Recent content by scud133

how crucial is a reflex viewfinder?? if the only difference is that non-relfex flicker while the film is rolling I think I can live with it if it saves me a few hundred $$...

Re: Re: --yeah i forgot to check for that, but the last one i posted says it's a reflex viewfinder... is this just the seller's mistake?? --If it is really a reflex camera, and I pick up the sync motor you posted about earlier, I would have plenty of dough left over to get a nice mic and...

Re: RE Re: RE Most I have seen are H16's with the winding handle thing (spring load?) and usually 2-3 lenses. I've been watching ebay for a few weeks and there have been a lot going for under $300. Can you get a widescreen aspect ratio with a cam like this, or would I need an anamorphic lens...

-Are Bolex's considered "wild" ??? -At least temporarily for audio I was planning on recording on a minidisc, or worst case scenario on digital8. Either way, I was planning on having to sync in post afterwards. I've been trying to get up to speed on everything but was hoping I could consult...

Re: Mark G Re: Mark G yes (for still cameras)

Since I'm a total noob, what should I look for (and where) for lights???

Reasons why?? I'm just not satisified with the video-look and mediocre quality... and rather than spring for an xl-1 or something simliar, there are tons of 8mm and 16mm cams on ebay for less than $200. I really want the "film" look for serious stuff, but I will definately keep miniDV for stupid...

I've always had a desire to get involved with film. I've been making stupid jackass-style movies with friends on digital8 and miniDV for over 3 years now, and frankly I'm ready for more. Seeing Kill Bill 2 didn't help either... the extreme close-ups of David Carradine now have me desperate to...