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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1149
From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006

posted November 24, 2006 11:13 PM

Greetings all,

I have just gotten into the world of 16mm collecting, and have enjoyed reading the many insights from the various members here as a guide to the various aspects of the hobby.
I started doing Super-8 filming in my teens (many years ago!) and also collected a bit back then. I kept my gear and films, and now I got bitten by the 16mm bug.

I currently have an Eiki SSL-O, and I just purchased one of Mr. Morelli's SSLs with several lenses, to match the set-up.

In terms of film, my "library" consists of a full print of "King Kong", with a full-length "Cabaret" on the way....I have resigned myself not to try to explain why I am doing this to any of my acquaintances, since they would not 'get it', but that's ok :-) (I am sure some of you have been in the same position.)
Suffice to say, film is film...and that is all that can be said, really.

Glad to be on board,
Best,
Claus Harding.

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Douglas Meltzer
Moderator

Posts: 4554
From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 24, 2006 11:23 PM

Claus,

Welcome to the Forum! Yes, we've all found ourselves in the exacxt same situation.....trying to explain this hobby to folks who wonder why we just don't pop in a dvd....
Glad that you're here!

Doug

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
Film God

Posts: 2392
From: France
Registered: Oct 2004

posted November 25, 2006 01:38 AM

Welcome Claus. Ah, that same old song...
In my business, people keep asking me why we keep building rollercoasters out of wood when they could be all steel...
Well, why do we still use sailing ships when we could use motor boats? Why do we ride bicycles when we could be riding motorbikes?

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Tony Milman
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1336
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 25, 2006 11:37 AM

Claus

Hi. Don't worry about Jean-Marc........

He is receiving treatment........ [Big Grin]

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Tony

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
Film God

Posts: 2392
From: France
Registered: Oct 2004

posted November 25, 2006 06:42 PM

Why do we talk to Tony when we could be looking at his mugshot...

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Michael De Angelis
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1261
From: USA
Registered: Jul 2003

posted November 25, 2006 08:08 PM

Claus,

Welcome to the Forum.

Wy do I cllect fmls?

Vrey ez.

Becuze it is fun.

Ist a langwich that olny we
undersatnd.

Who cairs if thye don't git it.

Michal

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Isn't it great that we can all communicate about this great
hobby that we love!

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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1149
From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006

posted November 26, 2006 12:15 AM

Well, I can see I'll be in good company here :-). Now comes the real challenge: not making myself homeless by buying every 'must-have' print I come across (And some people still think only drugs are addictive...)

Best,
Claus.

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Gary Crawford
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 979
From: Manassas, VA. USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 29, 2006 08:43 AM

Claus....welcome. I live in Manassas and work in D.C. so it's good to have another area collector. When I get a chance , I'll go through my collection and send you a list of things that I may want to sell......I don't price things high at all. What type of films are you interested in. I noticed you have Kong... my all time favorite and the second 16mm film I ever bought ( 1972). I still have it and have run it many times for many groups and my 6 year old daughter says it's her favorite movie. Anyway, welcome to the hobby. It's fun.

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