing to be said for adapting the editor/viewer? Ie not using the screen, instead just taking advantage of the reel to reel practicality, lamp and sprockets to enable me to set up a DSLR and macro lens to photograph the film in some way?! If you think that idea sounds daft could you point me in the direction of a decent flatbed scanner for Super-8, might give that some more thought..

Thank you Anthony. There's one on eBay now, a Minette S4. Is this a good Minette? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Minette-S-4-Super-Single-8mm-Viewer-Editor-/301594596625?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4638705511

Good point. I asked Wolverine about these scanners and they told me they produce 3000x2000 JPEGs from Super-8 film, and they sent me an example frame. Not too bad. However, considering the price of this scanner (About £80) I would assume my DSLR with a macro lens must produce better images.

Thanks, I'll look out for one with a straight path :-) I considered something like a makeshift slide duplicator or the Wolverine FD2 machine, but I assumed an editor/viewer would be give me more accurate control over lining up the frames and moving through the film quicker.

Thank you Mark. In that case, have you any guidance on which editors/viewers are kindest to film? Not quite sure on your rig suggestion, do you mean something like setting up a DSLR with a macro lens and pointing it directly at the film by adapting the editor slightly? Are there any tutorials on this, can't see any from a Google search? Thanks

Hi, I'm looking on eBay to buy a Super-8 editor/viewer. Which models offer the best quality image on the screen? I need to run some film through it and stop at certain frames and take a photo of the frame, a good editor/viewer would be good enough quality for what I need, but at the price you can pick these things up for, I might as well go for the best. Failing that, does anyone have any experience adapting these to produce a better image? Any experiences/knowledge would be helpful Thanks Ed

Thanks for the reply. I took the Integral 10 but it looks like the TTL light reading isn't working :-( might buy both now!

Hi, I'm looking for reviews and info on the Integral series, specifically the Integral 10. I can't see much online, I guess these cameras weren't as popular as the others? I want to shoot some Super8 this summer and I've been offered two cameras: Nizo Braun Integral 10 and Nizo Braun 4080. According to the technical specifications on Super8wiki, these are similar cameras, but I've been offered the Integral10 for a lot less money. Both are in good condition, unused for years and not used much when new. Any reason not to go for the Integral 10 bargain? Thanks in advance for any opinions/experiences. Ed