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Topic: Operating an Elmo TS-1200D

Patrick Briar
Junior
Posts: 6
From: Lady Lake Florida
Registered: Jun 2009

posted July 16, 2009 06:00 AM

This model is supposed to run both super 8 & 8mm film. I can't figure out how it runs 8mm through it. What am I missing? There doesn't seem to be a switch or anything to go from super 8 to single/standard.

Thanks,

Patrick

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Hans van der Sloot
Master Film Handler

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From: the Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2005

posted July 16, 2009 06:12 AM

All Elmo 1200's can only run super-8/single-8.

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 16, 2009 06:21 AM

Patrick,

I think you are a a little confused with the format terminologies.

Super 8 and Single 8 are both the same format. One made by Kodak the other by Fuji.

Prior to Super/Single 8 there was an earlier format, Standard 8 or also referred to as regular 8. This is still 8mm wide but with larger sprocket holes and a smaller picture area. This earlier format can not be run through any of the Elmo ST1200 series machines. You would need either a very early standard 8 machine or a dual guage super/standard 8 machine.

Hope that helps,

Kev.

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Patrick Briar
Junior
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From: Lady Lake Florida
Registered: Jun 2009

posted July 16, 2009 06:27 AM

Thanks for the help Kevin.

Patrick

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frank arnstein
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 534
From: Gold Coast. Australia
Registered: Jan 2005

posted July 27, 2009 05:34 PM

Hi Patrick
I also was confused about the Elmo 1200D & you would think the D meant Dual 8mm, but sadly not.
It only can do Super 8.
Does anyone know what the D signifies?
dogtor pufferfish
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