posted September 21, 2018 03:38 PM
Hi Robert, you might be as well getting a nice small super 8 sound projector for some real film 8mm fun, a few trailers and digests etc.
16mm is a bit serious. Or you could slowly try both.
Also 8mm image size is less of an issue as most lenses give a far bigger picture than 16mm ones.
8mm is more about fun and faffing about etc too.
But 16mm prints are very very nice.
Theres obviously something about it gets you etc so might be an option to go for the smaller gauge for now or at some point.
I`m sure I can find you a few free super 8 bits and pieces as well once you get a machine if you do go that way.
If you can get a nice Sankyo 501 for around £50 or so you would be away with the right lens and some really good film faddling fun.
I really think its worth a bit of thought.
If you really fancy 16mm David Guest will have some very nice affordable starter films.
Best wishes Mark.
[ September 21, 2018, 05:45 PM: Message edited by: Mark Todd ]
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posted September 22, 2018 06:57 AM
Hi Mark, i have a eumig for 8mm/S8 and i use that, i also use a JVC X30 for HDMI sources.. I didnt want to be limited to 8/s8 hence the 16MM ..i also have a Specto 9.5mm but i need to repair that as the gate fell apart... donnt want my 9.5 films to get wrecked , read the specto was kind to film hence buying it.
I think David Guest must be busy ATM as he has no replied to my PM as yet. thanks for your thoughts. Regards Rob update. the PMs went into my junk folder, David does not have anything suitable ATM lens wise.
quote:also, the thing about old cine stuff i have noticed is, on 8mm you cant really play feature films
Robert, where on earth did you get that idea? There are hundreds of full length features available on super 8mm. Just look at the 8mm print review section for just a sample of what is available.
-------------------- 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
This will give you roughly 4ft by 3ft at around 10ft-11ft throw. Roughly, ( haven't done the exact maths.) The throw for any noobs is the film-gate to the screen surface.
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posted September 28, 2018 11:12 AM
At £65 it is expensive, but this lens will certainly give a large picture as mentioned by Steven. This was the "biggest picture/short throw" lens that was made for the Bell & Howell. You would not regret a purchase.