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Thanks for the responses everyone. I don't plan on buying anything like that soon. But it is so good to hear others input. Thanks to those who supported my plans. P.S. This is my first post in a while. My computer had to be repaired, and I was without a place with the security that I need to...

I was looking through pages covering all of the old formats that have passed by, and those that have stayed with us. While browsing, I came across what has got to be my favourite small format, 9.5mm. As to its merits or disadvantages, I care not, for putting sprocket holes BETWEEN frames makes...

http://www.pathefilm.freeserve.co.uk/filmlista.htm I found this today, if anyone is looking for 9.5mm filmstock.

I learned that I love gaff tape more than three meals a day.

In a couple of years, I WILL have one of these cameras.

Domestic sellers are hard to come by. I recommend checking commicam.com, as there is a page of suppliers. Of course there is my favourite online store for onvas cameras, konvas.com. Thanks vincent for clarifying the term. I never am very good with my words, and sometimes it can lay me into deep...

I understand what you are trying to say about the image not depending on the camera, but I DO beleive that the camera does play a part, in constant frame speeds, a steady film plane, and so on. I also wish to assure you that I realize the complexities involved when creating the proper shot. But...

Konvas cameras are cheap, quality, and loud.

Good, thats exactly what I am looking for. Thanks guys for all of your help.

Thanks man.

Glad I could help everyone. I just got back from PA, sorry that I couldnt respond earlier. King, commicam has connections to people who rent konvas cameras, but you could buy a 1m for the price it would cost to rent one for the day. I am planning on purchasing a 2m, when the right deal comes...

Decision and Resources Glad I could help WideShot. I have spent at least seven hours a day for the past three days researching the konvas 35mm cameras, especially the 2m. Combing the web and some books, and of course you guys here at indie talk, I have decided to purchase one for myself. The 2m...

After searching around, I found this FANTASTIC site. Not only do these kind people have great test footage taken with a konvas 2m, they showcase some fantastic gun effects. Definately check them out. http://rarevision.com/home.php#

Ok, I have done some more research. There are the "regulated" speed motors that Will touched on, but there are also full blown crystal sync units that are available. As for the sound issue, they do apear to have some noise issues, but as Will also said, a blimp can improve that. With a good...

Thanks guys for your info. Ill have to look into ways to fix both of those issues. And if it doesnt get much better, then I will definately take scotts advice as a secondary. Ill keep everyone updated on my search.

But does a konvas in good repair put out images that are high quality enough to serve as your primary kit? All the recommendations I can find are from stores, which I can not trust.

I am amazed at the prices of konvas cameras. A 35mm camera for under a thousand dollars? This just cannot be true. Can it? I, like most filmmakers, would love to shoot on 35mm but just cant afford the cost. But when I looked on Ebay for 35mm cameras, I was astounded to find that a 35mm konvas...

Wow, I never expected to get so many friendly and cheery hellos. Thank you everyone, and I am glad that you find my schools film classes as exciting as I do. In fact, there ae three seperate digital filmmaking classes that last over a month each. There are also photography and developement...

Do the best you can.

Well, it depends on your budget. Some of the high budget scifi movies use as many as nine times the amount of finished product, or so have heard. But if you plan your shotsREALLY carefully and rehearse, you could probably get away with twice as much. I have done it on DV, except that it was for...