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Ian John
Junior
Posts: 20
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 04, 2004 07:25 PM

I saw in a shop the other day a "CIR SUPER 8mm TAPE SPLICER", it was made of plastic with a metal film cutter on the righthand side (much like its big 16mm brother model) with the twin blade tape cutter and more or less a full reel of CIR tape fitted. The splicer is in near new condition, still in its plastic case complete with instructions.

My question is, what price would I expect to pay for one of these
in near new condition, and how much are they new.

All your opinions are welcome.

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Ronnie Coeuhant
Film Handler

Posts: 51
From: San Jose, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2004

posted October 05, 2004 03:33 AM

These are the metal types. This should give you an idea.

Cir 16mm? - $69

Cir 8mm Metal - $127

Cir 8mm Brand New Metal - $70

Here's a plastic one:

Cir 8mm Platic - $39

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Fabrizio Mosca
Master Film Handler

Posts: 346
From: Milano, Italy
Registered: Jan 2004

posted October 05, 2004 09:59 AM

You may also look for Ferrania and 3M splicers as they're made by CIR but marked with other brands.
Sometimes you may find them at low prices on ebay italy. (10-15 euro or less)

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Chip Gelmini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1733
From: Brooksville, FL
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 05, 2004 11:59 AM

There is a Ciro Splicer "M-3 Special" which blows away any of the smaller plastic/metal designs. This looks much like the one for 35mm and works in the same way. However, because super 8 has sprockets only on one edge (not both like 35); when you turn the film upsidedown you also have to flip it around for alignment. But anyways, of all splicers out there, the M3 Special is worth the price ($450.00 new) and makes a perfect splice everytime. You tape each side independtly. This is not a wrap around with fingers type procedure. I have one and will not use anything else.

Chip

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Ian John
Junior
Posts: 20
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 05, 2004 07:21 PM

Chip, Ronnie, Fabrizio,

Many thanks to you all for your educational replies. The splicer I saw is the same as the one on the bottom link of Ronnie's post, only difference is the one in the shop I saw is a blue plastic, so I guess the shop thats selling the splicer I saw, is not such a bargin after all (for a second hand item), but I've bought it now, so I use it for a few months and then go in for a metal one.

Many thanks everyone.

Ian. (UK)

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