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My image A-Cam SP16 is a little bit off, ideas anyone?


Olle Knutson

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I recently bought this camera and just shot a test. The images didn't really turn out the way I was hoping. This being my first test ever with 16mm I have no idea how to troubleshoot this.

Here are the specs:

Camera: Ikonoskop A-Cam SP16

Lens: Ikonoskop 9mm f/1.7

Film: Kodak Vision3 50D

(Processing was done by Focus Film in Stockholm, Sweden. They are pros and Kodak distributors so im sure they did everything right)

I shot two different frame rates, 25 and 37,5. The first clip I think looks sped up and the second two looks fine. The thing is that I am almost 100% sure I shot the first clip 25 fps and the second one 37,5. I did also not expect the camera to not work and therefore unfortunately didnt do a more accurate test than this...

So does anyone have an idea of what could've happened?

https://vimeo.com/270672860/74a3283c53

 

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I've got an ikonoskop Acam aswell. And you need to sync the shutter. The manual has the process and they say to re-sync it after 30 rolls.

https://vimeo.com/99134595

This is another acam shooter with work I enjoy, He intentionally shot like this with the acam for a "dreamy" element.

 

Let me know if you need a manual!

 


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I've got an ikonoskop Acam aswell. And you need to sync the shutter. The manual has the process and they say to re-sync it after 30 rolls.

 

https://vimeo.com/99134595

This is another acam shooter with work I enjoy, He intentionally shot like this with the acam for a "dreamy" element.

 

Let me know if you need a manual!

 

 

 

The fact that this is intentionally achievable with the SP16 is kinda amazing... How many of these suckers did they make before closing up shop?

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The fact that this is intentionally achievable with the SP16 is kinda amazing... How many of these suckers did they make before closing up shop?

 

I've got 032. I don't think they made more than 500 units.

 

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Looks good, what lens are you using? What number is yours?

 

Pav

 

Its not that high I think lemme see here yeah i found a photo!!! 066!!

 

 

Angenieux 17-68mm f2,2 (with a separate viewfinder)

Kinoptik 9mm f1,5 (the one that came with the camera).

 

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On 12/27/2020 at 3:57 AM, Fabrice Ducouret said:

Why did you say "it was hell"? Can you share the experience?

because you cna run the camera for about two and a half minute in 25fps and then you have to load it again. and also there is no viewfinder

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6 hours ago, Olle Knutson said:

because you cna run the camera for about two and a half minute in 25fps and then you have to load it again. and also there is no viewfinder

Dang, sounds like a challenge! At the same time... challenges can be good... and exciting ? 

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