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Anyone out there have experience with the high-speed 16mm cameras that use rotating prisms? I've got an application for some slow-mo stuff, but have heard the rotating prism gives blurry results. Any experiences out there? Thanks

Hi all: I was looking at a camera the other day that had a "through-lens rackover viewing system". What does rackover mean? Thanks

I've got some old film kicking around and I hear everyone talking about how unexposed film degrades over time. I've got two different types of "old" stuff: 1 - Fuji 8692 Reala - 800ft - 2 years old - refrigerated 2 - several Kodak stocks (color and B/W) - 1400 ft - 1 year old - not...

Hello: Can anyone recommend a decent and budget-conscious lab that does 16mm telecine to HD? I was looking at Bonolabs, which has some complete packages (film/processing/telecine-to-harddrive), but I have the film already and they require you use their film. Any suggestions or...

I want to go for a three-strip technicolor look and was wondering what the modern approach to this is. I'm assuming it would be done digitally now, but is there a particular stock which will get me in the ballpark? Anyone out there done this? Thanks.

I've heard the term "MOS" used a lot in relation to student or low-budget films; i.e. something was an "MOS" film. What does it stand for? I assume its an acronym of some kind. Thanks, Ledbird

I've got a 16mm Bolex EBM which takes an internal 12v 1000 mAh battery, but I'd like something that last longer before needing recharge. Shelton Communication has a Bescor battery pack that he says will work with the EBM, but it delivers 12v 3.4 Ah. 1) Is there any risk delivering more amps to...

I've got a question to which I am having trouble finding a definitive answer: Technically (not aesthetically), is a 50mm lens shot on 16mm film the same as a 50mm shot on 35mm film? I've heard two seemingly opposing answers: 1) "No, in order to get the look of a 50mm lens in 16mm, you have to...