1st 16mm camera
I will be purchasing my first 16mm camera, and I had some questions. I have a budget of $15,000 through American Express Equipment Financing,
and I am interested in getting the best package I can for the purpose of making 16 mm (or Super 16mm) indie films.
I own a recording studio, so I knowledge about recording
sound just not in terms of cameras (sync etc.)
I know Arriflex, but I have little experience with the 16S, 16BL, and SR3.
I have even less knowledge about Bolex.
So ultimately my question is this ... can you suggest the best set up with these budget requirements?
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Film Camera for Shorts
My questions for you are...
A). What is a good, user friendly 16mm camera to start on for independant[sic] short films? I am interested in something flexible...
variable speeds, attachment options, ect...
B). Is it worth while to purchace editing equip. or should I just use
rental suites?
C). Is 16mm still a good format to use or is it going to become the
dinosaur that 8mm has become?
I hope you can help me out with my novice questions, I am anxious to get
started on using film cameras rather than video. From what little I know
your prices look pretty good and maybe you have something I could use.
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Eclair ACL 16mm
I'm seriously interested in an Eclair ACL crystal sync camera. It seems to be a decent camera from what little info I can find about it. I really like the fact that I can upgrade it to super 16. It's also shoulder mount and in my price range.
Any input on this subject?
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C-mount focus
It dawned on me recently that if a C-mount lens is screwed in too far or
not far enough, even by a hair, the focus will probably be off. How can
I optimize focus in a non-reflex 16mm camera?
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