For
Immediate Release:
Introducing The “ Rhonda Cam ”
A Small, Trendy, Affordable
Workhorse of a Super 8 Camera
PROTOTYPE TO BE BETA TESTED
AT CINE GEAR EXPO BY ATTENDEES
Pro8mm
films it forward again with the introduction of the trendy new Rhonda Cam. Named for company co-owner, The Rhonda
Cam comemorates her 30th anniversary with the company. Evolved from a Canon 310 XL, this super
8 camera was originally produced from 1975-1983. It was adorned as being the
world’s fastest lens speed of f/1.0, and a 3x zoom and macro shooting as close
as 215 mm from the film plane mark if the zooming lever was set at “Macro.”
More
than a retro throw back with a modern look; we are bringing it back because
even today, it can do something no other camera can do. It has the professional application as
being the lowest light film camera on the market! The f/1.0, coupled with modern film stocks such as a 500 ASA
is something filmmakers need in low light situations, such as indoor weddings
or studio shots.
Part
of The Rhonda Cam’s appeal is it’s “toy like” appearance” in spite of the
amazing pictures it can film. It
measures just 7” x 4 ½ ” x 1 ¾ ”!
The
camera is available with a variety of skins including animal print and camouflage.
Eventually it is likely that custom skins will be available.
Rhonda
states, “I wanted to design something young and fun that would appeal to a new
generation of filmmakers that looked cool and was simple enough to use; a
camera that they would be inclined to just pick up and shoot.” I also have
heard from many of our regular clients that they have wanted a really small
point and shoot super 8 camera that can be thrown into their handbag or backpack. We thought that we would be bold and
come up with something really stylish that would appeal to the wedding
filmmakers, and all the genres of super 8 lifestyle filmmakers we work with. I can’t wait to see it “on set” in the
fashion industry, music videos, skating and boarding. I can just picture a camera on every table at a wedding, matching
the décor of the event.
Pro8mm
has not modified the original specs of the camera. Our team of expert camera techs have gone through and tested
each camera to bring it back to factory standards, including the focus, take up
and exposure The Rhonda Cam runs on two AA batteries. As a simple point and shoot super 8 camera, we anticipate that
it will not be able to perform to the same extent as other cameras in our line,
while being the perfect choice for certain filming situations. The Rhonda Cam has a limited range of
exposure (40 and 160) During this “Beta Test” period, we will be able to
determine which film stocks run best.
We know from experience that certain cameras prefer certain stocks. Since we will not be increasing the
pick up torques or exposure settings we will make available recommendations
moving forward.
Specifications:
Focal
Length: 8-5 – 25.5mm f/1.0 Macro Zoom
Speed: 18 FPS plus Single Frame
Auto
Exposure
Power/Manual
Zoom
Power
= 2-AA
Measure:
39 x 112 x 176 mm
