I am from Australia and interested in purchasing a 16mm movie camera that is relatively cheap between $200-$400AUS. I'm completely new and inexperienced in...
RE: Tripod The K-3 take a slightly larger thread than what you'll find on most 35mm or consumer video cameras. There is a commonly available adaptor for the...
ok, here we go: Is the tripod fitting ... you'll probably need a step down adaptor for the tripod fitting, but those are reasonably easy to find in a decent...
Hi, I've only owned my k3 a little while and haven't used it much but I can answer a few of your questions from having owned it. I got mine off ebay for $300...
I'm an Aussie K-3 shooter, Id say grab one they are great fun camera to use. make sure you budget for a good transfer, thats the key to producing nice 16mm...
Hello, Thanks alot for your reply to my questions, I'm still looking into the camera before I decide to buy one. I have to ask, does all the K3s have an...
G'day, Where abouts did you get your camera from? What kinds of stuff have you shot and have you spent much on lenses etc? I'm asking plenty of questions...
if my camera's lens is a screw on, then it is the M42? also, does anyone know if photo camera lenses work on movie cameras an visa-versa? also, does anyone...
Hi, this is the link to watch the shortfilm: http://www.esperimentocinema.com/ video1.htm It's a divx, click on the picture on the left "il gioco della...
Dear Friends, I am trying out my new K-3 with a view to later integrating the footage with material that I am shooting on DV. I am a complete beginner to...
don't rely on the meter inside the K3. get a separate meter and learn to use it. most DP's start with an incident meter. there are several books on the...
OK, i'll admit it. When it comes to actual film, i'm a complete newbie. Most of my projects have been on DV, but i'd like to be able to integrate some actual...
... You should have a changing bag, anyway, as you may need it should a complete f*ck-up occur within your camera on a critical take. However, a shady spot is...
... back in ... film ... higher ... sunlight, ... Sunlight ... Not a problem. I can pick one up from B&H when I order some stock. In a pinch, I suppose I could...
You might buy a changing bag for the unload, just to save that last several feet of film (especially if it's important). As I believe, most labs will "ruin" a...
I also found I needed a flat bit of rubber to make the K-3 sit firm on my tripod as it was too loose. You could also build up the bottom of the K-3 with gaffer...
I was doing some filming on the weekend and it was very bright and sunny. I only have the short eyecup, and found it very hard checking focus and also viewing...
I have followed this thread as the answer about a film changing bag interested me as we have in the past manufactured film changing bags for 35 mm cameras. If...
Ok, I'm sure this has been touched on before, but I'm going to throw it out there again. Does anyone know about converting the K3 to Super 16? Like: where to...
Paul Niccolls
frosh15@...
Sep 28, 2004 6:00 am
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... You'd likely be happier with the ACL. R-16 ALC 1s are quite reasonably priced. ACL 1.5s and 2s cost more. The manuals for them, in English are online. I...
F.Y.I.- I own a K-3, a filmo D-L, a Canon Scoopic M and an Eclair ACL 1.5. Out of all of those listed, ONLY the ACL is quiet enough and prepared to do sync...
... Message don't rely on the meter inside the K3. get a separate meter and learn to use it. most DP's start with an incident meter. there are several...
has anyone tried using old pentax screwmount lenses BESIDES the pelang, such as the cheap and fast f/1.4 lenses that used to come with the pentax spotmatic ...
Hi EH, Yes I have used the K3 with numerous pentax M42 lenses. The best results I have found were from the Super Takumar's The results were stunning on the...
Very cool - one more question: the fastest Super Takumars I've seen (on ebay) were about f/1.4 Are there faster ones to be found? I'm gearing up for some night...
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