Hau-Jou Chiou Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Could anyone tell me what the difference between Eclair ACL and NPR? they look very similar and I want to know which one is good for recording sound fiction movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi both are , ACL is a slightly new camera and not so heavy as a NPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted May 14, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted May 14, 2007 The NPR has a rotatable two-lens mount, one C-mount and the other an Eclair bayonet mount (CA-mount?). The ACL has a single mount but with switchable adaptors. The NPR also has an adjustable shutter, which I don't think the ACL has. The NPR has a big motor jutting from the bottom which makes it heavier and more awkward to hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murthy SNB Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 The NPR has a rotatable two-lens mount, one C-mount and the other an Eclair bayonet mount (CA-mount?). The ACL has a single mount but with switchable adaptors. The NPR also has an adjustable shutter, which I don't think the ACL has. The NPR has a big motor jutting from the bottom which makes it heavier and more awkward to hold. The NPR is with registration PIN, and runs 4-40 fps, ACL does not have registration Pin, and runs up to 75 fps, may be NPR is heavy but also sturdy with rock steady images, and 35mm blowup prints for theatrical release are sure advantage, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bliss Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 The NPR is with registration PIN, and runs 4-40 fps, ACL does not have registration Pin, and runs up to 75 fps, may be NPR is heavy but also sturdy with rock steady images, and 35mm blowup prints for theatrical release are sure advantage, The ACL was a very quiet camera, and with proper adapters one could use Nikon mount, Arri Bayonet, Cameflex, Arri Standard, PL mount or C mounted lenses, Even without the registration pin the image is extremely steady at any speeds. The fully orientable viewfinder on the ACL II was a great advantage, also can come with 200' magazines, great for in vehicle shoots. Fantastic camera for hand-held work, and a very low maintenance camera too. Could be converted to S16mm and also can have a video tap fitted. In terms of sound the ACL is a very quiet camera, and much depends how it was loaded, but with a decent barney is soundless. good luck Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bliss Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi Hau-Jou can you empty your inbox as I cannot sent you any messages. It's full cheers Could anyone tell me what the difference between Eclair ACL and NPR?they look very similar and I want to know which one is good for recording sound fiction movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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