Re: ACL vs. NPR

["John Koplitz" <uilleann@earthlink.net>]

Eclair ACL Discussion and Support

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Hello, Yea I am using both 2 NPR's and one Acl like them both but it
depends on the shoot, for 
the one I use.........John Koplitz Banyan Tree Productions


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> Date: 7/26/01 1:21:03 PM
> Subject: Re: ACL vs. NPR
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> Eclair ACL Discussion and Support
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> Try hand-holding both cameras and see which feels best to you. The NPR
rests 
> ON your shoulder, (kind of like an Aaton --- but less comfortable), the
ACL 
> rests more up against your shoulder (more like an SR). The anatomic grip
of 
> the ACL II is much better designed for hand-holding than the handle with
the 
> ACL 1 and 1.5. It also depends on whether you plan to use 200' or 400'
mags 
> with the ACL. The 200' mags are obviously lighter, but with a dramatic
scene 
> of any length you end up with a lot of mag changes (and more short ends).

> I've never compared them side by side, but I seem to recall the NPR is a 
> little quieter (assuming no Barney on either). The variable shutter
probably 
> has two main uses:  1) To give that jerky "MTV" look; (2) To shoot off a
TV 
> screen at 144 degrees .... although as I recall the setting on the NPR is 
> only approximate at 144. 
>
> I think that the NPR is a terrific camera --- but my shoulder can't
handle 
> the weight. The NPR is a tank --- the ACL is more 'delicate' , and is a
"one 
> owner" camera. The NPR has a registration pin, but the ACL also has
excellent 
> registration. Make sure you get the ACL heavy duty motor to run 400'
mags. 
> You can get a comparison of ACL models at my site 
> www.members.aol.com/super16acl.
>
> Anyone out there currently using both for a better comparison?
>
>
>
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