The Bolex H-16 is one of the most popular 16mm cameras in the history of film. First introduced in the late 1930s, tens of thousands of these workhorse Swiss spring-drive cameras have been manufactured.
Double Super 8 (DS8) Bolex
A hybrid format that uses 16mm wide film to capture
Super 8 sized frames. One half of the film is exposed, the reels are flipped,
and the other half is shot. The 16mm strip is cut into two 8mm reels after
processing and can be transferred as "normal" Super 8 film.
JK Camera modifies Bolex H-8 Standard 8mm cameras to accept DS8 film. A Bolex H8 Rex-3 camera body converted to Double Super 8 costs $445 with 10x TTL viewfinder. The sprocket holes are aligned with the center of the frame and enlarged film claws are installed. The reel spindles also have square adapters to accept 16mm film reels. The mod offers several key advantages: Super 8 has a significantly larger image area than the older Standard 8 format, a DS8 camera will provide more stable image registration (the frame won't jump and weave as much) and you'll get 4X longer running times than 16mm.
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Ikonoskop | Turbo Gadgets |
First new Super 8 movie camera design.
Ikonoskop A-Cam DS8 Double Super 8 Film Camera
Swedish manufacturer Ikonoskop has come up with the first new Super 8 movie camera design. Ikonoskop is working along the lines for developing, Double Super 8 version of their compact and affordable A-Cam SP-16 Super 16mm model. Named as A-Cam DS8, this Double Super 8 has got many advantages and added features.
However, Leif Bystrom of Ikonoskop AB in Stockholm has aired the view that to kick start this project they will require a prior order placed by atleast 25 customers, who will be required to deposit an advanced amount of 1000EUR = $1,335.34 USD to make financial sense. Priced at, 5200EUR, those booking the camera in advance will be provided a discount of:
5200EUR - 1000EUR = 4200EUR = $5,610.75 USD - June 8, 2007
Deposit an advanced amount of 1000EUR = $1,335.34 USD
The A-Cam DS8 will weigh 1.5 kg and is compatible with all Super 8 projectors and video transfer devices. It offers10 minutes of shooting time per 100 ft. reel and uses 16mm wide film to capture Super 8 sized frames. This exclusive device will enable the user to shoot music videos and films.Those willing to place the order can send an email with the subject "Early adopter for the A-Cam DS8" to info@ikonoskop.com.
Super 8 50 ft. - 2.5 minutes at 24 fps.
DS8 Super 8 100 ft. - 05 minutes x 2 = 10 minutes
Kodak 200 ft. Super film cartridge - 10 minutes /
no longer made
Double Super 8 film (commonly abbreviated as DS8)
is a 16mm wide film but has Super 8 size sprockets.
It is used in the same way as standard 8mm film in that the film is run
through the camera twice, exposing one side on each pass. During processing,
the film is split down the middle and the two pieces spliced together to
produce a single strip for projection in a Super 8 projector. Because it
has sprockets on both sides of the film, the pin-registration is superior
to Super 8 film and so picture stability is better.
The Bolex Guy