Want to Buy WTB Super 8 Camera

[fdonadio]

Well, then... the OP asked for a Super-8 camera that has a fast lens and a ground glass viewfinder.

Some suggestions were given by Kino, guangong,AgX and johnielvis.

The OP further clarified that the film transport mechanisms don't need to be working, only focus and zoom, as he's sticking something other than film in the camera.

Now, this is the WTB Classifieds and we have no offers so far. I have nothing to offer. At least, the OP has now some leads on what to look for in that big auction website.

 

[illumiquest]

Hey there, it's me, the confused asshole with English as my second language who's here to waste ya'lls time...

What I asked for was suggestions on a super 8 with a fast lens and a focusing screen. That, to me at least is a pretty decent description. As one poster pointed out most Super8's do not have a ground glass but rather a clear, bright viewfinder which make it impossible to focus accurately, particularly with a digital sensor (in place of the film) and with a fast aperture.

I appreciate those giving suggestions (what I asked for) and will pursue those suggestions.

So far I've found a Canon Canonet 8 with a ground glass and am going to work with that.

I've also placed a sensor in the original Canon 310XL and, quite surprisingly, it works. I will say that it's a rudimentary trial setup so the focus plane is not as flat as it should be but it's a proof of concept.

As far as it being a yawn, yes, maybe that's a yawn but my girlfriend had the old camera and we wanted something to capture our various adventures in a unique way without having to pay a buttload for 8mm processing/digitizing.

Here's a short clip I shot of my dog Zeiss at the park.



Now if you'll excuse me, I'll go fuck myself.