The new Super 8 magazine. Here are the topics of issue #11:

The Secret of the Golden Fujica

The Fujica P1 and Z1 models were not actually supposed to be the first cameras for the Single-8 system from Japan. They were both intended for a different narrow film system that never came onto the market. Why did Fujifilm suddenly abandon all plans? The golden Fujica is a hybrid from this era. This exciting story from 1963 to 1965 reveals details.

The plans of the delicatessen dealer

For over 30 years, Daniel Wittner and his company have been active in providing a wide range of products for 8mm filmmakers. In recent years, he has concentrated more on the production of film material in the formats Double 8, Super 8 and 16mm. Wittner's customers are often other distributors from all over the world who trade in film material. The company boss talks to our magazine about his plans for the future.

The Best and the Worst

The American Miles Sprietsma has tested countless Super 8 cameras. He is particularly fond of the brands Minolta, Nikon, Canon and Bauer. In his article, he reveals which models he considers to be the best and which he considers to be the worst - and why that is.

40 years at the same location: Andec Cinegrell

Over a year ago, the Swiss Richard Grell took over the Andec company in Berlin. But the laboratory is still based in Berlin-Kreuzberg in Hasenheide – and has been for 40 years. In an interview, managing director Ludwig Draser reveals what has changed in the company since then and what plans there are for the future. Draser also reports how Andec Cinegrell won the contract to develop the 35mm color reversal material Ektachrome for the feature film Poor Things which ultimately won four Oscars.

Secret Recipes by Dagie Brundert

How can black and white films be developed in a particularly creative way? Dagie Brundert, who travels around the world for her workshops, reveals three recipes: the forest developer, the turmeric developer and the liquor developer.

The Film Tricks of a Legend

The German cameraman Michael Ballhaus worked with many great directors during his lifetime: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Wolfgang Petersen. And he often used film tricks in his work that were created directly in the camera. The five tricks described in the article can also be implemented by 8mm filmmakers.

Film Tips for Beginners

Filming is fun! It has to be as uncomplicated as possible, especially at the beginning. And the results should be successful. The magazine Super 8 therefore gives tips for beginners.