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Topic: Eumig S932
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Paul Adsett
Film God
Posts: 5003
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted September 15, 2004 02:11 PM
Hi Rob, I have the Eumig S938 Stereo and it is my favourite projector even though I own a couple of Elmo GS1200'S. The stereo sound quality from this machine is simply superb, much better than the GS1200, and the film steadiness is flawless, and the machine is also very quiet. The same can be said of the S926 stereo projector, but the thing that ruins the 926 for me is that terrible co-axial reel arrangement and absence of the feed sprocket. It really is awful, very hard on the film, and as noisy as hell. Rewind is even worse, dont even try!!. I definately do NOT recommend any of the 900 Eumigs with the co-ax reels. I do not know if the 932 is coax reels or not, but if it is coax reels stay away from it. Look at the front of the projector, if there is a fold-up reel arm then the machine has the normal two sprocket feed system and will be no threat to your films. If you can find a good 938, you will be delighted with it, particularly if you put in a really high quality f1.0 lens.
-------------------- 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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Paul Adsett
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From: USA
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posted September 16, 2004 01:12 PM
Here's my comparison between Eumig S938 and Elmo GS1200, in a nutshell, and based on actual testing:
Eumig S938 ELMO GS1200
Spool Capacity 800ft 1200ft
Lamp 12v 150watt 24v 200watt
Stereo sound yes yes
pulse-synch no yes
Sound quality best
Ease of recording best
Film Steadiness best
Picture Brightness best
Splice Handling best
Operating noise quietest
Sound head wear longest life
Weight 18lbs 36lbs
Reliability best
As you can see, Eumig did a remarkable job on the 938/940, producing a projector which surpasses the GS1200 in terms of stereo sound quality, ease of recording, quietness of operation, film steadiness, and splice handling. The GS1200 surpasses the Eumig in terms of picture brightness, spool capacity, and having pulse-sync capability. Ivan Watson called the Eumig designer's "The Wizard's of Vienna" , such was their design flare and expertise in projector design. Even 25 years later, you cannot look at a Eumig projector without unbound admiration for this once great company and its fantastic engineering team. Eumig admirer's can worship at the altar of the Eumig Museum web site.
-------------------- 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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