16mm Camera Purchase

[Alex M. White]

I am looking to purchase a 16mm camera in the next few months. Now, there is no expectation of getting work from this: it is strictly for reel development and personal usage. I would prefer a camera that is modifiable to Super 16mm and can shoot crystal sync, but cost is more of a factor than sync sound.

 

Here are some of the models I am deciding between:

• Krasnogorsk K-3
  
• Bell & Howell Filmo 70DR or 70HR
  
• Beaulieu R16
  
• Canon Scoopic 16M
  
• Pathé Webo M Super 16
  

Also, I am most likely not going to buy a Bolex. If anyone can recommend other models, I would be eager to hear about them.

 

Thank you for your time and recommendations!

[Ray Friera]

Hey Alex, I have a GSMO standard 16 camera package, crystal-controlled motor 12-64 fps, sinusoidal registration movement, reflex viewfinder,handgrips, 400 coaxial magazine, Angenieux 17.5-70mm T2.5 zoom. It is one of the two camera that we used to shoot a music video. It's like shooting with an ARRI SR ( just as quiet, easy to load, built like a tank ) and for 1/4 of the price.

I am looking into selling one of the package to finance the super 16 conversion of the other one.

 

 

Ray

[Kirk Anderson]

none of those cameras come crystal controlled, some can be converted, but imo would be a poor choice.

 

Eclair NPR or ACL

Cinema Products CP-16

 

those would be cheaper 16mm sync, under $1500 hopefully, no lens.

 

kirk

[Kirk Anderson]

hey Ray, that sounds like a sweet package, I'm in SF, what are you thinking about price?

I also have an Arri S as barter, but cash if you aren't interested.

kirk

[Ray Friera]

Hey Kirk, I am asking $2000 for the package. It comes with an Angenieux lens that I got from Ken

(whitehouse Audio Visual) and it's in pristine condition. I am sorry I wont be able to do trade, as I am trying to raise money for a super 16 conversion.