How to load an 8mm movie camera (Part 1)

This is part 1 of a 2-part video showing how to load a vintage 8mm movie camera. (I had to split the video into two parts because of YouTube's lame 10-minute limit rule). I posted a video a while back showing one of my 8mm movie cameras, and a few people asked for a video showing how to actually load the camera. This video shows how to load an 8mm camera (regular "double-run" 8mm film). You can order the film online. I'd recommend Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, Kansas. You can also send the film back to them to get it developed. Their website is www.dwaynesphoto.com or just look up "Dwayne's Photo" on Google.

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• ct92404

[xlondonlove14x]

This video was very helpful but since Kodachrome film has been discontinued, is it possible to find 8mm film now? I have a Keystone K-8 if that helps.

[ct92404]

@xlondonlove14x

Of course. There are a lot of other kinds of movie film besides Kodachrome. I'd recommend Ektachrome 100D. You can find it very easily online. Spectrum Film and Video in Hollywood, California has it. They have a lot of different kinds of 8mm film, both black and white and color. Or you can also order it from Dwayne's Photo, in Parsons, Kansas. That's where I usually order my movie film.

[omacias4]

@ct92404 Hi Chris will the Ektachrome 100D super 8mm film work?

Thanks

[ct92404]

@omacias4

No, your camera uses Regular 8mm film (or sometimes it's called "Double Run 8"). That is NOT the same as Super 8. Super-8 comes in a cartridge, whereas Regular 8mm film comes on a spool.

[mrcmoes]

where can i buy film for it?

[ct92404]

@mrcmoes

Please read the description. I explained exactly where you can order 8mm movie film. There's a place called Dwayne's Photo, in Parsons, Kansas. They have a website, but I can't post links in comments. Just look it up on Google. There's also another place in Hollywood, California, called Spectrum Film and Video. Actually, there are a bunch of places where you can order movie film. Just look on Google.

[omacias4]

@ct92404 Thanks again, your a big help.

[mike184ever1]

@ct92404: I have been hanging onto my grandpa's bell howell...while yard selling this stuff this guy says the windup on the cam isnt working properly.it seems to only take a couple of seconds of charge...is it broke ? I admit not knowing a thing about it.....Idea's

[dirpraak]

Thank you for your tutorial, it was very informative.

[mastermckay13]

@ct92404 I actually just got a Bell and Howell Sundial, and I'm new to collecting movie cameras. Is it possible to wind them too much? And also where on Dwayne's Photography would I find the film for it?

[yokylie06]

esto es 16mm!!!

[Cyraside]

Great video! About how much money does it cost per foot to transfer the frames (I'm guessing a foot is like a second of footage) to digital / are their cheap solutions you'd know about?