CONTENTS
The Secret of the Golden Fujica. The Fujica P1 and Z1 were not actually intended to be the first cameras for Japan's Single 8 system. They were both intended for a different camera system that never made it to market. Why did Fujifilm suddenly throw all its plans overboard? The Golden Fujica is a kind of hybrid from this period. The details are revealed in this exciting story of the years 1963-1965.

The charcuterie dealer's plans. For more than 30 years, Daniel Wittner and his company have been active in providing cinephiles with a wide range of products. In recent years he has focused more on processing film material in double 8, Super 8 and 16 mm formats. Wittner's customers are often other distributors around the world who trade in film material. The head of the company talks to our magazine about his plans for the future.

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

40 years in the same place: Andec Cinegrell. More than a year ago, Swiss Richard Grell took over the Andec company in Berlin. But the workshop is still in Berlin-Kreuzberg, in Hasenheide, and has been for 40 years. In this interview, CEO Ludwig Draser reveals what has changed in the company in the interim and what the plans are for the future. Draser also explains how Andec Cinegrell was commissioned to develop the 35mm Ektachrome color reversal material for the feature film Poor Things, which eventually won four Oscars.

Dagie Brundert's Secret Recipes. How can black-and-white films be developed in particularly creative ways? Dagie Brundert, who travels the world for her workshops, reveals three recipes: The Forest Developer, the Turmeric Developer, and the Grappa Developer.

The cinematic tricks of a legend. German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus has worked with many great directors during his lifetime-Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Wolfgang Petersen. And in his work he repeatedly used film tricks created directly with the camera. The five tricks described in this article can also be used by film buffs.

Filmmaking tips for beginners. Filming is fun! It must be as uncomplicated as possible, especially in the beginning. And the results must be positive. That's why Super 8 magazine gives tips for beginners.