Mike Krumlauf
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I bought a mint condition Cine-Kodak Eight Model 90 8mm Camera that i believe takes Double 8mm cartages and i was wondering where i could buy color film?
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Bought a 8mm Camera Today! Where Do I Buy Film?
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Mike Krumlauf
Award Winning Filmmaker
Also, Can a Double 8mm camera take Super 8 film or 16mm film mags?
Double 8mm ("regular 8mm") is not the same as Super 8. Double 8 is actually a 25' roll of 16mm film with 8mm perforations. After processing, it is slit and spliced to give you 50'.
Super 8mm is actually in a cartridge that doesn't require threading in the camera.
This film (which won't work in your camera) is still available in several types of negative and possibly in Ektachrome.
Kodak no longer makes Regular 8mm film, and it's probably no longer available in the US.
Do a web search for 8mm and you might find some B&W European stock...not sure.
Hope this helps.
Ken
the Screen Skins guy
Super 8mm is actually in a cartridge that doesn't require threading in the camera.
This film (which won't work in your camera) is still available in several types of negative and possibly in Ektachrome.
Kodak no longer makes Regular 8mm film, and it's probably no longer available in the US.
Do a web search for 8mm and you might find some B&W European stock...not sure.
Hope this helps.
Ken
the Screen Skins guy
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Dmitry Kichenko
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I bought an 8mm Bolex H8 recently, the 'king' of 8mm cameras (isn't it awesome how you can get a king for under $200?). You can get film for it alright, don't listen to kplo, he is probably one of those anti-8mm super8 supporters who wants regular 8 to die 
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Same for the processing. And since the camera uses regular reel film (16mm film with twice as many sprocket holes to be exact), you get a much better stable gate than the plastic thing you get with Super8 where it's part of the cartridge (much better registration: the image doesn't move around constantly, which is a constant problem with super8 that gives footage that '70s home movie' look).
A very good resource check out is Standard8.Org:
http://www.standard8.org/
I just bought some film off John Schwind mentioned there. He has quite a bit of stock available, and if you happen to own a Bolex H-8, you can buy 100ft. reels giving you around 11 minutes of running time after slitting. There is also MyOldCamera, a guy who sells 8mm stock on eBay, but his prices seem higher than everyone else's (except for maybe Spectra).
I'm playing around with 8mm right now as well so let me know how your adventure is going. We're in the same weird boat here; it's cool to have someone to talk about this stuff with.
.Same for the processing. And since the camera uses regular reel film (16mm film with twice as many sprocket holes to be exact), you get a much better stable gate than the plastic thing you get with Super8 where it's part of the cartridge (much better registration: the image doesn't move around constantly, which is a constant problem with super8 that gives footage that '70s home movie' look).
A very good resource check out is Standard8.Org:
http://www.standard8.org/
I just bought some film off John Schwind mentioned there. He has quite a bit of stock available, and if you happen to own a Bolex H-8, you can buy 100ft. reels giving you around 11 minutes of running time after slitting. There is also MyOldCamera, a guy who sells 8mm stock on eBay, but his prices seem higher than everyone else's (except for maybe Spectra).
I'm playing around with 8mm right now as well so let me know how your adventure is going. We're in the same weird boat here; it's cool to have someone to talk about this stuff with.
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Dmitry,
Read my post above. Never owned a Super 8 camera, but I do still have the Bolex C8 (regular 8mm) I bought when I was about 16.
The H8 was based on the H16 body and was generally considered the "Rolls-Royce of 8mm cameras. Despite your aversion to Super 8, the sad fact is that most regular (dual)8mm cameras ...the Kodak Brownie and Keystone types, had much more gate weave than the better Super 8 cameras.
The Bolex models were an exception and were likened to "Swiss watch" craftsmanship, as evidenced by their advertising at the time.
My Bolex 8mm projector is built like a tank and has variable speeds from just below "standard" silent speed of 16 fps, to about 30fps with a rock solid picture.
Unfortunately, most home projectors (8mm and Super 8mm) degenerated to "easy load" plastic appliances with cheap lenses that were a mere shadow of their beautifully crafted forbears.
Please do keep us apprised of your 8mm experiences.
Ken
the Screen Skins guy
Read my post above. Never owned a Super 8 camera, but I do still have the Bolex C8 (regular 8mm) I bought when I was about 16.
The H8 was based on the H16 body and was generally considered the "Rolls-Royce of 8mm cameras. Despite your aversion to Super 8, the sad fact is that most regular (dual)8mm cameras ...the Kodak Brownie and Keystone types, had much more gate weave than the better Super 8 cameras.
The Bolex models were an exception and were likened to "Swiss watch" craftsmanship, as evidenced by their advertising at the time.
My Bolex 8mm projector is built like a tank and has variable speeds from just below "standard" silent speed of 16 fps, to about 30fps with a rock solid picture.
Unfortunately, most home projectors (8mm and Super 8mm) degenerated to "easy load" plastic appliances with cheap lenses that were a mere shadow of their beautifully crafted forbears.
Please do keep us apprised of your 8mm experiences.
Ken
the Screen Skins guy
Dmitry Kichenko
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Yes indeed... I failed to mention most U.S. made cameras were kind of crappy.
As to Super8, I was thinking of trying it out too. I've seen tfootage the guy that did Stuntman shot on his Canon 1014XL and it was very nice footage. He also used the Sniper DV8 he bought AND no additional metal gate for the cartridge (which I've been told costs about as much as my Bolex). The definite plus of Super 8 is the availability of negative stock and it being generally more readily available than regular 8. The downside is fairly prices of the better cameras
I'm shooting a small project on the Bolex soon, and I'll upload some footage as soon as I get it scanned.
Ah yes, that will be another... 2-3 weeks
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As to stock, you can get Ektachrome and Kodachrome, with the latter being a fun thing to try due to the legendary saturated look.
As to Super8, I was thinking of trying it out too. I've seen tfootage the guy that did Stuntman shot on his Canon 1014XL and it was very nice footage. He also used the Sniper DV8 he bought AND no additional metal gate for the cartridge (which I've been told costs about as much as my Bolex). The definite plus of Super 8 is the availability of negative stock and it being generally more readily available than regular 8. The downside is fairly prices of the better cameras
I'm shooting a small project on the Bolex soon, and I'll upload some footage as soon as I get it scanned.
Ah yes, that will be another... 2-3 weeks
.As to stock, you can get Ektachrome and Kodachrome, with the latter being a fun thing to try due to the legendary saturated look.
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check out http://www.pro8mm.com/main.php
Might not work for 8mm camera, but it will get you charged up on using super 8.
I saw a few music videos from the 80's done on 8mm and shot outside. The color and saturation can be amazing if handled properly.
Might not work for 8mm camera, but it will get you charged up on using super 8.
I saw a few music videos from the 80's done on 8mm and shot outside. The color and saturation can be amazing if handled properly.
Dmitry Kichenko
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I'm fairly certain Pro8 does Super8 only. Plus, I've heard so many mixed reviews about them. Mostly regarding customer service.
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I do know that sometimes ebay has them. Not just the Super 8, but 8mm as well. The only thing is you don't know if you are going to get goop or actual film.
Dmitry Kichenko
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An eBay seller named MyOldCamera is selling new stock only.