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Posted by Tom Chapman (Member # 2389) on January 04, 2011, 04:53 PM:

I think I have found the right place. I have 2 large boxes of 8mm film that my grandfather took. He worked and retired from Eastman Kodak back in the 70's so yu can imagine how much film I have. My wife went and found an old brownie so I could view the films and now after doing that I want to save these and transfer to my computer.

I realize I need a projector with a variable speed (rheostat) and have been looking on ebay however the descriptions and pictures don't give me enough information and I have seen a lot of junk out there. I am by no means experienced in doing this but, i believe with the right equipment I think I can do a good job for the family.

Can any of you suggest a few models to watch for that will suit my needs? It will help me to narrow down what I am looking for. I will also check the sale section here. Thank you in advance for any advice.

Tom Chapman

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on January 04, 2011, 05:13 PM:

Hi Tom and welcome! You viewed the films on a KODAK BROWNIE, so I assume they are regular 8mm and silent, not super 8, right? That will narrow down the type of projector you'll need. Although I personally haven't had the pleasure of owning one; many members recommend the EUMIG dual gauge 8mm projectors for transfer work. Good luck! [Smile]

Posted by Tom Chapman (Member # 2389) on January 04, 2011, 05:20 PM:

Yes Joe they are standard 8mm silent. I should have mentioned that. I actually recorded a little bit with the Brownie just to see the flicker difference in the digital recording and it would be intolerable to watch it. The bulb went out on it a little later so instead of buying a bulb for the Brownie, I am now looking to purchase a projector to get a good transfer. I also have reels that are too big to put on that projector so I have not viewed them yet.

Posted by Tom Chapman (Member # 2389) on January 05, 2011, 09:01 PM:

I may have found what I need to do the job.

http://shop.ebay.com/retro-video-sales/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on January 05, 2011, 09:09 PM:

I suggest finding a Keystone K 109 projector. Of all the Std 8 machines I've ever had,none compares to it.

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on January 05, 2011, 11:13 PM:

I have the K-109. I've had it since the early 70s and I just love it. It has a daylight viewer on the front and a variable speed adjustment. I don't think it uses a belt, but rather a chain because I don't see any way to take it apart to replace a belt. It also uses a sprocket drive and not the crummy (push)system that most dual-8 projectors like the GAFs used (which always ate my precious goodies). O'h how I hated my GAF dual unit. I was so happy when I sold it several years back.

Posted by Bryan Chernick (Member # 1998) on January 05, 2011, 11:36 PM:

I have a K-109 but have not tried to telecine anything with it. Does it run steady enough? Is it hard to get it adjusted to the correct speed?

Posted by Tom Chapman (Member # 2389) on January 06, 2011, 07:17 PM:

I would be interested to know how a transfer came out using a Keystone K 109 before I find one and pull the trigger.

I also need to find out how to properly care and store this film after the transfer just in case something happens and I need to record again.

Posted by Tom Chapman (Member # 2389) on January 09, 2011, 03:25 PM:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Keystone-Model-K109-8MM-Movie-Projector-Vintage-/300511040701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f7da94bd

Would this be satisfactory for silent 8mm transfer?

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