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Barker Super 8 Basic Manual

Summary of Super 8

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    Basic guide to using a super 8 cine camera identifying the super 8 format one way to recognize a super 8 camera is to look into the film compartment. Super 8 cameras use only super 8 film that is packed in a rectangular cartridge. Super 8 (above) not to be confused with the single 8 format, that has...

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    Kodak ektachrome 64t color reversal film 7280 ei 64 (tungsten), ei 40 with 85 filter (daylight) this new super 8 mm format film offers excellent color reproduction, fine grain and high sharpness. Kodak ektachrome 64t color reversal film 7280 is a 64-speed tungsten balanced film with outstanding reci...

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    Battery check always check the camera batteries before use. There is usually a battery check feature on the camera. Super 8 cameras typically take between 4-6 aa batteries. These are usually inserted inside the grip. Loading the film locate the lid to the film compartment and open before loading the...

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    Frames of film that is visible will be exposed. Frame rates the normal frame rate of super 8 camera is 18 fps (frames per second). That is the frame rate of your camera if there is no separate button where to select other speeds. Many sound cameras use also a frame rate of 24 fps that improves the s...

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    The length of the intervals can be changed. The range is usually from about 1/3 second to 60 second intervals. There are many different ways of how the timer works and some of them are a bit complicated so you just have to try different combinations: through the viewfinder adjustment ring/ diopter s...

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    The viewfinder of chinon 60 xl: 1. Scene timer 2. Film transport signal 3. Recording signal 4. Under exposure warning 5. Film counter pointer 6. Over exposure warning zone the viewfinder of eumig 23 xl: a) aperture pointer b) over exposure warning zone d) recording signal e) film end signal (turns r...

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    • underexposure warning. Very often cameras that have auto exposure warn you when there is not enough light. You can test it by turning camera first into light and then into dark. It may be a red light or a needle coming from one side of the finder. If you have an aperture pointer there may be a red...