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last modification: april 5th, 2011

Dear visitor!

For a long time my page gots no new informations and a malfunction deleted most of your emails in the past. Thatīs the reason you had nīt got any answer, Sorry.

Some informations e.g. the Ektachrome64 are absolete now -   but you will find this for historical reasons or to understand the background.

nice to meet you here again, Mike

Here is something of my new work:

You know that I want to make things running better. In the past I was allways a little bit unhappy about Super8 cartridges (even the old 200ft/ 60m cartridges)

1. missing fixed pressure plate

2. only 15m cartridge available

Single8, N8 and of cause DS8 has a better framestand than Super8 cartridge - especially the old 200ft/60m Moviesound cartridge had a problem....

I have build now a first functional-model of my Super8DM (Dream-Magazine) and present the first pictures:

  • for cameras which can use the old 60m soundfilm from KODAK
  • for many other sideloader cameras which only uses 15m cartridges
  • the camera has to be modified
  • to prevent from unstable filmrun the magazin is screwmounted inside the compartment
  • a seperate pressureplate is mounted inside
  • a long lasting springbelt drives the filmspool
  • no extra electronics or motor
  • runs with 60m/200ft. daylight filmreel for BEAULIEU SD8/60

At the moment I do this construction only for my private usage.

Maybe if there is enought response and interested buyers I will found a small business...

I have not calculate a price yet. But it will be not a cheap thing for a clean modified camera complete with magazine.

Camera modifications:

  • do not need lightmeter batteries
  • light meter correction for using different ASA films
  • external power
  • optional electronic framecounter

If you like to buy, please send a mail with your technical requirements, your preferred camera (no Beaulieu!) and your acceptable price.

and what else?

  • I have encreased the output lumen of some Super8 projection units ELMO ST1200 / 800 EUMIGs with other bulbs, condensorlens, heatprotection, blower....
  • filmreels up to 600ft. for above units
  • and my dream is the construction of a  professional Super9 camera.....

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