Film to Digital Video, a good method?

I'm considering buying a Film camera, possibly a used Arriflex Super 16, rather than spending alot more on a comparable HD camera. My only dillemma is transfering the film to digital. I read on a different forum that you can get decent transfer quality by projecting the film in a darkroom and recording it with a 3CCD digital, in my case a GL-2. The only problem being 24fps to 30fps, and the continuity of the sound. Anyone have any suggestions or cheaper solutions to make this work? Or should I just go top notch HD?

Hi Loyed,
before buying an HD CAMERA (HVX 200) over a year ago I considered to buy a 16mm camera: Aaton
A-Minima.
http://www.aaton.com/products/film/aminima/
Small, manageble not immensily exspensive and obviousely a decent 16mm with a still useful 50fps capability. However, considering all extra expenses (lenses, accessories, telecine transfers bla bla bla) I realised that it would have costed me a super
fortune.
Quite happy with DVCPRO HD at the moment and when I need Super 16, well...if the poduction can afford it then hire is the best choice!
To the OP,
Should you decide to go ahead buying a 16mm camera I suggest you to look for a great manual for Cinematographers which is called:
HANDS-ON, *MANUAL FOR CINEMATOGRAPHERS* by David Samuelson
A bit techy but invaluable resource as you progress with your Cine camera.
Best,
Gig

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