a question about film

[director666]

I am thinking about obtaining a Super8 camera because I've heard that they aren't that expensive. But where do I get film from and most importantly, what do I use to edit and how does it work!?

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[johnny16mm]

http://www.super8sound.com

This place will ship stock anywhere for around $30.00 inc. processing...so you buy it..shoot...send it back and they put it on VHS for you (telecine)and you can edit on a computer...GREAT service, great people!

Later,
J16MM

[Dal]

Usually places that sell Super 8 cameras will alos sell the cartridges to go with them.. or order the from places like "Blanx" ( aka The FilmStock Center) in London - phone 0207 494 2244 for a catalogue.

I'm sure Kodak also do mail order but I cant find their number right now.

[johnny16mm]

Super 8 Sound

That's all you need to know right there...trust me!

LAter,
Brandon

[mattias]

i don't know anything about super 8 sound, except that their reputation isn't that good in the super 8 community (again, i don't know why) and that they're very expensive ($30 is actually $33 and the telecine is not included in that). buy your film (kodachrome) from kodak, process it with a pk59 mailer from http://www.adoramacamera.com/ and you will be down to $16 (still no telecine though).

for editing, you either use a viewer and a splicer (pick them up at ebay for $30 or something) or you transfer the film to video and use vcr to vcr or nle to edit as you would video.

[director666]

hey, thanks for the info guys. I actually got hold of a super8 camera today, I have never seen one before but I got it and it's tiny!!! is it supposed to be small with a place to put the cartridges in? and it has no sound either..... is that what super8's are like!??????

[Alex]

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[gaspode]

Try boots, for kodachrome 40, if your local one doesnt stock it, either try another local one, or ask them to get it in for you.
It's about 12-14 GBP, and includes processing in the UK. I cant remember for certain, but I think I've seen Kodachrome 40 in the new Boots in Spalding, although I dont know how far away from there you are.

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