The camera does, but nobody makes sound film anymore. Kodak discontinued the sound version of Kodachrome 40 about ten or fifteen years ago because they claimed that the entire process of magnetic sound on film was ecologically unsound. The sound quality was not really all that great in the first place. It was juddery and harsh.
Glad you like them. Unfortunately, my 514 gave out last year, and I picked up a mediocre 814 Electronic. I'm debating on whether I should get a new 514 or get the one I have fixed. The optics were super-schweet.
I recently purchased a 514XL-S and have been doing some research into film stocks, and following your comments about using EE lock on Ektachrome 64T, I thought I might share with you a tip I read, which is as yet untested by me. If you tape over the filter notch near the bottom RHS of the cartridge the camera will read the filmstock at 40ASA and engage the in-built 85A daylight filter, which should be more manageable than it reading the film at 160ASA!
Hi I have a Sankyo super 8 camera and I am going to get more film which would be better to buy, Kodachrome 64T color reversal film or Kodak tri-actate black & white reversal film.
Excellent. I think you'll love it. Just be aware that if you shoot E64T, it underexposes it by 1 1/3 stop. You'll have to use the EE lock. That's what I did for about half of this video, then I got so sick of it that I stopped, and E64T tends to get a little grungy with underexposure.
Excellent choice. I think you'll like it a lot. Just be advised that if you shoot Ektachrome 64T, the camera will automatically underexpose it, and it doesn't react well to it.
thanks but is there any where where i can buy a cheap wideangle or fisheye i know they make em and some one said its a threaded lens so i just need to find a lense any kind with the same size thread
im thinking about shooting a skate video with my canon super 8 same camera you are using i want iit to be different do you think it will get the job done or should i try super16
I would definitely try Super-8 first. It's cheaper, and the cameras are way smaller. I personally think that what you want to do would work perfectly in Super-8.
No other correction was done other than that that might have been done by Spectra during the transfer. Other than that, it's more or less as the camera captured it.
Great footie, I'm a bit new to the whole super 8 thing and just bought a canon 514xl. Was wondering if you have any insight on how to acheive that initial "burn" in the beginning of your clip. Is that just the start of the film or what? Am I an idiot for asking?
No, not at all. That's a common trait of Super-8 cameras. When you remove the cartridge, you always end up wiping out a few frames. It's just a natural part of using Super-8.
You should like the 514XL. The cam I used is the same thing mechanically, just with sound. Just be aware that if you shoot E64T, you're going to have to use the EE Lock a lot.
Thanx. I'm glad you liked it. I'm getting ready to do some more tests, now that summer's finally coming to Chicago. now I'll see what these films can really do.
Film prices vary, but the general asking price for a cartridge is anywhere from $18-$40, and again, that's depending on the film you choose. From what I understand, WalMart will develop Ektachrome 64T, but I would not trust them. Negative stocks can be processed at places like Spectra Film and Video or Pro8mm.
E-mail me and I can give you more detail than in this space here.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked the clips. I thought the E100D looked the best out of all of them. Like I said in an earlier posting, the original footage was even better.
If you're shooting at 24fps (standard sound speed), it gives you about 2 1/2 minutes, but if you drop to 18fps (silent speed), it goes up to 3 minutes even.
Spectra Film and Video took care of the processing and transfer to MiniDV. Sadly, YouTube doesn't even do either clip justice, especially the E100D. The sharpness and saturation were incredible.
does the cam records sound on film?
georgeddirector 2 years ago
The camera does, but nobody makes sound film anymore. Kodak discontinued the sound version of Kodachrome 40 about ten or fifteen years ago because they claimed that the entire process of magnetic sound on film was ecologically unsound. The sound quality was not really all that great in the first place. It was juddery and harsh.
cubdukat 2 years ago
very nice again, By the way this is my super8 channel
super8sooty 2 years ago
Nice. I have the 514 too
Robkizzy 2 years ago
Glad you like them. Unfortunately, my 514 gave out last year, and I picked up a mediocre 814 Electronic. I'm debating on whether I should get a new 514 or get the one I have fixed. The optics were super-schweet.
cubdukat 2 years ago
Hi, Thanks for posting these stock tests.
