Using double 8mm - Eumig C3

[@iangillett1817]

Brilliant! Thank you. A friend has just given me a load of old cameras that were his wife's grandfather's (the friend has just celebrated his 70th Birthday so you can guess how old the cameras are). Most are still cameras (including two Thornton Pickards which need a lot of work to get them back working, and I think are glass plate!) but there was also a Eumig C3. It is a black model and was "Made in Austria" so pre-1938. It's in very good condition and your video has perfectly explained what I needed to know. Now, am I going to be brave enough to try filming? Best Wishes.

[@SunnyBear]

Thank you so much for this detailed explanation, I have the green version from the 50's. :) Beautiful camera!

[@Otokichi786]

Sometime in the 1980's, when Kodachrome Double 8mm film was still available, I bought a used Beaulieu MAR8G, which had a 6.5-52mm Angenieux manual zoom lens. Below the lens was a Selenium cell light meter that had a (somewhat) large window and an adjustable iris for different ASA movie film. I had some interesting experiences with this "semi-pro" movie camera, finding the various filming speeds quite interesting, though I'm more of a still photographer than a "sequential image" sort.;)

[@yorick22]

I got the new pale green color C3 about a year ago and it still works to this day. The serial code is 397471 and it was made in Austria. It is a beautiful camera and I thank you for this explanation

[@itshmc5263]

thats so cool. I just got the grey version that belonged to my great grandfather! im looking as to where/ if i can still get the film needed!

[@AnaloguePhoto]

Great video on a beautiful classic camera. By the way, did you have to change the light seal, the yarn in the slit or track, in which the lid, covering the film compartment, is secured? I suppose it would be quite easy to do if needed. But on my C3, the yarn at least looks fine. Haven't tried yet though.

[@Libsenth]

Thank you! I have not changed anything on this camera and it's still very light tight.

[@AnaloguePhoto]

@@Libsenth Thanks. Great to hear.

[@mariannpersson1386]

Perfect, Thank you so much ☺️

[@eddiespencer1]

Very nice! I wonder if there are any companies left who can properly develop and process the films.

[@Libsenth]

Hi! There are still plenty of companies who can.

[@Ghtyvb6654]

Best Tutorial. Thumbs up!

[@Avtandil_74]

Thank you, nice video, very thorough. I just got an Eumig C3 M for doing 2D animation and titles.

[@Libsenth]

I'm happy you liked it! 2D stop motion on an Eumig must be excellent :)

[@balintrechenbauer5857]

Hello! Very informative video, I've already watched twice. Mine has arrived today, it's also this black verison. The serial number is 54114. I've read somewhere that someone found with a serial number 37821 marked "Made in Germany", indicating Austria's annexation by the German Reich had occured, dating it after 12/03/1938.. BUT, mine has 54114 with Made in Austria. So what's next, if you know what I mean?! :D (Btw. it has it's original brown leather case with the small paper inside, a tripod screw tip, leather sling and a red lens cover.)

[@alvisevenza]

Thank you for this video. I think I have a most recent version: mine is a pale green color. I suppose it's mid 1950s.

[@Libsenth]

The green colour cameras are post war, atleast. I believe they came around 1950.

[@alvisevenza]

It belonged to my maternal grandpa. My mom hypothesized that it, together with an Eumig P8 projector, was a wedding (1956) present.

[@rainergerdes2348]

Nice video, thanks

[@crashcommander]

Hello. I recently brought a Eumig C3 from North Korea, but when I tried to use it, it burst into flames for no reason. Why is this so?

[@TheChinatownkid]

good explanation

[@Libsenth]

Thank you!

[@andrewlyonsmandolin]

Great video, thanks. Quick question - Does the loading and unloading of the film need to be done in a darkened room?

[@andrepgplaygame9532]

did u get the ansser?

[@Libsenth]

Apperantly not. It is meant to be done in daylight, but avoid direct sunshine.

