Samuel Trudelle

Hi Simon, Interesting, it's the first time I hear of the ETM-P. I guess it can be a good option if there is a technician that is familiar with it. I don't know how easy it is to come across it. I'll look into it, thanks!

Hi Alexander, I've never heard of those cassettes cameras, i wonder what is the film size equivalent, 8mm? I will look into it, could be a very simple solution. Thanks,

Yes, it seems like the big plus of the A-minima is only the weight, but of what I hear, the loading and 200' spools are not that convenient. I'm wondering tough if I have all the 200' spools rolled and preped in advance, with say 4 magazines, it might be a good option.

Hi Gregg, Thanks a lot for jumping in. Those are good points about keeping the battery warm. If I'm going for the XTR 1 I'll look if it's possible the make a dummy battery with a cable and have the battery inside my coat. Also a good point about the lens barrel getting very thight. Might be worth it to have it lubricated for winter as well.

Hi Aapo, Thaks for the infos. I think like Tyler was suggesting going for an XTR that's well lubricated and covered with a barney shoud be the way to go. I also own a Bolex SBM (that can work both by winding up and the motor) which could be a great backup. Thanks

Hi Tyler, Thanks for the great insight - It's true that I should opt for something solid at the expense of the weight. The XTR 1 with a zoom range of ~11-110 is a great idea, a coop rental house has one for rent at a very fair price. I will look into it. Thanks!

Hello everyone, First post here. I am going on an 30 days expedition in the Acrtic to shoot a documentary and I wanted to have your recommendations for a super 16mm camera to use, considering those criteria: -Weight (!): will be carrying everything, so every gram counts -Convenience: mag loading, operating, etc. -Sturdiness: It will be jostled, put in a bag in and out often -Weather resistant: Mechanically and electronically (if any) needs to work in a ~0 degrees Celsius environment. Battery life to keep in mind too. -Ergonomics and internal metering is a plus -Budget has not definite limit -80% of the shoot in non sync, everything shot outside in a windy environment so the camera doesn't have to be SUPER quiet -Ideally a PL mount to put a long range zoom on it So far I have been considering the Aaton A-minima and Eclair ACL II mainly for their light weight. **I know digital would be 1000x cheaper, convenient, safer, etc. but it is not an option for this project. Let me know your thoughts on those cameras and if you believe there is a better system for this kind of shoot! Thanks a lot, Sam

Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase an Aaton a-minima camera kit. Let me know if you or anyone you know have one for sale. Thanks,