I recently purchased a 514XL-S and have been doing some research into film stocks, and following your comments about using EE lock on Ektachrome 64T, I thought I might share with you a tip I read, which is as yet untested by me. If you tape over the filter notch near the bottom RHS of the cartridge the camera will read the filmstock at 40ASA and engage the in-built 85A daylight filter, which should be more manageable than it reading the film at 160ASA!
tulta5 3 years ago
hey i just bought that same exact camera but i cant find any film for it...do you have any suggestions..
nomfccode 4 years ago
Your tests are so helpful! Thank you! (Damn, the Vision is gorgeous!)
spershall 4 years ago
Glad you liked them. I hope to have some more tests within the next month or so, as well as some 16mm stuff I'm working on.
cubdukat 4 years ago
What I like about those Film Cameras is, that the colours look more naturaly
bulgman 4 years ago
That they do, but that's because there's been at least 20+ years of motion picture technology.
cubdukat 4 years ago
Hi I have a Sankyo super 8 camera and I am going to get more film which would be better to buy, Kodachrome 64T color reversal film or Kodak tri-actate black & white reversal film.
Super8man1 4 years ago
Hello,
Could you tell me the times where the Wittnerchrome 100D footage is ?
Thanks !
schoft 4 years ago
It's the entire first half. The less colorful-looking footage is the E64T
cubdukat 4 years ago
yah i grabbed a 514xl at the swap meet today im loving it just needa pick up some film for it
SCHIZOPHRENlC 4 years ago
Excellent. I think you'll love it. Just be aware that if you shoot E64T, it underexposes it by 1 1/3 stop. You'll have to use the EE lock. That's what I did for about half of this video, then I got so sick of it that I stopped, and E64T tends to get a little grungy with underexposure.
cubdukat 4 years ago
i just bought a 514 off ebay for 8 bux i got it today its like brandnew works and everything
razorskater56 4 years ago
Excellent choice. I think you'll like it a lot. Just be advised that if you shoot Ektachrome 64T, the camera will automatically underexpose it, and it doesn't react well to it.
cubdukat 4 years ago
thanks but is there any where where i can buy a cheap wideangle or fisheye i know they make em and some one said its a threaded lens so i just need to find a lense any kind with the same size thread
razorskater56 4 years ago
im thinking about shooting a skate video with my canon super 8 same camera you are using i want iit to be different do you think it will get the job done or should i try super16
razorskater56 4 years ago
I would definitely try Super-8 first. It's cheaper, and the cameras are way smaller. I personally think that what you want to do would work perfectly in Super-8.
cubdukat 4 years ago
is this edited i just bought one if i added brightness and contrast and a little exposure would it look fine
razorskater56 4 years ago
No other correction was done other than that that might have been done by Spectra during the transfer. Other than that, it's more or less as the camera captured it.
cubdukat 4 years ago
Great footie, I'm a bit new to the whole super 8 thing and just bought a canon 514xl. Was wondering if you have any insight on how to acheive that initial "burn" in the beginning of your clip. Is that just the start of the film or what? Am I an idiot for asking?
brianniles 4 years ago
No, not at all. That's a common trait of Super-8 cameras. When you remove the cartridge, you always end up wiping out a few frames. It's just a natural part of using Super-8.
You should like the 514XL. The cam I used is the same thing mechanically, just with sound. Just be aware that if you shoot E64T, you're going to have to use the EE Lock a lot.
cubdukat 4 years ago
really nice done video!! I Like the colour and atmosphere!
DPalex1987 4 years ago
Thanx. I'm glad you liked it. I'm getting ready to do some more tests, now that summer's finally coming to Chicago. now I'll see what these films can really do.
cubdukat 4 years ago
how much does the film cost? and where can it be developed? cause i realy want toget a super 8 but don't know if i can afford it
skateplayguitar 4 years ago
Film prices vary, but the general asking price for a cartridge is anywhere from $18-$40, and again, that's depending on the film you choose. From what I understand, WalMart will develop Ektachrome 64T, but I would not trust them. Negative stocks can be processed at places like Spectra Film and Video or Pro8mm.
E-mail me and I can give you more detail than in this space here.
cubdukat 4 years ago
Great colors!
Stukov16 5 years ago
Thank you. I'm glad you liked the clips. I thought the E100D looked the best out of all of them. Like I said in an earlier posting, the original footage was even better.
cubdukat 5 years ago
in a typical super 8 cartridge how many minutes of footage can be shot?
conneisseur 5 years ago
If you're shooting at 24fps (standard sound speed), it gives you about 2 1/2 minutes, but if you drop to 18fps (silent speed), it goes up to 3 minutes even.
cubdukat 5 years ago
How was it telecined?
hammy022 5 years ago
Sorry it took so long to get back to you.
Spectra Film and Video took care of the processing and transfer to MiniDV. Sadly, YouTube doesn't even do either clip justice, especially the E100D. The sharpness and saturation were incredible.
cubdukat 5 years ago