Super 8 Magazine
SUPER 8 magazine numéro 15
Author(s) Jurgen Lossau
Format magazine
Year 2026
Language(s) English, German
Pages 70 pages
Description
The Super 8 Rocket
It's hard to believe what was available in the late 1960s: Mike Dorffler invented a mini-rocket in the United States equipped with an integrated Super 8 camera. It could reach a height of 100 meters. Vern Estes, who produced very popular rocket kits, brought Dorffler onto his team. More than 50,000 camera-equipped rockets were sold. Our feature explains why the films were so short and why the parachute or wings almost always obscured the image.
Freezing with the Beaulieu
Viktor Gibárti, from Hungary, wanted to fly high with his Beaulieu 4008 ZM4. He shot his snowy scenes on Mount Etna, Italy, at -5 degrees Celsius. In an interview, the filmmaker explains why everything worked perfectly in the cold.
56 Film Processing Labs Worldwide
We've done some research: all the labs that process Super 8 or 16mm films are on our current list. We also indicate whether they offer black and white or reversal color (Ektachrome) processing. One lab even produces high-quality prints of Super 8 films for projection.
Raw Facts: Transparent Cameras
Only a small number of them were built, but they provided better insight into the internal workings of cameras: devices with transparent housings. We present 15 models from Bauer, Bolex, Elmo, Eumig, and Kodak. What were these exotic devices used for, which were almost always in working condition?
What's Next for Andec?
The company's director, Ludwig Draser, of the Berlin-based Andec laboratory, has received reinforcements: Ludwig Hagelstein is now responsible for the new integrated professional division. Our readers can discover what has changed at Andec since Cinegrell's departure in our interview with Ludwig Hagelstein.
Swiss-Style Puppet Animation
Beatrice Jäggi, from Zurich, made a highly elaborate Super 8 animated film. By using a digital camera before the actual shoot, she was able to verify whether the animation and scene lighting were correct. In the interview, she discusses the production of the animated film.
The Bolex Record for Quality Sound
Even 8mm films used magnetic soundtracks for subsequent dubbing of small-format films. To ensure everything went smoothly, Bolex produced a record in the early 1960s containing dubbing tips. Readers of our magazine can even listen to this record.
Winter Super 8 Competition
A year ago, we introduced the new Wolfen Color Super 8 films from Wittner and announced a competition with free cartridges at stake. The best results have now been determined. They can be viewed and watched in the magazine via a QR code.
The 10th Anniversary of the Marburg Camera Museum
Collector Günter Giesenfeld exhibits 400 cameras and projectors in his privately funded museum. To mark its 10th anniversary, the city of Marburg gave him a gift: his finest pieces are featured on a website and Giesenfeld was able to share anecdotes about the evolution of these devices. The resulting short films now bring film technology closer to interested viewers around the world.