I need a good first super 8 camera

[Matt Pacini]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Courier, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jefury:
"Just don't get a camera that can record sound because sound film is no longer manufactured. "
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This is completely irrelevant.
All Super 8 sound cameras will shoot the silent cartridges, and also, most but not all of the best Super 8 cameras happen to be sound cameras.

Anyway, my suggestion is the Nikon Super Zoom. I don't know about finding one for $10-20, but it could happen.

Make sure you get a camera that can shoot 24fps if you ever plan on successfully transferring your footage to video without flicker.

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[9Jen11]

Hello. I recently got really interested in the super 8 medium and need a camera. I saw quite a few i can get on ebay for 10 bucks. I am looking for a camera in the 10-20 dollar price range. I dont need a high quality camera, in fact i'm looking forward to making low quality films.

Can you suggest a good cheap camera?

Thanks
-Jen

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[jefury]

I'm not sure what a cheap camera would be but you can get some at garage sales or asking around at camera shops. I actually recieved my super-8 camera for free. Well, I'm probably not much help. Just don't get a camera that can record sound because sound film is no longer manufactured.

So good luck!

Jeff

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[seekaee]

Take a look at some of the GAF series of cameras on E-bay.I've always liked the GAF ss 805.Very cool design,sorta looks like a mini scoopic
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1319214314
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1319296500



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[jefury]

Sorry, am I bad.

Jeff

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[Hanthx]

Jefury

Often overlooked are the Minolta series.
Ive seen many in great shape go for a few bucks.

S-

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[mcflytrap]

I've been told the Canon 514XL-S is good. They seem to be running pretty cheap on eBay.

-mcfly-

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[This message has been edited by mcflytrap (edited January 10, 2002).]

[seekaee]

I would still think about getting a GAF. A friend of mine who got me hooked into S-8 last year had a GAF ST 805. It?s equipped with a pretty darn good lens (F. 1.7/ 7.5 to 60mm) has a 220 degree shutter (good for low-light situations) and a frame rate of, 18,24,48 and single frame (it?s important that your camera can shoot at 24 FPS if your going to port the footage to video) has what I think is a cool looking design but most of all they?re super CHEAP!($5 to $30 on E-bay) Infact ,one?s being sold now as we speak :
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1319930665

Heck, I might even buy one

Also, before you get anything, take a look at the SUPER 8 LIST so you can look- up the specks on any camera you?re interested in buying. There?s also a really good beginner's guide to S-8 cameras on the site as well.
http://www.kolumbus.fi/puistot/about.htm




[This message has been edited by seekaee (edited January 11, 2002).]