In April 2023, I wanted to complete a sound film from 2022 for Deidesheim. In the two-band process, this requires the active assistance of a controllable projector, which in my…
Shafts in projectors and cameras are often held by sintered bearings - and nowadays these are usually completely dry and often resinous on the inside. Adding a few drops of…
After I was able last fall to put my H8 RX in the closet as repaired, I now turned my attention to the defective Nizo Professional at the beginning of…
Some time ago I built a 12 V battery for the Bolex ESM handle from a 2" drain pipe for a forum member because, among other things, the original large…
The components of cameras age and lead to a loss of functionality, but some cameras, namely those from Bolex, Leitz or Beaulieu, to name just a few, seem to be…
Conversion of a Bolex D8L to DS8 The Bolex wind-up cameras are not legendary for nothing. Especially with the excellent prime lenses of their time, they are simply very good,…
Small gauge filmmakers appreciate their Muray film viewer, which was also sold in Germany under the brand name Hähnel. No wonder: the little beauties with a dog's nose and hammer…
The Agfa Splicer N8S is actually a very excellent glue press for long-lasting "wet" splicing of Super 8 films. It grinds both ends of the film to be glued in…
The Leicina 8SV is a very nice, special double-8 camera. Not only is it electrically motorized, it is also extremely robust, has a very good Angenieux lens and is usually…
The Wolverine Scanner (also sold as Reflecta, Somikon, Winait or similar) for Super 8 and Regular 8 Film fills a gap in the market because it is affordable. Unfortunately, however,…