This manual is an illustrated guide to over 100 different camera models both new and old. It is an indespensable guide that will enable you to make decisions over the right choice of camera for a particular job, where information and manuals are not available. With every type of film camera catered for from 65mm to Super8
A wide range of cameras and their virtues are described: the film guage, quietness, image steadiness, maximum speed, any special features such as in-shot shutter adjustment, handholdability, reflex or TV viewfinding, motor control systems, portability and practical use on location as well as instructions on how to load and use the cameras to best effect.
David Samuelson's guides have become industry bibles for cinematographers around the world. They are designed to become essential on the job tools to save you hours of frustration and research - and put all the information you need at your fingertips.
an essential reference source covering all the major film cameras: 65mm, 35mm,16mm and Super 8
contains details of over 100 cameras and full Illustrations including threading diagrams for every camera
includes 20 pages of general information to aid cinematographers, including troubleshooting hints
A wide range of cameras and their virtues are described: the film guage, quietness, image steadiness, maximum speed, any special features such as in-shot shutter adjustment, handholdability, reflex or TV viewfinding, motor control systems, portability and practical use on location as well as instructions on how to load and use the cameras to best effect.
David Samuelson's guides have become industry bibles for cinematographers around the world. They are designed to become essential on the job tools to save you hours of frustration and research - and put all the information you need at your fingertips.
an essential reference source covering all the major film cameras: 65mm, 35mm,16mm and Super 8
contains details of over 100 cameras and full Illustrations including threading diagrams for every camera
includes 20 pages of general information to aid cinematographers, including troubleshooting hints
