The Mirror Reflex Unlike many super 8 cameras, which use beamsplitter prism for reflex viewfinder, Beaulieu use mirror reflex system. However, some of them are available in C mount without auto exposure and electric zoom capability. Angenieux 6-90mm f/1.4 As far as I know, there is no adapter for Beaulieu mount, so these lenses can only be used on Beaulieu.Here are some of the Beaulieu mount lenses I know of: The external silver thread is for the lenses supplied by Beaulieu with which you can do automatic exposure and electric zoom. There is LED light within the viewfinder to help you set the exposure TTL (Go to the Viewfinder section below for more on this). The C Mount The internal silver thread is C mount. By the way, if you are wondering about the difference between 6008 S and 6008 Pro, the latter is a slightly better version with a synchroquartz motor and 80fps max. If I will ever want to get a super 8 camera with the interchangeable lens system, I would probably go for one of the 4008 series. Not to mention, the body is made of plastic and feels kind of squeaky. Stop-motion), macro capability, manual/auto focus, and manual/auto zoom.īut I see this model being sold on ebay as 'for parts or repair' quite often, so I don't think my story is uncommon. The French Beaulieu 6008 S is one of the best Super 8 cameras. If you get the right one, it might work perfectly for a very long time.

It was one of the most expensive super 8 cameras I have ever bought, and now its worth is close to nothing. After several months of storage, the camera decided not to work anymore. When I got the camera, the reverse run feature wasn't working and the time lapse feature was acting weird.

Although it has many attrative features, I wouldn't rely on this camera for serious projects due to the fact it breaks easily. The photo above shows the camera with a Nikon 35mm f/2.5 with an mount adaper. Beaulieu 6008 S One of the few super 8 cameras with interchangeable lens system.

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