FPS Ep 152 - Braun Nizo Super 8 Cameras (Slow-motion)

[@jasonzayas5487]

Dude this video is REDICULOUSLY HELPFUL.

[@elopewithcorey]

Thank you! I just got one and this video was so helpful! So excited to get rollin!

[@xpez9694]

@ 08:20 this thing that advances the film frame by frame is called the claw. it works like a sewing machine motor..little metal hook that inserts itself into each little square hole on the side of the film and pulls it down. this is one reason super 8 has terrible registration gate weave etc...

[@feather2550]

Have you ever experienced the claw ripping the perforations on the side of the film? I have a Cannon 514 SV auto zoom and the claw seems to not be retracting enough causing the film to jam or rip.

[@superkuiy4488]

Wonderful

[@marlilopez-hope6587]

What film stock did you use for the Nizo?

[@jonaoficialhn]

Hi man! What batteries do you use? Can you send a link?

[@GeorgeJefff]

hey josh - can you explain the dif frame rates 18,24,54, and what you think is best to film in for sports

[@xpez9694]

you should also get a polarizer and ND filter for your camera as a standard. at least a polarizer. this will bring out the color more and reduce the reflection light off objects..

[@dzava]

but what about using polarizer in the auto-exposure mode? Wouldnt it trick the camera exposure system?

[@xpez9694]

@@dzava That's a good observation. If it affected the exposure it might be a 1-stop or 1.5. It's good practice to shoot a test roll before shooting a project to make sure your camera is in good operating condition and you can check the exposure with color / greyscale chart. With the ND filters and polarizers connected then you just adjust the settings there is a manual exposure override to offset the automatic exposure. there are ND filters that go up to 8 stops which is interesting for this camera. You could also get different types of filters that are not lens mount but plates. and you could rig a mount to use an extra plate to place in front of the light meter. Or experiment with Gel light material that dim lights and place in front of the light meter if you wanted a cheaper option.

[@DethronerX]

Nice, i needed this comparison video to decide which one I want. Is the aperture the same on both? It makes it a tough decision, because one has a better quality lens and longer range, but the other focuses closer. Do both have slow motion option? Because then I can just go for better quality one and it's ok if it doesnt focus close enough. Also, is this footage yours and shot with this camera?

[@lightninginabottleuk]

So just to check the S800 has autofocus but the others don't? It's really hard to hear with the music... :-)

[@carstenkoloc5226]

Very good taste.🎥🎞🎬🚀👍👍🥁

[@Themyth1726]

What is the film you used for the girl's portraits in front of the houses and with the hat?

[@FramesPerSecond]

50D

[@ActiumFilms]

Why did you do this to the audio

[@augustinossourdis2629]

Great video and super8 footage/styling! I just got a s460, in terms of sharpness did you notice a lot of difference between the 560 and the 800? Wondering if I also should get a 800.. thanks in advance!!

[@FramesPerSecond]

I’d say it’s more just how far you can zoom. But I haven’t been using them much lately.

[@StereoRevolte]

I just bought my first S800 but I have a rather funny problem: I can’t open the battery compartment of the light meter. Funny question: In which direction do I need to turn? Clockwise or counterclockwise? Thanks for this video BTW!

[@FramesPerSecond]

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[@daniellane2756]

great video, but the auto zoom actually does allow for slow or fast zoom depending on how much pressure you apply to the button.

[@PrivateMinds]

Thank you for the very informative video. For some reason my S800 will not fit into my tripod, it seems like the hole in the bottom of the handle is too large. Anything you would suggest? I've read some manuals online and it seems to suggest there is a way to adapt the tripod thread but frustratingly it doesn't say how?

[@FramesPerSecond]

You should be able to find an extension you can add to your tripod thread for thicker holes.

[@PrivateMinds]

@@FramesPerSecond Thank you anything you would suggest? I have a Manfrotto MK290LTA3-V

[@staswlad]

these cameras don't have a plastic lens, only metal, that's all

[@FilmfreundeMetaluna]

4'oo - NEVER do slow motion without a cassette in the camera! It may damage the motor!

[@oakmobb]

Your footage was sooo bad but cool camera