Great video Mike! I have a Brownie Model 2. These types of cameras are so simple, but give great results. Looking forward to shooting someday with mine. I think the hardest thing is the loading in the dark...but with practice it can be done. Always enjoy the content here and on your live Sunday streams! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for a great instructional video about my favorite film format regular 8. Those old brownie cameras are so simple and work very well, very efficient way to shoot R8 without breaking the bank. You captured some amazing footage considering the age of the film stock. Trying to guess the correct ASA to shoot film that old can often be a challenge. However, the experiments with it make it all worthwhile.
I started shooting Regular 8 in 1977 at the age of 14. I repaired the light meter in my father’s Argus Cinemax 8EE, which I still have, and bought another. I never knew until today that Tri-X was available back then. I always shot Kodachrome 25, or 40 type A. I have some FPP 40 B/W waiting to be used. Thanks for the reminder!
Wow. Your videos continually give me hope for most of the ancient film stock in my freezer. These results are great! I’ll be happy if I achieve 3/4 of the quality I see here. Thanks for the videos sir!
@@Filmboy24 it’s going to start tomorrow when I go see my grandkids for a couple of days. I’ll be taking a few 16mm cameras and plenty of film. 🤞 I’ve decided to wait on using my DS8 Bolex until I have the story and shot list ready for my entry in the Filmboy24 Film Festival.
great video as always mike!! loved the bonus how to on the loading of the brownie. Definitely get that section posted on shorts for people to find, i think its done really well. later gator
👍For 50+ year old film the results are terrific, and in many scenes the contrast looks great too. I think the Brownie cameras give very good results and the price is right. I have three of them now 😊, the plastic body one which works fine, a Brownie II which doesn’t transport the film correctly, and a yet to be tested Brownie Turret. Haven’t had time lately to use them but will get back to it once the packing and moving job is finally done 🙂
My Grampa had that same camera. It was always on the dresser in their bedroom. After they passed in a freak gasoline fight accident I acquired said camera and was surprised it had a used roll of film in it. I had it developed and found that my grandparents had a very healthy sex life…..
Thanks for the video the timing was perfect. I just searched this camera and found your channel. Always shot film, never cared for video but was gifted this camera, a Kodak projector, and the bar with 4 large lights to attach to the camera. I will check out the projector soon as it also came with a dozen processed films. Just one question, you mentioned the lens was fixed, are there any model 3's with interchangeable lenses? This very complete set also came with 2 other lenses, looks like the turret lenses separated. I tried gently to unscrew the lens, but I don't want to force it but why would the other lenses come with the kit if they are not usable? Thanks again for the info. Mike
Thank you, Mike!! As far as the other lenses, are you sure they aren't wide angle and telephoto converter lenses that screw onto the existing lens? I'm not aware of a model 3 with interchangeable lenses, only the turret model.
I saw a like-new one at a local antique store and it was fifty bucks. I think it was the model 2. There was also a mint Revere 103 16mm turret camera with a Wollensak 50mm lens for $150. I keep thinking about that Revere. The Brownie seemed a little steep.
Yeah, that does seem a tad steep for the Brownie. Honestly, that might be a little steep for the Revere too. Those Wollensak lenses are decent, but they’re pretty inexpensive.
The take up reel has to flip over and go onto the feed post. So, a 4 slot hole on both sides wouldn't work. A 3 and 4 slot sided reel should be used to take up film onto in order to put it up on the feed post.
Seems like the Brownie camera was very popular in its day. I have some vintage ads for it in some old magazines I acquired. Like old National Geographics I think? It was definitely promoted heavily. Too bad Kodak's camera quality making would go down drastically after the 1960s with those "cam sandwiches" that have aged like milk because the gears were plastic instead of metal. Still frustrates me when they stare at me with their googly eye as they lay piled up in my camera junkyard.
Unrelated to this video but I hope you can help me. I'm an old timer with 50 year old super 8 film I'd like to view, cut and splice. Are splicers, splicing film and everything I need still available somewhere? TIA Brian
Hi Brian, yes, everything is still available. Nothing is made new (except film splices and leader) anymore, so you have to find good, used equipment. There's a ton of it on eBay and another excellent, very reliable source is Urbanski Film Supplies. The owner, Larry, is a very nice, helpful guy. If you're just looking for someone to transfer your old films to digital format, in order to watch on your computer or TV, I can help you with that :)
I need to edit out stuff that's why I need a splicer. I haven't seen one like yours on eBay. What should I look for? I also would like something to view the film so I could make my splices. Sorry to take up all your time.
Great video Mike! I have a Brownie Model 2. These types of cameras are so simple, but give great results. Looking forward to shooting someday with mine. I think the hardest thing is the loading in the dark...but with practice it can be done. Always enjoy the content here and on your live Sunday streams! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Jeffrey!! Can’t wait til you get yours rolling!!
The regular 8mm content is most welcome. Thank you.
Thank you!!
Thanks for a great instructional video about my favorite film format regular 8.
Those old brownie cameras are so simple and work very well, very efficient way to shoot R8 without breaking the bank.
