Do a camera test using a test chart that outlines the aspect ratio. Center
the chart, shoot and develop. You'll see how well your viewfinder is lined
up. It may be a subtle shift that you can compensate for as you compose your
shots. But a major misallignment means a trip to the camera repair shop.

Good luck. The old Bell & Howell's have a reputation for being incredibly
durable.
Kalynn Huffman Brower
Indiana University, Bloomington

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From: Scott Andrew Hutchins [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 10:53 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: 16 mm camera


Does anyone who teaches filmmaking know good ways to deal with or even
get around compositional problems created by an independent viewfinder?
MY 16mm camera is a Bell & Howell 200 EE windup model.  It has no
instructions.

Scott

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