Nice overview Andrew! I love this series of cameras, the design esthetic is just so spot-on. The early ones didn't quite follow the exact same naming, as there was an S8 range that had anything from a 35 to a 56mm and then the S2 with a 40mm maximum along with the S128 which oddly had a 56mm zoom, while the S136 and S148 had ranges that reflected the numbers! I have a number of S series Nizo's but particularly like the later (non S) 561 Macro, along with the 156 Macro which is so small it fits in a jacket pocket nicely. By the way, the "B" click setting on the variable shutter lever actually holds the shutter open, not closed. The "B" is as in "bulb" rather than black. There is an additional position on the dial after single frame called "autom.B" that varies the individual frame exposure times for really low light filming and the classic light-streak effect. Also, the battery check is only for the meter batteries.
Thank you so much for doing this!!! You helped me a lot understanding the feature. The in camera editing is a pretty cool feature too! I bought a Nizo 481 macro a while ago and I want to use it soon for the first time. I am still a little confused especially on how to know or how to get the exposure right. I've set the camera to F1.8 fixed and I rather would use an variable ND to compensate for the low F stop but how do I know if my picture is properly exposed?
I was told that I couldn't mix and match the film speeds on the one cartridge because when you send to the lab you need to inform how many fps on the cartridge. I'm not sure there's a cue for this at the scanning stage. So you would need to film the whole cartridge at the one speed
Thank you for making this video, I learned so much. A couple questions: - The +1 button - mine does not click into place. Is this something you hold down simultaneously while recording, or do I have a faulty cam? - The green exposure check button - nothing happens on mine. I'm assuming my meter is dead? The needle moves when I press the test button on the power switch, but maybe the electrics are shot.
Hello Andrew, Great overview ! I have one like that but I find nowhere informations about the "white balance" switch. Is it made for Daylight films or Tungstene films? If I shoot with a Kodak 50D, should I turn the switch to the small sun or should I leave the filter off ? Thanks for the answer.
This is super informative thank you so much!! I just won a Nizo S480 in an auction but I believe the cell battery cover I stripped and I can’t get it open. I’m pretty convinced that’s the reason it won’t turn on, especially because it came with film in it. I can’t wait to get it processed and see what the owner before me took:) Any tips? Thank you!
the small round cell cover with the slot is just for the light meter. there is a 6x AA battery pack in the fold down handle. slide the power switch on the side to the red dot and it should work fine. not a lot to go wrong with these. if the small round cell cover is jammed and the light meter is not working you will need to shoot on manual with a handheld meter
Hey, thanks for the Video! I think my exposure Meter is broken, can you Tell me on which side of the Manual exposure it is high and on which side it is low? Couldnt find anything on that online
Nice overview Andrew! I love this series of cameras, the design esthetic is just so spot-on. The early ones didn't quite follow the exact same naming, as there was an S8 range that had anything from a 35 to a 56mm and then the S2 with a 40mm maximum along with the S128 which oddly had a 56mm zoom, while the S136 and S148 had ranges that reflected the numbers! I have a number of S series Nizo's but particularly like the later (non S) 561 Macro, along with the 156 Macro which is so small it fits in a jacket pocket nicely. By the way, the "B" click setting on the variable shutter lever actually holds the shutter open, not closed. The "B" is as in "bulb" rather than black. There is an additional position on the dial after single frame called "autom.B" that varies the individual frame exposure times for really low light filming and the classic light-streak effect. Also, the battery check is only for the meter batteries.
Amazing! Thanks for the review 🙌❤️
Thank you so much for doing this!!! You helped me a lot understanding the feature. The in camera editing is a pretty cool feature too! I bought a Nizo 481 macro a while ago and I want to use it soon for the first time. I am still a little confused especially on how to know or how to get the exposure right. I've set the camera to F1.8 fixed and I rather would use an variable ND to compensate for the low F stop but how do I know if my picture is properly exposed?
great info! helped me a lot. thank you!
THANK YOU KING
I was told that I couldn't mix and match the film speeds on the one cartridge because when you send to the lab you need to inform how many fps on the cartridge. I'm not sure there's a cue for this at the scanning stage. So you would need to film the whole cartridge at the one speed
Thank you for making this video, I learned so much. A couple questions:
- The +1 button - mine does not click into place. Is this something you hold down simultaneously while recording, or do I have a faulty cam?
- The green exposure check button - nothing happens on mine. I'm assuming my meter is dead? The needle moves when I press the test button on the power switch, but maybe the electrics are shot.
Great overview awesome cameras I have a s800!
Hello Andrew, Great overview !
I have one like that but I find nowhere informations about the "white balance" switch. Is it made for Daylight films or Tungstene films? If I shoot with a Kodak 50D, should I turn the switch to the small sun or should I leave the filter off ?
Thanks for the answer.
What film would give this camera the most cinematic feel?
This is super informative thank you so much!! I just won a Nizo S480 in an auction but I believe the cell battery cover I stripped and I can’t get it open. I’m pretty convinced that’s the reason it won’t turn on, especially because it came with film in it. I can’t wait to get it processed and see what the owner before me took:) Any tips? Thank you!
the small round cell cover with the slot is just for the light meter. there is a 6x AA battery pack in the fold down handle. slide the power switch on the side to the red dot and it should work fine. not a lot to go wrong with these. if the small round cell cover is jammed and the light meter is not working you will need to shoot on manual with a handheld meter
Interesting.Cheers!
Hey, thanks for the Video! I think my exposure Meter is broken, can you Tell me on which side of the Manual exposure it is high and on which side it is low? Couldnt find anything on that online
When you open the back, it will expose the whole roll!
where did you your eyepiece from? i'm looking to buy a new one for my braun nizo 571 but having a hard time finding it!
Light meter Batteries????
Just the standard smaller screw
I want one
Hi, do you know which tripods work with this camera?
any will be fine with the smaller bush
Is the nizo s55 good?
Hi! Are you still shooting super 8?
Yes I am
@@andrewdee7510 great! Are you still using the 561?
How much you bought it
about £400 from Sendean cameras who are the best specialists in London
@@andrewdee7510extremely expensive...