Camera noises

[Robert]

How loud are s8mm cameras? I plan on recording onto a separate audio device, obviously, but everything will be in the same room. Are certain camera models known for being quieter or louder? Any techniques on how to dampen the camera's sound (wrap it in a pillow, perhaps?)

 

[directorik]

Yep. The noise from a super8 camera has always been a problem. But filmmakers are a resourceful bunch. Thus the blimp, or barney.
http://www.super8cinema.com/sound_barneys.html

 

[Robert]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks

 

[HailtotheKing]

Just another bit of info, Super 8 SOUND cameras are suppose to be more quite than the SILENT cameras. When they made sound film for the SOUND cameras they knew people would be using this and they tried to make the SOUND cameras more quite. I have found this to be true with the cameras I have around here. But a blimp/barney is always good thing to have on any camera if your planning on shooting sound.

 

[jaxshooter]

The Elmo 1013 SXL is extremely quiet.Almost self blimped,could get away with it in most indoor locations.Wouldn't take much to make it studio quiet.