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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 27, 2005 12:30 PM

Hi Doug,
Thought you might be interested in adding this one to your collection! Not often that you see Heurtier's on this side of the pond.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4791&item=3868888971&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

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Douglas Meltzer
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From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 27, 2005 02:22 PM

Paul,

What a beauty! I checked out the link to the other photos and this is one cool looking machine. Very interesting threading path....almost looks like the playback head is too far away from the gate for proper sync. Unfortunately at this time it appears I've run out of both space and money! [Frown]

Thanks!

Doug

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
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posted January 27, 2005 02:57 PM

Hi Doug,
Yes I think you are correct about the position of the sound head being too far away for normal sync, looks almost like an add-on unit. Sure is an impressive looking piece though, and would be a great display item and conversation piece.
Doug, you never reported back to the forum on the Eumig 940 that you recently got off eBay. Your lack of comment leads me to believe that you were perhaps disappointed with the machine. If so, I am sorry for steering you in that direction.

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Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar
Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj

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Douglas Meltzer
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From: New York, NY, USA
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posted January 27, 2005 10:58 PM

Paul,

Alan Rik had also posted asking when he could expect my review. I would like to wait till I've had a chance to do some re-recording before I critique the Eumig. I apologize, but work has been so busy that I haven't screened anything this month.
Paul, I am not disappointed at all! It's a lovely machine, very similar to the Bauer in certain aspects, and I'm thrilled that you led me to it. It's very frustrating that I can't take the time yet to properly test it. I've run a couple of short films through it and the audio playback is top notch. While I'm not going to wish for a work slowdown yet, I do hope I get a full day or two soon to put the 940 to the test.

Doug

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
Film God

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From: France
Registered: Oct 2004

posted January 28, 2005 02:05 AM

Gents,
I confirm re: place of sound heads. They are further away than on other projectors. At the time of production, you had to send back your films to Heurtier in order to have them resynched. Have a look here for a schematic.

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 28, 2005 10:04 AM

The Heurtier sold for $71.00!!!!. Who says you can't get great deals on eBay!

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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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