You captured some amazing footage considering the age of the film stock. Trying to guess the correct ASA to shoot film that old can often be a challenge. However, the experiments with it make it all worthwhile.
Thanks so much, Cecil! I really do have a deep appreciation for 8mm, it’s so elegantly simple.
I started shooting Regular 8 in 1977 at the age of 14. I repaired the light meter in my father’s Argus Cinemax 8EE, which I still have, and bought another. I never knew until today that Tri-X was available back then. I always shot Kodachrome 25, or 40 type A. I have some FPP 40 B/W waiting to be used.
Thanks for the reminder!
That’s a great story, I got started a tad bit later with movie film, but I definitely remember it back then.
Great video Mike!
Thank you, Nisei!!
Wow. Your videos continually give me hope for most of the ancient film stock in my freezer. These results are great! I’ll be happy if I achieve 3/4 of the quality I see here. Thanks for the videos sir!
Thanks, Mike!! I just can’t wait for you to start burning through some of that film 😁
@@Filmboy24 it’s going to start tomorrow when I go see my grandkids for a couple of days. I’ll be taking a few 16mm cameras and plenty of film. 🤞
I’ve decided to wait on using my DS8 Bolex until I have the story and shot list ready for my entry in the Filmboy24 Film Festival.
@@flyingo Definitely the best use of film is on the little ones!!
great video as always mike!! loved the bonus how to on the loading of the brownie. Definitely get that section posted on shorts for people to find, i think its done really well. later gator
Thanks, Lyle!! That’s a great idea!!
For the age of the film turned out great.
Thank you!!
👍For 50+ year old film the results are terrific, and in many scenes the contrast looks great too. I think the Brownie cameras give very good results and the price is right. I have three of them now 😊, the plastic body one which works fine, a Brownie II which doesn’t transport the film correctly, and a yet to be tested Brownie Turret. Haven’t had time lately to use them but will get back to it once the packing and moving job is finally done 🙂
Thanks, Dave!! Definitely fun little cameras.
Thanks!
Thanks, Craig!!
My Grampa had that same camera. It was always on the dresser in their bedroom. After they passed in a freak gasoline fight accident I acquired said camera and was surprised it had a used roll of film in it. I had it developed and found that my grandparents had a very healthy sex life…..
Oh, Craig!! If I didn’t know you so well, I’d mourn for you 🤣🤣
Thanks for the video the timing was perfect. I just searched this camera and found your channel. Always shot film, never cared for video but was gifted this camera, a Kodak projector, and the bar with 4 large lights to attach to the camera. I will check out the projector soon as it also came with a dozen processed films. Just one question, you mentioned the lens was fixed, are there any model 3's with interchangeable lenses? This very complete set also came with 2 other lenses, looks like the turret lenses separated. I tried gently to unscrew the lens, but I don't want to force it but why would the other lenses come with the kit if they are not usable? Thanks again for the info.
Mike
Thank you, Mike!! As far as the other lenses, are you sure they aren't wide angle and telephoto converter lenses that screw onto the existing lens? I'm not aware of a model 3 with interchangeable lenses, only the turret model.
You are correct. I went back to the basement and the boxes did say" converter" lens. I should have looked closer, thank you. @@Filmboy24
I saw a like-new one at a local antique store and it was fifty bucks. I think it was the model 2. There was also a mint Revere 103 16mm turret camera with a Wollensak 50mm lens for $150. I keep thinking about that Revere. The Brownie seemed a little steep.
Yeah, that does seem a tad steep for the Brownie. Honestly, that might be a little steep for the Revere too. Those Wollensak lenses are decent, but they’re pretty inexpensive.
The take up reel has to flip over and go onto the feed post. So, a 4 slot hole on both sides wouldn't work. A 3 and 4 slot sided reel should be used to take up film onto in order to put it up on the feed post.
That is correct.
I have one but have no film. Do you sell film?
I don't sell film but you can get it at The Film Photography Project. They usually have a decent selection.
Seems like the Brownie camera was very popular in its day. I have some vintage ads for it in some old magazines I acquired. Like old National Geographics I think? It was definitely promoted heavily. Too bad Kodak's camera quality making would go down drastically after the 1960s with those "cam sandwiches" that have aged like milk because the gears were plastic instead of metal. Still frustrates me when they stare at me with their googly eye as they lay piled up in my camera junkyard.
HAHAHA, yep, those old Kodak XL series spaceship looking cameras were real pieces of work.
Unrelated to this video but I hope you can help me. I'm an old timer with 50 year old super 8 film I'd like to view, cut and splice. Are splicers, splicing film and everything I need still available somewhere?
TIA
Brian
Hi Brian, yes, everything is still available. Nothing is made new (except film splices and leader) anymore, so you have to find good, used equipment. There's a ton of it on eBay and another excellent, very reliable source is Urbanski Film Supplies. The owner, Larry, is a very nice, helpful guy.
If you're just looking for someone to transfer your old films to digital format, in order to watch on your computer or TV, I can help you with that :)
I need to edit out stuff that's why I need a splicer. I haven't seen one like yours on eBay. What should I look for? I also would like something to view the film so I could make my splices. Sorry to take up all your time.