I'm a bit surprised how sharp and clear the footage is from this simple little camera. Pretty respectable. I'd say its better than some later Super 8 cameras. I know the why can get a bit geeky with pressure plates, film gates, etc. But nice to see you providing a variety of film for these little things.
In a 1937 John Ford film titled "Hurricane," there's a great bit of product placement at the beginning of the film. As Thomas Mitchell is describing what a particular Island looked like before the hurricane hit, a female passenger is using one of these gizmos. Interestingly, the camera she's using seems to be an obscure variant. Instead of the peanut-shaped winding key, hers uses a thick wire bent in the shape of the letter B. An early concept version of the Keystone? I've no idea, but I spent half a year trying to find one - which I did. 😸
Why is my Keystone K8 hard to open. My camera got delivered today. Also my running sound sounds different like a car enging making tires start and then stop
@@FilmPhotographyProjectWhy is my Keystone K8 hard to open. My camera got delivered today. Also my running sound sounds different like a car enging making tires start and then stop. Will i be able to fix this problem?
Greetings to Michael and the whole FPP gang. I want to really thank you folks for your fine work in making film and entertaining tutorials available to all us wannabe filmmakers. I have been playing with movie cameras since a wee brat in the 1960s, starting with double 8 and proceeding to 16mm (I have an Eyemo and a Devry 35mm, but have been too cheap to shoot with them yet). I am looking forward to reliving my youth by shooting double 8 again. In scrutinizing your vids, it looks like this keystone has the most steady registration of all the cameras you have shared with us. Do you agree?? Thanks again!
Do you have to stop filming every 30 seconds while you wind, or can you wind while filming to avoid interruption? How does this compare to the Brownie?
Each continuous shoot is approx. 30 seconds. For continuous, pick up a camera that uses a battery to drive the motor (like the Nikkorex 8 - th-cam.com/video/Gz1K_H_5ZME/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aIf-qdV4P3BNAy6G ). The Keystone is smaller than the Brownie - practically pocket-sized.
A few questions, how does this camera wind the film? Is it battery powered or does it work on a spring load or something? I love watching old silent comedies and in them I see cameras being wound manually via a winding arm and was curious as too how this worked. Also, does this camera operate in the same way as the Keystone model A9? Cheers!
No batteries. Spring wound meter. Each wind gives you about 30 seconds before you need to wind again. Yes, similar to the Keystone 16mm wind up cameras.
Mike. Great video however, you did not cover a critical step. After loading as you described you have to set the film counter to 0 or S depending on the camera and run the liter through before you start filming. You must do this at the end of the roll too. Same for start and finish of side 2. V/r. Tom M
Thanks again for another great video on these fantastic vintage cameras. I have started collecting some of these double 8mm cameras (currently have a Bell & Howell Perpetua on its way) and I have been eyeing the Keystone cameras. I can't find much info on this manufacturer nor the model K-4C which is a three lens turret model. Have you used the K-4C. Can you do a video of that one of you have? Thanks again for doing these videos. They have been hugely informative because a lot of these cameras don't come with their original user guides. :-)
Just found one Aug /23' in Long Beach Ca.this model lying in my bike travel path,. X Hope to find & return to owner, if not a sweet find for hobby🎥🎞📽🎬 see post script info📩
I just bought one of these cameras that still works. Thank gawd you made this video. thank you!
I'm a bit surprised how sharp and clear the footage is from this simple little camera. Pretty respectable. I'd say its better than some later Super 8 cameras. I know the why can get a bit geeky with pressure plates, film gates, etc. But nice to see you providing a variety of film for these little things.
Just picked one of these up at a rummage sale need to get a pickup wheel excited to try it.
In a 1937 John Ford film titled "Hurricane," there's a great bit of product placement at the beginning of the film. As Thomas Mitchell is describing what a particular Island looked like before the hurricane hit, a female passenger is using one of these gizmos.
