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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted November 11, 2008 03:06 PM

Hi all,

As per title...it is surprising!

Just have a look

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160298080080&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

what do you think pals!?

cheers,

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Steven J Kirk
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posted November 11, 2008 03:25 PM

Very interesting!

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Chip Carpenter
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posted November 11, 2008 04:05 PM

Very cool indeed! It's apparently a hand crank setup that plays both super and regular 8. Not sure how bright it would be, it uses an LED light source run off of 3 AA batteries - but still very cool! More info and pictures here

Chip

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Osi Osgood
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posted November 11, 2008 04:28 PM

Awesome! Super 8 may be dying, but it sure as heck isn't going down without a fight! (perhaps a droning whimper?)

It looks like it'll take up to a 200ft reel?

From the image that appears to be projected in the second thread offered on this series of posts (thank you for that), it isn't too dark.

You know, the nifty thing about this, is that, if it DOES sell well, it could lead to other new projector product from Japan, at least?

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Graham Sinden
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posted November 11, 2008 04:47 PM

I want one [Razz]

P.S. It DOES NOT play Super 8, coming from japan it plays Single 8 [Big Grin]

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Paul Spinks
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posted November 11, 2008 06:06 PM

It looks like a great way to scratch your prints! [Eek!]

Paul.

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted November 11, 2008 08:17 PM

Hi all,

FYI, the today LED light is very bright.

I have a chinese lighter with only LED lights installed and using two AAA bateries. It is already bright enough to give an emergency light in a 3m square room. The baterries can last for hours!!!

cheers,

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Christopher P Quinn
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posted November 11, 2008 11:56 PM

Who ever gets one, we want a full review. [Smile]

Here's a video from youtube.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RAenne5o8Ms
Chris.

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John Clancy
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posted November 12, 2008 03:07 AM

Come on chaps, look through the latest issue of 'smallformat' and you'll see the review of this 'toy' in there. It's great that someone has produced this but it's not serious, it's a toy and will scratch any films put through it to bvggery within no time at all.

If I recall from 'smallformat' the projector is only 6 inches tall.

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James N. Savage 3
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posted November 12, 2008 07:39 AM

That really is cool.

Of course, I wouldn't put valuable package or home movies in there. It would be nice to use for older, already-scratched silent movies, like "The Deadly Mantis", or old cartoons.

Or, a great gift idea-

Shoot a 50 foot roll of black and white film of family or friends, or the kids. Process it and give it to them with the projector. That would make a nice nostalgic gift, and would personalize it as well.

James.

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Frank Picaro
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posted November 12, 2008 08:35 AM

It reminds me of the old hand-held crank viewers we had in the 60s. And, James that is a vERY fine idea as a gift, and the b/w movie is a nice touch!!!

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted November 12, 2008 02:16 PM

I have just knew that "Gakken" is an actual name for a REAL projector back to 1970s.

Here is one on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Retro-Vintage-Gakken-GPJ-105-8mm-Movie-Projector-Rare_W0QQitemZ290273875605QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290273875605&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10 |39%3A1|240%3A1318

cheers,

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Trevor Adams
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posted November 12, 2008 03:16 PM

Looks a rather expensive toy that should come as a cereal premium! [Roll Eyes]

Trev

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James N. Savage 3
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posted November 13, 2008 06:57 AM

It does seem to be over-priced, considering its plastic and hand-cranked. I wonder if the high price has anything to do with the high exchange rate.

James.

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Christopher P Quinn
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posted November 13, 2008 07:49 AM

I was thinking how cool a toy for the grandson, some cheap disney 200 footers cut down to 50ft and away he goes. The LED's will keep mum happy as well as no chance of burning his little fingers on. I would have loved this when i was a kid.

Chris.

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Paul Adsett
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posted November 13, 2008 08:51 AM

Chris, you would be much better off getting your grandson a Pathe Ace and a few 30 or 60 ft 9.5mm films, as opposed to this piece of junk. The ACE is a real projector and is really well engineered despite its simple design. It puts out a really sharp picture on a 24 ins silver screen. And those 9.5mm Popeye's are far superior print quality than the 8mm ones. There must be a lot of ACE's around in the UK and you can probably pick one up for about 30 pounds. My Grandson loves cranking the 9.5mm Pathe Baby which, like his grandad, he finds endlesly fascinating.

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted November 13, 2008 01:42 PM

Hi all,

Yes it is expensive for today´s money. But don´t you think it was also expensive when we received our first projector from out parents during our childhood.... [Wink]

cheersm

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Ricky Daniels
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posted October 12, 2009 07:20 AM

John (Clancy),

I'm not sure if you are still interested but I noticed you can buy the GAKKEN Reflective Projector you from the USA and literally 'make' your own films! Though don't try your HTI with it!

http://www.verycoolthings.com/vct/Neo_getpage.cgi?page=itemtoy&itemID=14976&cool=

http://www.verycoolthings.com/vct/images/4056043434.pdf

And there's also a 3D STEREOSCOPIC Pinhole Camera for Paul Tivy!

http://www.verycoolthings.com/vct/Neo_getpage.cgi?page=itemtoy&itemID=14838

http://www.verycoolthings.com/vct/images/4056043426.pdf

...and also the 8mm Hand Cranked Gakken Projector direct from Japan!

http://film.club.ne.jp/english/englishgakken.html

Enjoy!

Best,
Rick

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Antonis Galanakis
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posted October 12, 2009 09:45 AM

I already have this projector. It is a very cool gadjet and everybody who has see it, they just love it. It can "play" both super 8mm and 8mm, up tp 50 feet only.It turns by hand and it has a led light for the projection. To see the film you have to be very close to the wall or screen (about 30 cm).You can change between s8 and 8 any time you want. The seller is A+, trust with great comms. Ok it is not chip but it is great and I LOVE IT! Cute little thing.
Antonis

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Ricky Daniels
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posted October 13, 2009 04:00 AM

Antonis,

Did you notice in my post that there are two types of projector, one of which you actually make the films for out of paper!

Rick

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Antonis Galanakis
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posted October 13, 2009 06:18 AM

Ricky
yes i did notice the other "paper" projector. I had seen it before but I was not inerested about it. I am trying to stay in the super 8mm only. I can not afford to "play" with other formats.
Thank you
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James N. Savage 3
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posted October 22, 2009 04:00 PM

Antonis-

I am going to order one of these hand-crank projectors. Who did you order yours from? I notice two different links to purchase the projector on this thread, one being a little cheaper.

Please post. Thanks Antonis!

James.

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Trevor Adams
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posted October 23, 2009 02:29 PM

I made up one of the "reflective" projectors.Clever,but it is still strongly reminiscent of those plastic toys one got in a cereal packet.The prices for these things are outrageous.Follow Paul's advice! [Smile]

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Ricky Daniels
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posted October 26, 2009 04:39 AM

Yeah,

I realised these were just 'toys' but projectors all the same, and to me all movie projectors hold a little magic in them [Wink]

as opposed to soulless digital projectors.

My DP just hangs there like a cold empty shell! [Eek!]

Rick

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Antonis Galanakis
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posted October 26, 2009 12:14 PM

James
I bought mine from EBay seller "minorinminorin". He is an A+, trust seller with great comms.

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/minorinminorin&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID[/URL]

EBay item number: 310174245846

Antonis

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