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Topic: Kindest projector to Film?
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Alan Rik
Film God
Posts: 2211
From: New York City, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted June 02, 2015 07:36 AM
I know that everyone here has an opinion on the best Super 8 projectors ever made, Elmo, Fumeo, Beaulieu, Eumig, Bauer, etc.
But which projector would you put any film through knowing it will always come out the other side in the same condition it went in?
My vote would have to be the Bauer T510/610. I have never had a film eaten up or scratched by them. It is also very forgiving of various film types, curls, and conditions.
I love my Elmo and Beaulieu but sometimes if the film isn't perfect in certain spots they can "act" up and cause a racket!
Which projector do you think is the kindest on film?
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Paul Adsett
Film God
Posts: 5003
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted June 02, 2015 03:05 PM
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The Kodak M100 was the best Super 8 projector made in the USA. Hands down, it's the best I've ever used. I've never, ever seen a problem with that machine when kept clean so, it's my go-to machine for any length films. If you can get one, you may never want to use another. [Smile]
I once had an M100, and Gerald is right, it is undoubtedly the best built American made S8 sound projector. It looks and feels like the 16mm Kodak Pageant upon which its design is based. It has 1200ft spool capacity, and comes with the superb Ektar f1.0 prime lens. Unfortunately mine had poor sound quality, but if you can find one with good sound then I agree, it's a keeper for sure.
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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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Gerald Santana
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1060
From: Cottage Grove OR
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted June 02, 2015 07:16 PM
In the long run, I think you will see some picture blemishes from most projectors once the print gets to 50+ screenings. Lines and scratches are obviously from badly calibrated or dirty projectors that should really be serviced before use. Always clean the projector parts before you run the show and the likelihood of a scratch or a line resulting is decreased. That's just common sense to the projectionist so, cleanliness in this hobby and business is essential to help preserve prints.
The Kodak Analyst for 8mm is high quality, occasionally fussy with it's remote control if the model is older and left unserviced. There is one with sound as well but, most often produce a very poor tone and low quality volume. No film scratching issues on those models but, bad splices my jam the gate and tear perforations. I know Eumig does a better job for these 8mm sound films-- I'll admit it but, it lacks the Kodak charm and scratch less film path! There is something about those automatic film paths that I don't like.
The old sound models that have been neglected over time may need the boards serviced Paul. I had mine serviced by Pete Richards out here in the Bay Area and he did a fine job of converting it to halogen, improving the sound output and quality, switching the speaker output to 1/4" in., and he put in a new power cord. It was like getting a new machine! For his work and improved results, I gave him a ST-1200 in trade for the modifications and repair -- that's how much I trust this machine to keep my prints running scratch-less while I own them.
Bottom line, Kodak M100's handle up large and small spools, no belts, gear driven, automatic (and manual loading if necessary), 1.0 lens, convertible to halogen, very quiet motor, booming sound, high quality recording capabilities, simple to use and to clean... this projector is very kind to film.
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http://lostandoutofprintfilms.blogspot.com/
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