Missed this thread before…
The Filmo 16 dates from the 1930s and there were many iterations over the
years, including the military models used by combat photogs in WWII. Those
weren’t actually model 70’s, but basically the same guts.
Only the later Filmos are really modern enough to be
here in Europe a lot of people go for the russian Krasnogorsk 3 camera as a
budget option.
You get them around 150 USD plus shipping on eBay, often from Ukraine and
Belarus.
These cameras were manufactured in vast numbers until 1993 and many of them
have never been used.
There are two versions,
Thanks for the info!
The single frame option isn't necessarily necessary... as I mentioned I
have a Revere and it does have single frame ability.
I'm looking for an alternative to a bolex. I've been trying to get one for
years, but always end up out bid or the price getting driven up too high.
In WWII these were also called Combat Cameras. A tank could run over it,
leaving the camera man dead yet the film and camera would survive.
There is a great shot of the Allies first landing on Normandy showing battle
action. It is evident that everyone on the ship was killed yet this amazing
This is the camera they handed out to Marines in Vietnam. Marines could not
damage it. This is pretty amazing. They are cheap and plentiful on the used
market because they all lasted.
That said:
1. There is no single frame
2. There is no reflex viewing
3. It takes standard C-mount lenses which
Hi Nicole,
I have a B 70 that I've used to shoot several films over the years. It's a
very durable camera, but very basic in its functions. No single frame, etc.
I think you may really enjoy it for shooting, but it probably won't meet your
needs here.
Best,Brian
On Monday, February 18,
That was my first 16mm camera. It is a work horse, however I do not believe you
can do a single Frame. I had a film 70da. It most likely is not good for
animation, it has a slow speed but not a single frame to my knowledge.
Dominic
> On Feb 18, 2019, at 3:16 PM, Nicole Baker wrote:
>
> Hey
Hey frameworkers,
I'm looking to upgrade from my Revere 15mm camera. The filmo 70d* has
caught my eye... is anyone familiar? I'm especially interested if it has
single frame capability so I can use it for animation.
Thanks!
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