Scott White Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hello Everyone, I'm sure you get requests for camera recommendations all the time, but I tried searching and did not find my particular question answered, so your help would be appreciated. This summer I am working on a project across the US regarding analog technologies and I want to bring along a film camera (super 8 seems most affordable) to compliment my beloved Canon A-1 35mm SLR. I am looking for a camera that has various frame rate settings. I am hoping for a camera that can do fast-motion (~9 fps or less), slow-motion (~36 fps or more) and the standard 24 fps. I do a lot of timelapse work, so single frame is also requested, but it seems like this is standard on most super 8 camera's. I have found a Canon 1014XL-S locally, but I wanted to see what other models would fit my criteria as I would like a slow-motion speed of more than 36 fps, ideally 54 fps. I have also found a Beaulieu 2008 which seems to fit my criteria, but I am concerned about the battery type and my ability to charge an external battery pack on the project as I will be away from power for an extended period of time. So, any suggestions on a camera with multiple FPS settings that wouldn't require special attention to update it? Thank you, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Burke Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 There are several models that will do 54 or even 70, but I would have them checked out before shooting at that speed. Try Duall in NYC for super 8 repair. The canon you found is one of the best. Use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Schilling Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 The Nizo 481, 561, 801 do between 1 frame per minute to 6 fps on the timelapse dial, and 18,24, and 54fps. They can also do open shutter timed exposures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott White Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks for your input Chris and Anthony. I jumped on the Canon 1014 XL-S and am very pleased with it so far. Everything seems to be working fine and I'm in the middle of my first test cartridge, but I'll take a look at Duall to send it off for a little upkeep. Open shutter timed exposures are something I didn't consider, thanks for bringing that up Anthony. I'll look into the Nizo's when I plan on expanding my super8 collection. Edited February 24, 2014 by Scott White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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