Hey Mark.
I haven't seen you post in awhile ( I remember you as a fellow Beaulieu
R-16 to Eclair ACL shooter) I've just been shooting 100ft daylight
loads, so I can't help you with the a-minima loads. What I can say,
though, is just like the Beaulieu, it just takes a few times to master
loading. Anyhow, I saw your lens question. If you have a good Nikon
adapter, you'll be MUCH happier with your results using the Nikons. I
have some Zeiss superspeeds and Nikon's, and the Nikon's are as sharp,
and in some respects better--in the few tests I've done. There's a
catch, though. They do not perform as well wide-open as the Zeiss's,
and more importantly, you can only use the Nikon's from 24mm and up.
Otherwise, there is too much glass since you are using a superwide
fish-eye Nikon--the contrast is not going to be good. Also, make sure
that you get "manual focus" Nikon's. The loose build quality on the
Auto focus lenses can make the image jump like a jack-rabbit. Also, and
this is very important, Nikon makes "AI (older)" and AIS (newer)"
manual focus lenses. Get the "AI" lenses. The reason is that the
focusing scale on the the "AI" lenses is closer to 180 degrees, verses,
90 degrees, just like on cine lenses. Meaning, it takes twice as long
on the "AI" lenses to focus from 1ft to infinity. Why is this
important? It means that you have finer control in focusing. Twice as
much space between 2ft and 3ft etc.
So I would suggest getting Nikon's from 24mm and up, and maybe one or
two wide angle primes (what ever you can afford). I like the look of
the older Angenieux's with B+W film stock With color I think the look
is a bit dated and grainy, in my opinion.
I'm finally sending one of my ACL's to get converted to Super16. I
can't wait.
Todd
On Thursday, March 6, 2003, at 04:23 PM, Marc Syp wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> I tried to search the archives but had trouble logging in to Topica
> (or getting a new password, for that matter). Anyway, I know you all
> have discussed this before but I'd love to get a few tips. I'm
> planning, finally, to test out my ACL with film. I have 2 rolls of
> the new Vision2 500T that are on 200' A-Minima rolls.
>
> 1) First things first... I don't have any core adapters. Is that
> going to kill me? Here's what I do have:
>
> (a) Two complete 200' daylight spools, which I could use for takeup if
> absolutely necessary. I hear that this can add to the camera noise,
> though, so I"d like to look into an alternative.
>
> (b) On disassembled 200' daylight spool and an assortment of cores.
> Unfortunately the cores don't just slide down the spindle of a 200'
> spool, so I'll have to work something out with the flat flange side. I
> have contemplated glueing the core to the flange, but I don't want to
> lose the whole apparatus when I get it processed. Perhaps I could ask
> the lab to return the spool/flange assembly?
>
> 2) Could some kind soul give me some tips on loading a 200' magazine
> in general, and also more specifically the A-Minima loads? I do have
> an ACL manual and a changing bag. However, I think I read a while
> back that the A-M loads have the emulsion facing the opposite
> direction of regular loads? Please send me any tips.
>
> 3) P.S. I'll be using an Angenieux 10-150 in excellent condition. Or
> should I get some good 35mm Nikon primes (I do have an adapter)?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Marc S.
> (can't wait to shoot)
>
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