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Topic: Canon PS-1000
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Bill Brandenstein
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1632
From: California
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted October 29, 2011 06:07 PM
Grant, I would encourage you to search for other discussions here about the PS-1000 and read up on it. I bought a new-old-stock one 10 years ago, put less than 100 hours on it, and can't use it for much of anything anymore.
Advantages: really cool design; compact; film can be rewound or fast forwarded while loaded; sprocketless design handles torn film really well; bright and sharp picture for the size & lamp
Disadvantages: lamp is rare and more expensive than some; bad splices can jam, and freeing it can be a nightmare; wet capacitor had to be replaced to get rid of blaring hum; 400' maximum; belts stretch over time and replacement is nightmarishly complex; nobody here has found anyone willing to service them anymore
Maintenance problems: frame adjust can no longer be set to proper range (too low, can't go high enough), a problem that worsens with use; runs fast
So how's that for a rundown? So, in my opinion, no more than $50. For $100, you can have a better-lasting, brighter projector off of eBay. I say this with affection, because finding that PS-1000 in 2001 is what got me back into home movies.
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