Interestingly, the camera she's using seems to be an obscure variant. Instead of the peanut-shaped winding key, hers uses a thick wire bent in the shape of the letter B. An early concept version of the Keystone? I've no idea, but I spent half a year trying to find one - which I did. 😸
Why is my Keystone K8 hard to open. My camera got delivered today. Also my running sound sounds different like a car enging making tires start and then stop
Sounds like your camera is not running properly.
Thank you for this great video, This is my first camera 8mm What other lens can I use besides the original, wide or telephoto ?
If you're just starting out, shoot with the standard 13mm lens.
when you have to flip the film to the other side does it need to be done in complete darkness or a changing bag?
Film is on what's called a "daylight spool" so flip in dim light.
@@FilmPhotographyProjectWhy is my Keystone K8 hard to open. My camera got delivered today. Also my running sound sounds different like a car enging making tires start and then stop.
Will i be able to fix this problem?
How do you know how much to wind it, and when would you know that the entire side is shot?
The wind will stop when fully wound. There is a footage counter on the side of the camera.
Interesting, seems to be the same camera as the Stewart Warner Buddy 8mm that I have. Crazy how well they hold up over the years.
Greetings to Michael and the whole FPP gang. I want to really thank you folks for your fine work in making film and entertaining tutorials available to all us wannabe filmmakers. I have been playing with movie cameras since a wee brat in the 1960s, starting with double 8 and proceeding to 16mm (I have an Eyemo and a Devry 35mm, but have been too cheap to shoot with them yet).
I am looking forward to reliving my youth by shooting double 8 again. In scrutinizing your vids, it looks like this keystone has the most steady registration of all the cameras you have shared with us. Do you agree?? Thanks again!
Since all these nifty cameras are so old, I think the steadiness has more to do with care and storage. The K8 is super solid and well made! - Mike
@@FilmPhotographyProject where do i set the counter to. I want this camera
Buy a Keystone movie camera after use a Keystone projector to share your show. Can't get better than that!
Do you have to stop filming every 30 seconds while you wind, or can you wind while filming to avoid interruption? How does this compare to the Brownie?
Each continuous shoot is approx. 30 seconds. For continuous, pick up a camera that uses a battery to drive the motor (like the Nikkorex 8 - th-cam.com/video/Gz1K_H_5ZME/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aIf-qdV4P3BNAy6G ). The Keystone is smaller than the Brownie - practically pocket-sized.
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A few questions, how does this camera wind the film? Is it battery powered or does it work on a spring load or something? I love watching old silent comedies and in them I see cameras being wound manually via a winding arm and was curious as too how this worked. Also, does this camera operate in the same way as the Keystone model A9? Cheers!
No batteries. Spring wound meter. Each wind gives you about 30 seconds before you need to wind again. Yes, similar to the Keystone 16mm wind up cameras.
Mike. Great video however, you did not cover a critical step. After loading as you described you have to set the film counter to 0 or S depending on the camera and run the liter through before you start filming. You must do this at the end of the roll too. Same for start and finish of side 2. V/r. Tom M
What is a liter?
@@ericbrunstadMaybe meant leader? The end piece of film that will be exposed to light as you are changing it.
Thanks again for another great video on these fantastic vintage cameras. I have started collecting some of these double 8mm cameras (currently have a Bell & Howell Perpetua on its way) and I have been eyeing the Keystone cameras. I can't find much info on this manufacturer nor the model K-4C which is a three lens turret model. Have you used the K-4C. Can you do a video of that one of you have? Thanks again for doing these videos. They have been hugely informative because a lot of these cameras don't come with their original user guides. :-)
Just found one Aug /23' in Long Beach Ca.this model lying in my bike travel path,. X Hope to find & return to owner, if not a sweet find for hobby🎥🎞📽🎬 see post script info📩
Lens set to infinity ♾️
Drive set to 12 fps low
About 9ft shot
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Minor road rash, otherwise intact