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Paul Lancaster
Junior
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From: Edwards, MS, USA
Registered: Aug 2017

posted October 11, 2017 06:28 PM

Hi. I have located several films i want but the problem i am having is they are scope prints. They are super 8mm. So my question is do they make an actual scope lens for a super 8mm projector? If not just how the heck are you supposed to watch a scope print?...lol Thanks in advance for your help!

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jun 2013

posted October 11, 2017 06:39 PM

Paul, you will see in the "equipment" sales section that scope lenses are on the market. You need a special bracket to put your scope lens in front of the usual lens. Some projectors have an attachment system, others don't (then you need an Universal bracket).

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Paul Lancaster
Junior
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From: Edwards, MS, USA
Registered: Aug 2017

posted October 11, 2017 07:14 PM

Hi Dominique and thanks very much for the reply. I actually have a scope lens for my bell & howell 1574 16mm projector but i was asking if there was an actual scope lens made for a super 8 projector. I have looked on ebay and other sites but could not locate one so i am assuming not. Maybe i can use the lens i already have. Thanks again!

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Chip Gelmini
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Brooksville, FL
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 11, 2017 08:03 PM

If you can be a little creative, consider using 35mm theater scope lenses. They';re as big as 1/2 of a super 8 machine. You need to build some kind of lens holder that you can slide in and out from the front of your machine. I've used these for years with great results.

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Brian Fretwell
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From: London, UK
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posted October 12, 2017 02:29 AM

From its name the Kowa 8Z would be for 8mm as there is also a 16Z for 16mm. I've never seen both together so can't compare them. The other one specifically for 8mm was the Hypgonar Cinemascope lens, but that was only 1.75:1 compression (to give 2.35:1 from 8mm on screen) so that wouldn't give the correct uncompressed for prints as it was for use on 8mm cameras for home movies.

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David Ollerearnshaw
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From: Penistone Sheffield UK
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posted October 12, 2017 12:29 PM

No problem using a scope lens for 16mm on 8mm or the other way. I have the Kowa 8Z for my GS1200 and use a Sankor for my Elf 16mm this one fitted the Elf bracket. I also have the Iscorama 54 which is a 1.5 lens this also fits my bracket on the GS. Looking for a Fumeo bracket for my super 8 machine too.

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Paul Lancaster
Junior
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From: Edwards, MS, USA
Registered: Aug 2017

posted October 12, 2017 02:02 PM

Thanks very much for the replies guys. I am not quite sure what i am going to do. My main super 8 projector is the Elmo st1200d with a Sankyo 762 and Eumig 807d as backup. My 16mm machines are the Eiki Slimline snt-1 and my ever reliable never given me a moments trouble Bell & Howell 1574. I might can get a little creative and see what i can come up with to somehow get the scope lens i already have mounted in front of the Elmo or Sankyo. Thanks for your help!!!!

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