Good job, Owen. My first movies were made with this camera (or one of its many variations) in 1957 when I was in the seventh grade. I think it's a great beginner or intermediate camera because of its simplicity and reliability and sturdiness. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the demo! I think my sister had one for her 13th birthday in 1959. I “borrowed” it and staged my brother holding a garden hose (with nozzle). When the water was turned on the hose whipped all over and as instructed he kept holding onto the hose.. A riot.d
I have one of these. I got it at a junk shop and it was new. It was in the box wrapped up with the cardboard keepers on it and in a bag inside the box.
This was my first 8mm camera. I inherited it from my grandpa in 2006 after their house caught fire and we were cleaning out. I’ve never shot footage with it and any original footage shot with it of my dad when he was a kid were ruined in a flood in 1978. This camera has not shot footage since the 60s or 70s. But I want to shoot my first 8mm footage with it. The front guide plate has fallen off in the 16 years it’s been in my possession but it’s no use in today’s world anyway. Compared to my Bolex P3 it’s just a toy but it’s been in my family for over 60 years and is very special to me.
Very informative. I have a Kodak Brownie Model 2. I have not used it with film yet. Might be interesting to see one in real life use, show how to use it in different lighting scenarios, how to frame subjects.
@@FilmPhotographyProject I managed to open mines up, you just have to remove the winding nob screw and then there’s also a screw in the film cartridge compartment that needs removed and it opens the back. Don’t suppose you could help?
As a relatively low cost way of shooting on actual film, it might be interesting to try and make an entire movie using one of these. Record audio digitally and sync it up in post. Easy peasy.
I just picked up this exact camera, and a roll of film (Cine 8 Color Negative, 40 ISO). The box of film arrived with a helpful pamphlet from the Film Photography Project and in it was a suggestion to purchase a hand-held light meter, an option I prefer over using my phone. Can you recommend the best kind of light meter? Thanks to Owen for the very helpful video and for any suggestions you might have.
Light Meter App (for your phone) or Gossen Luna Pro F meter (on eBay - always ask seller to make sure battery compartment is clean. Also get a later model - they took 9-v battery) - Mike
I live in Durham UK and I have had one of these since 1963 when dad bought it I have a brown leather case on mine.. So if any one wants to buy mine.. I wound it up and he presto seems like it works.. If any one wants to buy mine
Hi! SO random but everything you are doing in this video you technically would do in dim lighting right? Also what light meter app do you use and could you do a tutorial on how that works?
Good job, Owen. My first movies were made with this camera (or one of its many variations) in 1957 when I was in the seventh grade. I think it's a great beginner or intermediate camera because of its simplicity and reliability and sturdiness. Keep up the good work.
Old Brownies are great cameras.
Thanks for the video.
Keep shooting 8mm film !!!
unreal how clever this thing is
Thanks for the demo! I think my sister had one for her 13th birthday in 1959. I “borrowed” it and staged my brother holding a garden hose (with nozzle). When the water was turned on the hose whipped all over and as instructed he kept holding onto the hose.. A riot.d
I have one of these cameras and the box with sales receipt from when I purchased it.
I just found this camera at my local thrift store. I have no idea if it’s in working condition but we’ll find out!
I have one of these. I got it at a junk shop and it was new. It was in the box wrapped up with the cardboard keepers on it and in a bag inside the box.
When mine was 1963
This was fantastic, thank you so much
This was my first 8mm camera. I inherited it from my grandpa in 2006 after their house caught fire and we were cleaning out. I’ve never shot footage with it and any original footage shot with it of my dad when he was a kid were ruined in a flood in 1978. This camera has not shot footage since the 60s or 70s. But I want to shoot my first 8mm footage with it. The front guide plate has fallen off in the 16 years it’s been in my possession but it’s no use in today’s world anyway. Compared to my Bolex P3 it’s just a toy but it’s been in my family for over 60 years and is very special to me.
Very informative. I have a Kodak Brownie Model 2. I have not used it with film yet. Might be interesting to see one in real life use, show how to use it in different lighting scenarios, how to frame subjects.
Can you please show the inside of the spring motor? Mines snapped and I’m trying to figure out how it is repaired.
Sadly, to our knowledge there is no way to see inside the molded plastic.
@@FilmPhotographyProject I managed to open mines up, you just have to remove the winding nob screw and then there’s also a screw in the film cartridge compartment that needs removed and it opens the back. Don’t suppose you could help?
My Camera!
As a relatively low cost way of shooting on actual film, it might be interesting to try and make an entire movie using one of these. Record audio digitally and sync it up in post. Easy peasy.
I agree. Shot a promo at 16fps on a Bolex. Small amounts of dialog - th-cam.com/video/1NiL9-0ZKRc/w-d-xo.html
- Mike
@@FilmPhotographyProject Great job with the Dracula film. Just shows everyone that a bit of creativity can go a long way.
I just picked up this exact camera, and a roll of film (Cine 8 Color Negative, 40 ISO). The box of film arrived with a helpful pamphlet from the Film Photography Project and in it was a suggestion to purchase a hand-held light meter, an option I prefer over using my phone. Can you recommend the best kind of light meter? Thanks to Owen for the very helpful video and for any suggestions you might have.
Light Meter App (for your phone) or Gossen Luna Pro F meter (on eBay - always ask seller to make sure battery compartment is clean. Also get a later model - they took 9-v battery) - Mike
@@FilmPhotographyProject Okay, that was very helpful...thank you Mike! Have a great Friday...
can you flip side and at the end take the film out in the daylight?
Flipping and removal should be done in extreme dim light.
Is there somewhere to buy the film for this camera? Also who develops it?
Mentioned on the video with the web info - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/double-8
I live in Durham UK and I have had one of these since 1963 when dad bought it I have a brown leather case on mine.. So if any one wants to buy mine.. I wound it up and he presto seems like it works.. If any one wants to buy mine
I'll buy the case, I recently bought a 1961 brownie, and it's case is kinda wrecked
Hi! SO random but everything you are doing in this video you technically would do in dim lighting right? Also what light meter app do you use and could you do a tutorial on how that works?