How Cool!! Kodak's new/old Super 8 Camera has officially been announced! It's meant to be a combination of both analog and digital! You can even use C-mount prime lenses or adapters to mount the lens of your choice. It looks pretty neat!
What do you all think, is this worth the high price or does it seem like more of a novelty?
https://ymcinema.com/2023/11/22/kodak-announces-a-new-super-8-camera/
2 people like this
Perhaps nostalgia, Ashley Renee Smith. The price seems crazy to simply go retro with proper film stock.
3 people like this
I'm actually shocked they're doing it. They've been talking about it for years. I'm excited at the 24fps - most Super 8s were 18fps. Of course, that means the length of time on the stock is going to drop by 20% but what the heck at this point? I'm a little weary of the price, but I'm also a camera junkie, so there's that.
3 people like this
Looks really cool but curious to hear what others think in terms of value
2 people like this
Same here, David Abrookin!
2 people like this
It does seem like it would be more of a collector's item or product for enthusiasts, Nathan Woodward. You're certainly not the only camera junkie out there. I'm married to one. Lol!
3 people like this
oh wow I admit this looks sick especially for a revamped version but definitely not in my range!
4 people like this
Overpriced novelty. If you want the Super 8 look, but a Super 8 camera off eBay for a few hundred bucks and some film. There are still places that process. Or just buy an original Blackmagic Cinema camera from a 10+ years ago. Super organic look straight out of camera.
5 people like this
I loved my old Super 8 camera. Agree with Stephen Folker that there are easier ways to accomplish this look but making those old first little films was amazing.
2 people like this
Stephen Folker My first movie camera was a Super 8 camera I got from a yard sale for $5. Now, adjusting for inflation, $30. The price is extreme on this.
3 people like this
Nathan Woodward for real! I personally own about a half dozen super 8 cameras. They are easy to come by, and don't look as great as people think. It's 8mm. But for something fun to try, it's pretty dope! I'd much rather have a nice Super 16mm camera. Wait, that'll be next on Kodak's list of bring back cameras, but it'll be $9500 or some absurd price.