[@mohamedalaimi2076]

Thank you 🌹❤🌷

[@nuttyfruits7171]

My turning/ winding dial thing doesn’t work and it did before. Do you have any idea why? I’ve played with the film that was inside and taken it out and stuff and the dial just won’t work I don’t know what I did wrong. It started to run slower and slower but I don’t know why

[@nuttyfruits7171]

My “crank”

[@alvisevenza]

Dear Sir, a certain moment you talk about exposure. I just purchased a Fomapan 10 meters of 8mm (double 8) spool. It is indicated that's is ISO 100/21°. What 21° refers to? DIN or Scheiner? I'm trying to use the regulation table into the C3 operating manual but I can't understand how to fix it. Can you please help me? Thanks.

[@Libsenth]

Hi! The number 21 refers to temperature, that it is 100 ISO at 21 degrees celcius. The warmer it is, the more sensitive the film is to light.

[@alvisevenza]

Thanks. I tried to keep the exposure meter needle a bit lower than the center of the viewfinder. Hope I did right.

[@sch601]

The number 100 refers to the film speed measure using the ASA standard, while the 21° is refering to the DIN system. The combination of the two numbers is specified by the ISO, which is the currently used system. [1] [1] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_speed#Current_system:_ISO

[@lorisruffino347]

Dear Mr. Venza, I recently acquired an old Eumig C3 and plan to shoot my first Fomapan 100R roll. Can you tell me how your first roll turned out? Was it overexposed? Or did it turn out just right? Kind regards Loris

[@alvisevenza]

@@lorisruffino347 Dear Mr. Ruffino, the movie went out overexposed, because camera settings are for at most 50 ISO, although according to Film Photography Project (FPP) something could be saved once digitized. My suggeetion is or to use a 50 ISO film (you can purchase some from FPP) or use a lightmeter with dinamic scale, such like some models of General Electric PR-1.

[@lauraweiss5505]

Do you know where I can buy some 16mm filmrolls and if they are still available?

[@Libsenth]

lauraweiss Fotoimpex.de sells double 8mm for use in these cameras.

[@alvisevenza]

www.macodirect.de/en/film/movie-films-super-8-to-35mm/1718/fomapan-r-100-double-8mm-on-10m-spool?c=616

[@mariannpersson1386]

Thank you so much for making this video, it is helping me alot! I just found some film rolls on eBay: 3 VTG KODACHROME II Movie Film Double 8mm 25FT. Do you know if they can be used in this camera? Best, Mariann

[@Libsenth]

I'm happy it has helped you! That sounds about right, but beware no one processes kodakchrome to colour anymore, but you can get it black and white. Foma still makes film in this format too, if you want fresh film!

[@mariannpersson1386]

Thank you so much! I still struggle to find the right product. I Will be so grateful if you could send a link to one specific product / film. To be used in daylight 😅🤞🏻

[@Libsenth]

@@mariannpersson1386 Here you go! www.fotoimpex.com/films/foma-fomapan-iso-21100-r-2x8-mm-10-meter-double-normal-8-film-not-super-8.html

[@mariannpersson1386]

Thank you, you are an angel 🫶🏻

[@mariannp4560]

@@LibsenthHi again! I finally got new film rolls, and have recorded one 🥳 I thought it was a Norwegian company that could develop the roll, but they Only digitalise developed ones. Do you know who I can contact to develope and digitalise it? 😅🤞🏻 Thanks in advance!

[@Capturing-Memories]

So this has to be loaded and unloaded in an obscure room.

[@andrepgplaygame9532]

where can i buy that film? I cant find it

[@theagoz]

I found it on fotoimpex.com. it is a DE site, very good and professional

[@andrepgplaygame9532]

where can i buy that film? im looking for that like crazy

[@Libsenth]

It can be bought several places, dependant on where on the planet you live. You can order it directly on Foma's website or from Fotoimpex in Germany, Gaugefilms in the UK og B&H in the USA, amongst many others.

[@andrepgplaygame9532]

Im from Brazil, but i know ppl who lives in germany

[@Libsenth]

Fotoimpex and B&H ships internationally. Your best bet would be B&H.

[@andrepgplaygame9532]

@@Libsenth thanks bro

[@emilemilian7404]

It is Eumig, not Elmig. (eu = [oi]). Don't chew your fingernails, it is disgusting. Finally, please explain how by splitting the film becomes thinner? Sure you don't mean narrower?