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Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on June 08, 2005, 10:11 AM:

For those of you (us) using, amongst others, the Fujica Super 8 splicer, Johan Kalee of "Parallaxe", Amsterdam, still has plenty in stock. I just received my delivery today, which took less than a week from start to finish. I sent concealed Euros by insured and registered mail - as I have done for many other purchases - no problems at all.

I am indebted to Rob K. for drawing my attention to this little gem of an emporium. My wife and I have arranged to visit Johan on our next visit, and he very kindly sent an official street map of Amsterdam in the package with the tapes, showing the route from our usual hotel to his place.

Thanks once again, Rob - and for your kind offer, of which we had no need to take advantage on this occasion.

Regards,

Dave.

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on June 08, 2005, 08:35 PM:

Hi David-

Yes, I'm a Fuji-Splicer man myself. [Smile]

Thats all I use. I've used mine since around 1980. I'm actually on my second one. I wore my first one out, then found a brand new one around 2001. I get my tape from The Reel Image over here in the U.S.A.

Happy Splicing!

Nick.

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on June 08, 2005, 08:57 PM:

Meanwhile I'm sitting on my Wurker splicer, almost out of tapes, and needing to edit a number of feature reels together. [Eek!]

So, who wants to sell a Fujica splicer to me? Not so much an actual splicer, but rather the idea of owning one? [Big Grin]

Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on June 09, 2005, 12:26 AM:

Hi Jan,

All I can say is that I have both the C.I.R. splicer and the Fujica one. I haven't actually decided on a preference yet, as I am giving each a work-out for a period of time before finally making up my mind.

I acquired both at the same time, and initially used them alternately, but felt it would be a fairer test to stick to one for a period of time and get familiar with it, before going on to the other. For no particular reason, I started with the Fujica, using the Fujica pre-punched reel of tape.

All I would say so far, and remember I haven't given the C.I.R. a fair trial yet, is that the pre-punched tape is a lot easier to fold around the edge of the film than the non pre-punched tape. I find I can get a really tight fold very easily due to the slots in the tape, whereas the plain tape is that much less flexible and you have to be careful to ensure a tight fold.

However, that said, I'm sure that with more practice on the C.I.R., there will be little to choose between them.

I have had no problem with the C.I.R. and its (or my) ability to punch the holes after the splicing.

I don't know if any other members have had similar experiences, but anyway, I hope this helps.

Best,

Dave.

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