I had the turret version of this camera. Bought it at a flea market back in 1973 for $5. Worked fine, but the film was very slow (insensitive to dim light). Had to use a high-intensity lamp (didn't need a light bar thank goodness) that would blind you to look at it, and an exposure meter because camera had no electric eye. Gave you 10 minutes of silent film -- often with a big blank space in the middle from when you fipped the film over (see jBofbrisbane's post).
Standard 8 film - actually a 16mm reel that you shot down one side, took out, turned around and shot down the other side. Then when it was processed, it was split down the middle and spliced together.
Oh I'm so glad we don't need to put rally car headlights on our compacts nowadays :-D
jednoucelovy 6 hours ago
Dig them headlights!!!
JanMarie1007 1 month ago
I had the turret version of this camera. Bought it at a flea market back in 1973 for $5. Worked fine, but the film was very slow (insensitive to dim light). Had to use a high-intensity lamp (didn't need a light bar thank goodness) that would blind you to look at it, and an exposure meter because camera had no electric eye. Gave you 10 minutes of silent film -- often with a big blank space in the middle from when you fipped the film over (see jBofbrisbane's post).
fantom58 2 months ago
I actually have one of those goofy light attachments for my Bell & Howell 8mm camera. They are RIDICULOUSLY bright!
toasteroven427 2 months ago
Standard 8 film - actually a 16mm reel that you shot down one side, took out, turned around and shot down the other side. Then when it was processed, it was split down the middle and spliced together.
JBofBrisbane 1 year ago
ROTFL at the light attachment!
JeterSwisherFan88 1 year ago
that light attachment .... i cant stop laughing
lambchopxoxo 1 year ago
Holy moly - that light attachment at 0:54 is insane!
jcice3 1 year ago