Wollensak Model 43 8mm Movie Camera - Overview/Loading

Overview of the late 1950s Wollensak Model 43 8mm home movie camera. The FPP stocks new, fresh 8mm film - filmphotograph...

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Mike -- I want a little electronic gadget where I push a button and I hear John's voice -- "Pressure!"

[@Khuros]

Just got one of these at a thrift store in town. Pretty much mint. Now to get film. Came with a leather bag with a marine's name and military number on it.

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Wonderful!

[@michaelbuchanan3212]

I own a Wollensak model 43. My Conversion Filter Type A tab is in the up position stuck in the viewfinder. How do I fix that. All the buttons seem to work, but doesn't remove the "A" tab from the viewfinder?

[@lactosdog]

I just got one of these today and there's an "A" at the bottom of the viewfinder. Can you tell me what that is?

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Please send some images via email - [e-mail]

[@ana8la]

Out of curiosity any double 8 film will work or is there a recommended film?

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

40 iso or lowe Double 8 film only - filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film/products/double-8-film-bundle-film-develop-scan-25-ft Avoid vintage Kodachrome film on eBay (the processing for color Kodachrome ended in 2010)

[@brooklyntaylor.-.]

Hey! This video was super helpful. Stupid question because I’m very new at this- how long should i wind the film for before starting to film? How do i know when to stop? Thanks in advance.

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Wind gently until you can't wind anymore or til you start to feel the springs get tight. Each wind will give you about 30 sec of shooting. - Mike

[@Ryderalves]

Is double super 8 the same as regular super 8?

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Double Super 8 is a different 8mm format. (Sprocket holes different)