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Published: 2014-06-27 02:13:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 360; Favourites: 6; Downloads: 1
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This is my newly acquired vintage video camera that I picked up at my local swapmeet $12 in near mint and working condition, not bad in my book. The lenses are clear as day along with a smooth operating turret. However I'm kind of curious about this Electric Eye since its mechanically powered by a wound up spring. The only bad thing about it is the slightly peeling vinyl. I need to find some 8mm film and put it use one day.
Keystone K-4 "Electric Eye" serial No: E-4979 8mm video camera
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I may not know much about cars but old devices like this in such good condition are the best
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That's quite alright lol, and indeed it is, the lenses and mechanical wind up work flawlessly. Aside from the slightly peeling vinyl its virtually flawless!
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Whoa!! This is pretty amazing! Do get some film! Man I'd use this all the time
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I would if it wasn't so expensive to buy and develop! These were only good for about 1 minute or 2 of film usage at BEST. I'm not sure about still shots.
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You should save change for a while and get enough for one recording and record something neat, then you can say you did it!
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Yeah certainly sounds like a plan, I just need to gain the know how on how to film with it and then converting it digially
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Sweet find! If you can find any 8mm, you ought to get some footage of your plymouth!
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Sure is! I have found a shop but its a tad far away, and the traffic there is going to be nightmare. Someday I'll get around to buying some film. Hey that's the plan! haha Also if I move the lever up I get a single "click" and reel movement. Though I'm not sure if this had the ability to film and take still shots. *shrugs*
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Sounds cool. Maybe you could contact the shop and have them ship it to you?
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I really don't have the money for that kind of thing, its pretty pricy at this Los Angeles camera shop. I barely have enough to fix my own car you know?
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Oh yeah, I get that. Keep me updated on it though
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Will do, Preston. I'm itching to film with this sometime down the road. XD
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I have a small vintage movie camera collection myself, 2 Kodak brownies, one Bell & Howell one-nine, and another Bell and Howell from the late 30's or so The brownies work great, but I can't get the B&Hs to work at all.
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interesting, looks really cool, awesome grab!!
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Indeed it is and thanks!
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