Eclair ACL Loading Film 

Nice quiet ACL! Thanks 😊

This is one of the most helpful videos! Thanks again for posting. I haven't had a single issue loading my ACL since I watched this.

Thanks - really helped me out. I also recommend getting hold of some dead/exposed/useless film and testing with that.

Hey altermann1ify, the ACL has several versions, all of which have a crystal sync motor. It can be a very quiet camera if it's been tuned up properly.

Thanks - this is really clear and helpful!

Hey man thanks for uploading this. Really great and you have actually just helped me (maybe!!!!) get a job x x much love

you only have to load up the first side in the dark. the take-up side you can do in the light. after you shoot the film, though, you have to use your changing bag to put the exposed film back in the can. good luck!

oh, also yes it is highly recommended to practice loading! you can just use some film that was already shot, or get some really cheap film on ebay. you only need about 10 feet of film because then you can run it through in just a few seconds and re-load again.

Of course an SRIII is hands-down superior to an ACL. But the newest ACL is a 30 year old camera. The SRIII is a newer camera used for modern professional productions. But an ACL goes on eBay for under $2k while an SRIII goes for $15k+. A better comparison would be the ACL vs an Arri BL. They're in the same price range and age, but I think the ACL is a way better camera than a BL.

Hello! would you be interested in selling the camera?

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I did my best to follow your video, but our footage turned out to be useless. The people at Kodac said it was a 'lost loop' something about it wasn't loaded properly, even though I did my best to follow your instructions.

Hello, and thanks so much for your video. I have one of these - where do you manage to find film these days? I'm in Europe (France), but any info would help. Thanks!

What motor are you using?

is this camera quiet? does it have crystal sync?

I just picked up an Eclair ACL Super 16. Is it ok to load film in light like I see you doing, or was that just for demonstration purposes? Also: What do you recommend for indoor lighting? Film type and lighting bulbs and such. Thanks for th tutorial, I appreciate it!

You inched it too fast. Once you load the magazine, turn the inching knob slower and you will give the claw time to properly seat with the perf on the film

"finicky" is an overwhelming understatement in regards to the ACL 1.5 and II. I have come to hate these cameras as I'd imagine one might hate a drunken step-father who touches them in the "bad place". Except, I think I'd prefer the uncle, considering the amount of grief our two ACL's have caused. Do yourselves a favor, and save yourselves ridiculous amounts of money you'll end up spending on service, endless tests, and ruined projects...buy an SR/II/III. It will work out much cheaper in the end.

Little teeth?? They're called SPROCKETS.