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Paul Adsett
Film God
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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted November 12, 2006 10:23 AM
Wow, what a bummer Brian! Sounds like something may have come loose in shipping from Leon. This is the problem with the GS- the control system is so damn complex- switches, relays, solenoids,logic circuits, all required for that electrical 'piano key' control system. How much better 9and more reliable) this projector would have been with a simple rotary knob control, like on the Eumig's. And how often do you use reverse, single frame, or 3fps projection? - I would say never! So the GS has all these features that nobody ever uses. So why do people put up with all the frustration of owning a GS1200? Simply because it is about the best super 8 projection available. Hope Leon can help you get your machine back on the road.
-------------------- The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection, Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
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Paul Adsett
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posted November 13, 2006 09:28 PM
Kev makes some excellent points. I think for most film collectors the P- version of the GS1200 would be an excellent choice ( if you can find one - they seem to be pretty rare), as it is electronically simpler than the standard GS. I only use my GS for playback, as I prefer to do my re-recordings on the Eumig 938 Stereo, which I find is easier to use for manual sync recording work and it produces stunning quality sound tracks. But Kev's point about sync-pulse recording/playback is well taken - the GS is the only machine that can do this, a direct result of its complex electronically controlled motor system. I think the bottom line is that the GS1200 is widely regarded as the best performing S8 projector available and ,as long as you are prepared to do some occasional maintainance work, it will probably end up being your favourite and most used projector. Brian seems to be having an exceptionally rough time with his particular machine. This kind of repetitive failure is not typical of the GS, and one can only hope that Leon will give Brian some slack on the repair costs in view of the number of times he has had to ship the machine back and fore.
-------------------- The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection, Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
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Paul Adsett
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posted November 17, 2006 01:13 PM
Hi Brian, Keep in mind that GS1200'S are very rugged machines, built like tanks for the most part, so even though things occasionally go wrong with them, once fixed they are probably good for another couple of decades. This morning I completed what I can only call' open heart surgery' on one of my GS'S. The problem was that the take up was not working. Leon told me that it was probably one of the relays, and I purchased a new relay off him. Well I had to take out that massive control board and de-solder the old relay, which has 14 pins on it, and it was murder getting it off the board. While I was doing the job I thought 'this is the end of my GS1200' ! I finally got the new relay soldered in , and everything connected back up and bolted down. I plugged in the power cord, said a silent prayer, and switched on. Lo and behold everything works! Take up reel now spins away without hesitation! So, if a cluge like me can fix a GS, I am positive that an expert like Leon will eventually have your machine running like new.
-------------------- The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection, Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
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