Recent content by streetwaves

Actually guys, I got a GREAT deal on an Eclair... too good to pass up. Only thing I need is a battery - can anyone help me with that? It's got a crystal sync motor of course. If I end up thinking I won't need the NPR at some point I could sell it and downgrade, but I doubt I'll want to do that.

Thanks guys. I've decided I'll go with 16mm (maybe super or Ultra in the future) but don't know whether I should buy a non-sync camera like the cheap K-3 or go all out and buy an Eclair, CP16, or Arri 16BL. I can see myself in the future wanting a sync camera but I'm not entirely sure I need it...

Thanks for your reply. I'm still trying to decide but I'm getting closer to making my mind up. I imagine I'll settle on 16mm, but we'll see. I get so tempted when I see the real-deal cameras like the CP16, Eclair, and Arri 16BL.

What about the Arri 16BL? I found one that says it was recently serviced for around the same price of a Cp-16 or Eclair. Thanks for your response. Also, will the Super 8 yield good enough results if I have them scanned by Cinelicious? They have a great sample (I think called 'The Journey') but...

Hey guys. I'm a still photographer that shoots film and film only. Recently, after seeing a few great movies with great cinematography, I became interested in the idea of shooting some motion film. I'm trying to decide whether I should get a Super 8mm or 16mm camera, and which camera in...