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Luis Gonzalez
Junior
Posts: 21
From: Chicago,Illinois
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 07, 2009 03:03 PM

I'm new to 8mm and was wondering what would be a good decent first projector. I currently have a cheap Keystone Dual K539 and a K560,8mm projectors I picked up at a flea market for $3.00 Each. The K539 works but needs a DFE Bulb the K560 doesn't work (needs belts) but the DJA bulb works. I've already ordered a DFE Bulb from another member(Thanks Gary)but I think I'm already for the next step ie. a decent first projector. Nothing too expensive since I'm sure to move up to something better. I was thinking something in the $50-$75 Range off of E-bay. Any advice on Models,things to look for and to avoid is appreciated. Thanks

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Simon Wyss
Film Handler

Posts: 78
From: Äsch, Switzerland
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 08, 2009 01:58 AM

Luis, it depends a little on what you demand from the machine. The best projector for Regular-8 film in my eyes is the Paillard-Bolex M 8. Brilliantly designed mechanics, oil-felt lubrication. One drawback is that it does not run in reverse.

If you feel you'd want something more modern I'd suggest a Eumig Mark S. These have good magnetic sound and can be tuned. Problem there: motor bearings.

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Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1592
From: United States
Registered: Jun 2003

posted May 08, 2009 05:05 PM

Luis and Simon, don't know if anyone has already, but welcome to the Forum! [Smile]

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
Film God

Posts: 2392
From: France
Registered: Oct 2004

posted May 09, 2009 02:11 AM

Luis and Simon: Welcome.

Luis, the Eumig would be my choice. You can find one in your price range and I'd choose the Mark S 810 D.
Excellent manual format change from regular to super 8, rock steady picture and good sound output.

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Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted May 09, 2009 09:23 AM

I agree with Jean, and welcome to the format!

A lot depends on how much you cherish your films. My first super 8 projector was a "Soundstar" and it scratched every film I had, from day one!

My second wasn't much better, it was a Kodak Ektasound, and while it played both 8mm and Super 8, it at least was a step up.

Then, I moved onto my first Eumig. I can't remember exactly what model it was, but it does sound like the 810, and it was quite good.

When I got into Derann and other good prints, I bought my first EUMIG 926 stereo, and boy! was I impressed!

Good luck in your search!

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"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "

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Simon Wyss
Film Handler

Posts: 78
From: Äsch, Switzerland
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 09, 2009 10:46 AM

Yeah, hello everybody !

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