If you miss the old days before technology changed video recording forever, you should look into purchasing a Super 8 movie camera. These cameras ran real film, which tended to give a different, special look to movies. While it can be difficult to find such cameras nowadays, it isn't impossible.
Instructions
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Check out Craigslist, a virtual smorgasbord of items for sale from around the country. Be sure to check the state and city that you want to search in, and enter your keyword into the "search" box on the left side of the screen. The results will be sorted by date, and you can contact the Craigslist poster, either through the reference email or through the person's actual email.
2Check out local flea markets in your area. Often, these places are the best bets for finding such items.
3Visit the eBay website, which is probably the only other place on the Web that can beat Craigslist for the depth and breadth of its offerings. Type "Super 8 movie camera" in the search box, and you'll see a list of all the possible movie cameras for sale around the country. Arrange a purchase according to the seller's directions.
4Find a local photography store if all else fails. They will either have such items in stock or they will have contacts to help you find the older cameras.
5Buy the camera from the vendor but be aware that it may not work correctly, and you may need to put some time and care into getting it to function properly.
