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Amit Podjarny
Junior
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From: Israel
Registered: Mar 2010

posted April 11, 2010 06:32 PM

Hello,

Can a 8MM/Super8 projector project 16MM films?
Thank You.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 11, 2010 07:09 PM

Generally: No.

There were one or two models designed for multiple gauges (16mm,9.5mm,and 8mm), but they are now very old and rare.

Usually the more distinct functions any machine is designed to accomplish, the worse it becomes at all of them (-Possible exception: Swiss Army Knife!)

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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Amit Podjarny
Junior
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From: Israel
Registered: Mar 2010

posted April 12, 2010 06:18 AM

Most 16MM films are colourless whilst 8MM films are colourfull, am i correct?

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Thomas Dafnides
Expert Film Handler

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From: St. Louis, Missouri USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted April 12, 2010 06:29 AM

Both 16mm and 8mm can show color and color-less film (black and white). !6mm is just a larger frame size than 8mm and can be projected to larger, brighter screen image.

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Amit Podjarny
Junior
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From: Israel
Registered: Mar 2010

posted April 12, 2010 06:34 AM

I am more interested in older films like the Cabinet of Mr Caligari and the likes. Should i go for 8MM or 16MM projector?

P.S what about sound? Does it exist in most 16MMs?
Thanks.

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Thomas Dafnides
Expert Film Handler

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From: St. Louis, Missouri USA
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posted April 12, 2010 09:56 PM

For home projection, I prefer 8mm ( I own both) because the projectors are much quieter since they are much smaller. 8mm film copies are usually 1/3 the cost of 16mm as well. I would check your sources for 16mm and 8mm and compare the cost.

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Brad Kimball
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Highland Mills, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 12, 2010 10:59 PM

I agree with Thomas. I have 16mm and I like the bigger picture which tends to be sharper, but the expense can kill your bank account. I mostly buy just short subjects in 16 and features I stick with 8mm unless I get a feature in 16 for a great price.

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Amit Podjarny
Junior
Posts: 16
From: Israel
Registered: Mar 2010

posted April 13, 2010 06:17 AM

Ok, Thanks.
What about the sound? Does it exist in 16MMs?
Any better place than e-bay for buying the projector?

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Brad Kimball
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Highland Mills, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 13, 2010 10:40 PM

The majority of what you'll find in 16mm is sound. No issue there.

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