8mm Kodak movie camera

This is a short video showing one of my antique wind-up 8mm movie cameras. This is a Kodak Brownie II movie camera. It still works, and I've actually shot movies with it. You can still get 8mm film online, and in fact 8mm and Super-8 is making a comeback because people like the vintage look. You can get 8mm movie film (also Super-8 and even 16mm) from www.dwaynesphoto.com, or just search on Google for "Dwayne's Photo" in Parsons, Kansas. They sell and develop all kinds of movie film. That's where I get mine.

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[lisachristine1970]

I have some old double 8mm film that is my grandmothers from the 60's and 70's. How can I watch them or get them transferred to dvd?

[ct92404]

@lisachristine1970

You can find an 8mm projector for fairly cheap. Look on eBay, or in antique shops and thrift shops. If you want to transfer the movies to DVD, there are a lot of places that will do that.  One place is called Dwayne's Photo, in Parsons, Kansas. They charge $10 and they're definitely the cheapest place I've found. YouTube doesn't allow links in video comments, but just do a Google search for "Dwayne's Photo" and you'll find it.

[TheOtheriAmy]

I bought this for 10 bucks it still workds, so how do I use it and what film do I use?

[ct92404]

@TheOtheriAmy

You'll need to use what's called "Regular 8mm" or "Double Run 8" movie film. You can order it online. It's kind of expensive, but it's fairly easy to find. I'll send you a message.

[halfsies23]

hey i have this model do i need to buy 8 mm film for it or 16mm ?? id love to start shoting with it but am unsure

[ct92404]

@halfsies23

You'll need Regular 8mm movie film (also called "Double Run 8"). You can order it online, and some photo supply shops also have it. Send me a message and I'll give you some links to sites where you can order it.

[TheOtheriAmy]

also mine says model ll and everything but looks alittle diffrent?

[cutiepie042998]

i have this same camera just bought and i cant wait to try it i bought it for 10 dollars at a garage sale

[moneyman1934]

I have this same camera!!! It worked perfectly from the moment I bought it about 2 years ago in an antique mall. Unfortunately, it just stopped working a few nights ago without any warning :-p Maybe something in the motor is jammed, but whatever it is, hopefully I can fix it...

[Ziplock74]

that's a great thing about these cameras: a lot of them still work, because they don't use some obscure outdated battery that could corrode over 50 years, or a power cord that could short circuit or go missing and be hard to find. they're wind-up. and as long as we got opposable thumbs that's a great idea.

[AGrandt]

Try using this in an Airport these days, and you'll have the guards on your back in no time because of the sound alone :)