Hey Michael, wondering if we could ever get a video on cleaning and maintenance of old 8m cameras? I just bought two Bolex cameras, and would love to give them a 'tune up' before testing them. Cheers.
This might help you out as well. cinetinker.blogspot.com/2013/01/servicing-bolex-d8l.html I used this guide to service my Bolex B8 when I bought it and now it runs wonderfully. Use a high quality clock oil on these and don't let it run where it is not supposed to. They really live up to their reputation of running like a Swiss watch when running properly. However, if you're not experienced with this sort of thing I would definitely second the recommendation of bolexrepair.com. They sold me a part I needed to get mine up and running and were very friendly and helpful.
What would be amazing is if you did an episode on movie making. Not so much about the camera or film, but the actual process of making something that would be enjoyable for someone else to watch. When I was a kid my mother would yell at me for shooting movies of sticks on the ground. She said my masterpieces were just a waste of film.
I bought a Mansfield Holiday II at an estate sale. It seems to be in excellent condition, but after I wound it up it did not seem to run for more than about 1 minute total. It stops and starts. The action is not smooth and continuous either. Could this be repaired or should I just sell it as is for parts. I ran it without film. Will it be better to test it with old film in it? How many times should it be cranked to test? Great video very informative.
Will work as the take-up spool. Consider marking it as the take-up. Remember, when your done shooting, the film will also be on your new film spool (as described in the video).
So cool - I've got this camera that was a present unfortunately it's just a prop/decoration now but still really cool to know how it operates! How do you focus the lens especially at the faster f-stops?
You just reminded me that I have a Mansfield Holiday II also…… got it out, and it has an exposed roll in it. I assume that you don’t just do the processing of older film…. Do you suggest “the Darkroom” for that…. Thx
The old film certainly Kodachrome - use it to test load your camera - no developing available. Video on the subject: czcams.com/video/_Ru0lzIJ-fE/video.html - You can buy new, fresh film at The FPP - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/double-8
Light meters in these vintage wind -ups are frequently dead due to being stored in daylight (years of exposure). No repair unless you can do it yourself. Consider using a light meter app.
I had a little question : can we put a super 8 film in that camera or not ? And a double 8 film is a special film our you just can take a standard 16 mm one? Thank you for your video.
Hi Bud Just Seen Your Video On The Holiday 2 8mm Any Tips On The Single Frame / Shutter Switch Has Mine Dose Not Do Any Think Has It Should Like Yours Many Thanks M.
Hey Mike!!! The Mansfield MeterMatic 8mm looks almost exactly the same -- three-lens turret, same body -- same "electric eye" next to the viewfinder, but no meter on the top. Seems to have a needle meter in the viewfinder. *BUT* -- not sure if it the meter controls the exposure or is just for reference, like your Holiday II model. Can't find definitive info on the Interwebs in a basic search -- do you happen to know? Manual exposure control would be perfect -- as it would be very similar to your Holiday II model. Would love to know! BTW -- can't wait for the pandemic to be over and back to nice weather in 2021 so you can shoot more home movies of cookouts and parades!
@@FilmPhotographyProject -- you mean like this one? www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/108470596 I see a giant lens! "Electric eye." But it looks a little worse for wear....
Found one of these nearly brand new in my grandmas house. Thanks so much for this
I love the music at the end of this video.
Writing a book and a character is using one of these-super thorough and helpful for research! Thank you!
Well done Rasso!!!! I’m gonna get me some ektachrome from the fpp!! Please upload more to CZcams!!!!!
Hey Michael, wondering if we could ever get a video on cleaning and maintenance of old 8m cameras? I just bought two Bolex cameras, and would love to give them a 'tune up' before testing them. Cheers.
Cleaning and maintenance is not my specialty. www.bolexrepair.com is a good resource. - Mike
This might help you out as well. cinetinker.blogspot.com/2013/01/servicing-bolex-d8l.html I used this guide to service my Bolex B8 when I bought it and now it runs wonderfully. Use a high quality clock oil on these and don't let it run where it is not supposed to. They really live up to their reputation of running like a Swiss watch when running properly. However, if you're not experienced with this sort of thing I would definitely second the recommendation of bolexrepair.com. They sold me a part I needed to get mine up and running and were very friendly and helpful.
I just picked up three Bolex 8’s, and would love to know how to tune them up, also?!
Thanks for all that you do for film, and these great old cameras!
Such a helpful video thank you!
What would be amazing is if you did an episode on movie making. Not so much about the camera or film, but the actual process of making something that would be enjoyable for someone else to watch. When I was a kid my mother would yell at me for shooting movies of sticks on the ground. She said my masterpieces were just a waste of film.
