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