The camera started out with 12 lenses for viewing the surrounding area, but was reduced to 11 lenses in order to better filter visitors though. Filled with chapters on camera functions, equipment testing, and technical discussions of the majority of all 16mm cameras and related equipment in wide use today. All else being equal, the bigger the negative the better the quality, and 16mm is very, very tiny compared with most film formats for still photography. Vintage 1952 paillard bolex h16 deluxe 16mm the camerais in great condition and works very well at all filming speeds, it accepts cmount lenses and works well with single perforated film. May 30, 2006 go to and purchase a copy of the 16mm camera book by douglas underdahl, andor a copy of cinematography. Measurements are based on camera aperture, not projector aperture, which is smaller. The history of 16 mm film and the arriflex 16 s camera. I admit, im here to talk about the 16mm camera book i have some copies left, and im happy to sell them to anyone that wants them. His company long valley equipment manufactures the seven jib, super track dolly, and he designed and fabricated equipment for the deep dive photography in titanic. These two books will answer most of your questions about 16mm cameras and sync sound. Sep 03, 2019 timelapse and animation with the bolex h most h16 cameras, lenses and accessories that you are likely to come across will be secondhand. The recorder was driven by the cameras motor by means of a mechanical linkage provided by a flexible speedometer cable.
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Hart veteran camera assistant doug hart describes in this comprehensive technical guide all of the important facets and duties. We are a canadian online bookstore specializing in products for film, television and theatre professionals. Welcome to we offer brand new drivein intermission films in 16mm format for your collection along with several other 16mm films and film related items. The grip book has been widely used by beginners and experienced key grips alike as both a learning tool as well as a handy reference for a number of years. The present great union camera obscura located on douglas head was opened in the 1890s and is one of only a few open in the british isles. Its a fascinating subject and douglas underdahl manages to make it funny too theres also plenty of advice for the first time director. Some cartoons do not have end titlesmade that way for tv distribution. Bolex reporter magazine is an interesting source of information on bolex equipment and filmmaking in general. The 16mm camera book by douglas underdahl is filled with chapters on camera functions, equipment testing, and technical discussions of the majority of all 16mm cameras and related equipment in wide use today. The beautiful filmo 75 is a 16mm movie camera, produced in chicago beginning in 1928.
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Vintage cinekodak special ii 16mm movie camera with instruction manuals. Maybe load it onto a normal 35mm reel from like a trix film canister, then load it into the camera and shoot. Our 16mm processing, telecine, and datascanning services combine high quality, quick turnarounds, and competitive rates. I think it would be a good idea to read that guide and also douglas underdahls 16mm camera book before you make a purchase decision. Douglas has taught film production at new york universitys tisch school of the arts, the school of visual arts, the new york film academy, and the. Resolution of super 16mm film although i have not yet been able to conduct my planed very critical super 16mm resolution test, i am confident that we can reach certain resonable conclusions based on knowlege of lens performance and published mtf data for available film emulsions. About the author douglas underdahl is a designer of motion picture equipment, author, teacher, director of photography, and director. Douglas has worked in a camera hire store in california for a number of years and is fully conversant with all 16mm cameras past and present plus all there inherent features and drawbacks.
Shooting on film has many inherent advantages, including the organic look, its unparalleled exposure latitude, natural color reproduction, and long term archivability. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Douglas underdahl l, 60 long valley, nj background. Paillard bolex h16 m 16mm camera wsom berthiot pan cinor 1. Paillard bolex h16 deluxe 16mm movie camera kit 16. The camera format, with its unique speed and highgrain picture, heavily influenced cinema history. Thus, it worked well with the classic bolex h16 camera. Oldschool 16mm moviemaking goes digital if you went to film school any time before the obama era, you probably used a 16mm film camera. I wrote the 16mm camera book and have contributed articles to kodak publications and magazines such as in motion and the asc. Resolution of the super 16mm film format cinematechnic. Long valley is an original equipment manufacturer for the red camera company, designing and. You will find extensive information not only on basics of camera function, but actual camera themselves. This may seem stupid, but is it possible to shoot a roll of 16mm movie film as if it were still film. Kinor lomo 2sr 16mm motion picture camera, written by patrick steele, 5860.
In addition, the camera incorporated the latest improvements of previous cameras h model cameras, such as the flat base, both 8. The 16mm camera book by douglas underdahl goodreads. Douglas is related to carol twombly twomblydixon and arlene j reader as well as 3 additional people. The wonderful stories of professor kitzel color professor kitzel. He authored the 16mm camera book and has contributed to icom and in motion magazines, and the 9th edition of the american cinematographer manual. Douglas underdahl is a designer of motion picture equipment, author, teacher, director of photography, and director.
I think it would be a good idea to read that guide and also douglas underdahl s 16mm camera book before you make a purchase decision. The standard for super 8 is the same for 16mm and 8mm and as well as traditional tvvideo which is 4 to 3 or 1. Cinekodak special camera 16mm spool camera wdetachable spool magazines marked u. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They have also lived in sacramento, ca and reno, nv plus 2 other locations. Douglas underdahls channel tech, entertainment, and more. One of the projects was the catontheshoulder 16mm camera, an intelligent camera, meeting both the physical and technical requirements of the filmmaker or camera operator. The 16mm format remains a vintage camera that many artistic professionals in the movie and television business choose to make film projects with. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See the 16mm camera book by douglas underdahl, available froom.
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