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How do I get started using a Super 8 film camera?
On a whim, I bought an Elmo 600S (sound) Super 8 camera from a second hand shop recently (I love the look of Super 8 film). Basically it's just the camera - supposedly in working order - but no battery or film cartridges.
It seems as though it's impossible to get sound-striped Super 8 film any more. Will normal film work in the camera? Also, what sort of projector will I need to play back the film? And how do I edit it?
As you can see I'm definiteyl a novice in this area, so any advice/information would be greatly appreciated! Cheers
Sound film is no longer manufactured, but silent film will work fine in your camera. The most readily available Super8 colour film today is Kodak Ektachrome 64T which has a film speed of 64 ASA - quite a lot of older cameras can't meter for this film speed properly and will either over or underexpose your film. I've done a bit of research, and although your camera can't meter for 64 ASA film properly, it has a manual override. If you adjust the aperture to be 2/3 of a stop less than the in-camera meter suggests, you should have no problem with Ektachrome.
To project the film, you can use any Super 8 or Double 8 projector. Ask around - you might find that someone you know or a local school or college has one they no longer need or would let you borrow.
For editing, you have to use good old fashioned cutting and splicing. You'll need a Super 8 tape splicer and splicing tape. It's very useful to have a viewer as well so that you can see more accurately where you want to cut your film. You could also get your film digitised (a process known as 'telecine') and edit it on your computer... but where's the fun in that? 
