Got me some super 8 film...

[Hamish Gill]

Went in to jessops to see if they had any "pro" film ... They brought out a box of about 20 rolls of b&w kodak 35mm, some Fuji pro160 120 and this

She sold it me for 45p ...
It's a start ... Of course I don't have a camera yet, but the girl who leant me the kodak retina has a couple of super 8 cameras too ... So we might be on to a start I'm the right direction for cheapy cheap!

 

[Pete Askew]

What with you and Chris, this is costing me a fortune in popcorn!!

 

[Hamish Gill]

... dont count your chickens ... i have to get a camera sorted yet ... not to mention find a place to get it deved ...
im hoping Dodkin will perk up with some thoughts on the film type at some point!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

45p! You were robbed!!

Should be a nice film - here's Kodak's tips webpage: http://motion.kodak.com/motion/Products/Production/Spotlight_on_Super_8/Super_8mm_Resources/tip.htm

Current Super 8mm Ektachrome is 100 ASA: http://motion.kodak.com/motion/Products/Production/Spotlight_on_Super_8/Super_8mm_Products/index.htm

Now all you need is a Super 8mm camera - and spookily, there are some in the for sale section on the forum!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Which would you go for out of the 2 Mark has for sale?

 

[Hamish Gill]

... Just rang my mate (who leanrt me the retina iia who also has a couple of super 8 cameras) She is going to drop them round in the morning, i shall decide which is the best one for me out of the 4 on offer ...

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Eumig has the following spec:

Small, very easy to operate and of course battery driven. When the film is near ending, the red light in the view finder will light up. This is the very same light when as you push the "BAT" button to test the batteries.

This camera was also sold under the Bolex brand name as "Bolex 233 Compact".

Specifications

Manufacturor : Eumig
Model : MINI 3 Servofocus
Type : Super-8 film camera
Produced : 1974
K.D. Müller Reference :
Film : super-8 cassette
Picture size : super-8
Made in : Austria
Quantity Made : 150 000
Original List Price :
Material : Metal and sturdy plastic
Lens : Eumig Vario-Viennon 1,9/9-30 Multicoated made in Austria
Filter size : 36 mm
Focusing : fixed
Focus range : 0,4 meter - infinity
Viewfinder : view finder with exposure meter and warning light
Speed : 18 frames per second and single frame
Aperture : 1,9
Exposure : Auto
Exposure meter : Low light level warning indicator
Winding : Electrical
Battery : 2x standard AA battery in the film compartment
Film spot contact : none
Other :
Dimensions : 180 x 47 x 80 mm excluding handle (l x w x h)
180 x 47 x 145 mm including handle
Weight : ~ 540 grams


GAF 714

marketed in 1976
silent super 8 cartridge
lens: Xytar Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 9-36 mm
zooming ratio: 4x
focusing: manual
rangefinder: ?
zooming: auto and manual
filter size: ?
viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece
viewfinder information: ?
exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell
film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA only (daylight/tungsten)
filter: built-in 85A filter, coupled with movie light socket
filming speed: 18 fps, single frame
shutter opening angle <180 degrees
sound: no
remote control socket: yes
cable release socket: no
movie light socket: screw type
film counter: yes
handle: detachable
battery check button: yes
film drive motor: DC micromotor
power source: 4 x AA batteries
weight: <1000 g
weight: circa 70 x 190 x 205 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Japan by Kohka


So the GAF is the later unit, but the Eumig looks like it comes with the PMA lens, which is an asperical wide angle attachment that you screw on the main lens. (Useful for interior work)

Both very similar spec otherwise - you'd want to check battery compartments for corrosion, and of course check basic function when powered up.