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it's not necessary but it would power your lightmeter (should you want that option). They no longer make the actual mercury batteries, you'll want the weincell equivalent (ie: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JCPG9YN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
If you want simple and cheap, and your handycam outputs to S-Video or composite, just get a Hauppauge 610. To do the recording, you can use OBS, which is free. I used this exact setup to convert some old VHS tapes to digital and it worked flawlessly. No need for a beefy computer either as I used a 10 year old Dell laptop for the conversion.
Read this:
https://www.filmkorn.org/super8data/database/cameras_list/cameras_canon/canon_518_zoom.htm
You need 2 x 1.3 V mercury cells for light meter.
These might work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JCPG9YN/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_N64T2SX10YSR7Y3W25D0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This same company makes other batteries.
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Buy this and pour them in to a plastic container with a lid you can seal. Put the film reels on top of the beads and seal the container. Wait a week or two for the beads to absorb the moisture. If the beads turned clear, reactivate the beads in the oven using the manufacturer instructions. Repeat this process until the film is fully dry and the beads stay blue.
These batteries are a one to one replacement for the 1.35 volt Mercury. 3 x WeinCell MRB625 Replacement Battery for PX625/PX13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JCJB4TS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_YB7VB5DBM2T06N95Z3FQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Here's the one from Amazon:
You still send the film directly to Pro8 for processing.
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You are most likely getting two different types of batteries listed because it takes both types of batteries.
Most Super8 camera used 4 AA batteries to run the motor, some used four AAA. The 1.35 volt Number 625 batteries were used in a lot of cameras (like the Canon models) to separately run the automatic exposure meter. So you need both types. You can buy the #625 batteries online:
WeinCell MRB625 Replacement Battery for PX625/PX13
The motor will run without the exposure meter, but if you have your camera set for automatic, or you can't adjust the iris manually, you will overexpose or underexpose your film.
Here is another camera database that might include information you don't already have:
Super8 Database - Filmkorn.org
Look into the Exell A32/A164 battery. I had a similar issue with a jerry-rigged mercury battery replacement on a rangefinder camera that wasn't able to draw power. I found that the Exell fit perfectly and powered my camera properly.
I haven’t used it but this 8mm scanner seems pretty popular:
Wolverine 8mm & Super 8 Reels to Digital MovieMaker Pro Film Digitizer, Film Scanner, 8mm Film Scanner, Black (MM100PRO) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785H3FGN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_17SCNVMTMSJ90DZR4R8X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Blower-Digital-Screens-Cleaning-Keyboards/dp/B00LV01BT2
This what I use. I try to blow/brush the entire film compartment before inserting new cartridges. Also if you like to take out cartridges that aren’t fully shot to shoot on later; it’s good to blow/brush the cartridge around the film gate before re-inserting the cartridge.
I just received it from an ebay order. I am unsure of how to tell if it needs cleaning. it’s a bit hard to reach in any case, if you have any advice for that.
i bought this off of amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJKSJZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_fcGeGbBT21ZW8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Paintbrush and rocketblower are your friends! Also a toothpick is useful to clean the gate.
Standard procedure when shooting on film 16 or 35 is to clean the camera each morning, and “check the gate” after each setup is completed. You take off the lens and with some loupe like this one you check for “hairs” in the gate. If clean you proceed and if dirty you clean the gate and repeat the last shot.
Applying this to 8mm obviously you won’t be shooting like a film set but maybe it’s a good idea to check the gate once or twice per roll if you want to be sure it’s clean
There is a way to check the gate without taking off the lens, zoom in the lens, and shine a torch in it while looking inside, your eyes must be aligned with the center of the lens, you should see an orange square which is the gate with the film behind it. Never tried on super8 but might work if the lens has a big enough front element
You could just purchase a generic camera bag from Amazon to suit your needs. You would just need one big enough to fit the camera and maybe a few accessories. I have a Nikon DSLR camera bag that holds my Sankyo Sound XL-620 just fine. I could put extras in there if I wanted to (filters, film, etc).
If you are looking for a specific camera bag for your specific camera, give eBay a look.
Thanks. I guess a better question would be what filter/attachment size (e.g. 52mm) should I be looking for the Canon C-8 lens when searching for a wide angle lens? For example, will this work/fit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XAE5BW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_dFekzbQ275NX1
They do hold some value because a company called, Rhonda has rebranded a different model with stickers and marketed them towards the hipster generation.