Difference between revisions of "Logmar S-8 ("Chatham")"
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Lens: ''C-Mount, but comes without a lens'' | Lens: ''C-Mount, but comes without a lens'' | ||
| − | Only one batch of the cameras were made in 2014 | + | Only one batch of the cameras (50 cameras) were made in 2014. |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.logmar.dk/chatham/ manufacturer's webpage] |
* [http://www.filmkorn.org/sensational-a-new-super-8-camera-from-denmark/ English article on filmkorn.org] | * [http://www.filmkorn.org/sensational-a-new-super-8-camera-from-denmark/ English article on filmkorn.org] | ||
* [http://www.filmkorn.org/sensation-neue-super-8-kamera-aus-daenemark/ German article on filmkorn.org] | * [http://www.filmkorn.org/sensation-neue-super-8-kamera-aus-daenemark/ German article on filmkorn.org] | ||
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Made in Denmark | Made in Denmark | ||
==Comments== | ==Comments== | ||
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| + | I got to shoot on one of these cameras for a short period of time. It has a unique internal mechanism that requires you to pull out some of the film and make loops like you do with a 16mm camera, this and the actual pressure plate and registration pin allow for a very steady image. It can record sound internally on an SD card and has a phantom-powered XLR input. The LCD screen is okay but it would be nice to have an SDI out to attach an EVF. I am a fan of Logmar and their passion, and it was fun to shoot with this beast, but I kept finding myself asking "why would someone pay $6000 for this?" Super8 is not supposed to be the format to film big-budget movies in. If there's a point in which Logmar can make these for a more affordable price (like under $1000) then I would be more interested, but a whole $6k I could spend on a Red One kit or any 16mm/35mm camera kit and have some money left over. | ||
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| + | I am happy though that Logmar has inspired Kodak to make a new S8 camera that is much more affordable. | ||
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==eBay Auctions== | ==eBay Auctions== | ||
<ebay></ebay> | <ebay></ebay> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:39, 31 January 2022
Logmar S-8, nickname: "Chatham"
Year: 2014
Lens: C-Mount, but comes without a lens
Only one batch of the cameras (50 cameras) were made in 2014.
- manufacturer's webpage
- English article on filmkorn.org
- German article on filmkorn.org
- Discussion on cinematography.com about the new camera (information about the prototypes can be found in the postings made on/after August 17th, 2013)
- Discussion on filmshooting.com about the new camera
Made in Denmark
Comments[edit]
I got to shoot on one of these cameras for a short period of time. It has a unique internal mechanism that requires you to pull out some of the film and make loops like you do with a 16mm camera, this and the actual pressure plate and registration pin allow for a very steady image. It can record sound internally on an SD card and has a phantom-powered XLR input. The LCD screen is okay but it would be nice to have an SDI out to attach an EVF. I am a fan of Logmar and their passion, and it was fun to shoot with this beast, but I kept finding myself asking "why would someone pay $6000 for this?" Super8 is not supposed to be the format to film big-budget movies in. If there's a point in which Logmar can make these for a more affordable price (like under $1000) then I would be more interested, but a whole $6k I could spend on a Red One kit or any 16mm/35mm camera kit and have some money left over.
I am happy though that Logmar has inspired Kodak to make a new S8 camera that is much more affordable.
eBay Auctions[edit]
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