I bought a Mansfield Holiday II at an estate sale. It seems to be in excellent condition, but after I wound it up it did not seem to run for more than about 1 minute total. It stops and starts. The action is not smooth and continuous either. Could this be repaired or should I just sell it as is for parts. I ran it without film. Will it be better to test it with old film in it? How many times should it be cranked to test? Great video very informative.
Hi Becky. When you wind it and hold down the run button, will it run continuously for 30 secs (or so)? - Mike Raso
@@FilmPhotographyProject yes about that
The spring wound motor only lasts for 30 seconds or so - sound like its running correctly. If you have vintage film, test load and shoot.
I have this
Great video, nice camera
Is an uptake spool different than an empty film spool? Is it a special part? I have an empty spool in this camera, but idk if it'll work as "uptake"
Will work as the take-up spool. Consider marking it as the take-up. Remember, when your done shooting, the film will also be on your new film spool (as described in the video).
So cool - I've got this camera that was a present unfortunately it's just a prop/decoration now but still really cool to know how it operates! How do you focus the lens especially at the faster f-stops?
The lenses are "fixed focus".
You just reminded me that I have a Mansfield Holiday II also…… got it out, and it has an exposed roll in it. I assume that you don’t just do the processing of older film…. Do you suggest “the Darkroom” for that…. Thx
The old film certainly Kodachrome - use it to test load your camera - no developing available. Video on the subject: czcams.com/video/_Ru0lzIJ-fE/video.html - You can buy new, fresh film at The FPP - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/double-8
Where can I buy film for this camera !!! Any help would be much appreciated. I’ve order so far two sets of the wrong film 😔
ISO 40 bw or color Double 8 film - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/products/double-8-film-bundle-film-develop-scan-25-ft
@@FilmPhotographyProject thank you!!!
anyone know how to fix a non-working light meter in one of these?
Light meters in these vintage wind -ups are frequently dead due to being stored in daylight (years of exposure). No repair unless you can do it yourself. Consider using a light meter app.
I had a little question : can we put a super 8 film in that camera or not ? And a double 8 film is a special film our you just can take a standard 16 mm one? Thank you for your video.
Double 8 (also known as Regular 8) is its own format. Double 8 cameras (like the Holiday II) can not take Super 8 or 16mm film.
Keep shooting 8mm movie film !
Hi Bud Just Seen Your Video On The Holiday 2 8mm Any Tips On The Single Frame / Shutter Switch Has Mine Dose Not Do Any Think Has It Should Like Yours Many Thanks M.
Cameras were made different years in different factories. Your version might be a little different or the single-frame not working.
Hi, thanks for this video. One questions remains unanswered, how does focus work on this camera ? thanks !!!
Should have mentioned, lenses are fix-focus (no focusing) - Mike
@@FilmPhotographyProject ok interesting, do you know the approximate length of the fix focus ?
Hey Mike!!! The Mansfield MeterMatic 8mm looks almost exactly the same -- three-lens turret, same body -- same "electric eye" next to the viewfinder, but no meter on the top. Seems to have a needle meter in the viewfinder. *BUT* -- not sure if it the meter controls the exposure or is just for reference, like your Holiday II model. Can't find definitive info on the Interwebs in a basic search -- do you happen to know? Manual exposure control would be perfect -- as it would be very similar to your Holiday II model. Would love to know! BTW -- can't wait for the pandemic to be over and back to nice weather in 2021 so you can shoot more home movies of cookouts and parades!
Didn't know about the Meter-Matic....BUT...do know about the Mansfield Holiday Zoom!
@@FilmPhotographyProject -- you mean like this one? www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/108470596 I see a giant lens! "Electric eye." But it looks a little worse for wear....
Do you know if this works at 16fps, 18fps, or 24fps? I just discovered this in my grandmas house and it works perfectly fine!!!
16fps. Shutter speed is set at 1/30th sec.
@@michaelraso Thank you! C:
Hey there! I've just brought one of these and I am wondering if you can change how many frames per second it records at?
Some cameras you can change the Frame Per Second rate - on this camera you can not. Set at 16fps. - Mike
@@FilmPhotographyProject Thanks. By the way, are you sure it's 1/30th second shutter speed and not 1/60th?
How Ironic this video being uploaded 3 hours ago. I bought one of these camera's 30 minutes ago for $10 complete with case and instructions .
Film-tacular! - Mike
Pedantry alert! Not ironic-coincidental. Alanis Morrissette has a lot to answer for!