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Ugo Grassi
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 506
From: Avellino (Italy)
Registered: Dec 2003

posted April 25, 2015 02:56 AM

oh my God...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELMO-GS1200-XENON-SUPER-8mm-STEREO-SOUND-PROJECTOR-rare-/271847455162?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4b5ef9ba

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Adrian Winchester
Film God

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From: Croydon, London, UK
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posted April 26, 2015 08:23 PM

Not cheap but it can't be easy to find these in such pristine condition with very little use. Does anyone recall what they cost when last available new?

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Alan Gouger
Master Film Handler

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From: Florida
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 27, 2015 01:11 AM

Wow that's $5700. US dollars. Looks like a sweet machine. Can you still get lamps for this machine?

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted April 27, 2015 02:04 AM

Adrian, I remember seeing an advertisement in Movie Maker around 1983 and from memory I think then they were around £1700 from the Widescreen Centre. I would imagine the last ones sold could have easily gone above £2k if it was beyond 1988 by the time the last ones sold back then?

I will post a photo in a while after going through the magazines of the actual ad from the Widescreen Centre I have seen and I will look to the latest one I can find also.

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Maurice Leakey
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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
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posted April 27, 2015 02:25 AM

Movie Maker issue October 1982 projector guide under C.Z. Scientific Instruments Ltd gives a price of £1,869 for a GS-1200XR with f1.0 lens.
This had the 250w Xenon-arc lamp, I assume that this is the same model as the one on eBay.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted April 27, 2015 02:58 AM

It is Maurice (Xenon Recording Model I presume) and thanks for posting, you beat me to it. Ha ha

In response to Alans question, lamps are still available from CHC and other places. I know someone like Kevin Clark or Maurizio or Ugo could tell you more in depth Alan if you are interested.I believe there are still many users of these magnificent machines.

[ April 27, 2015, 04:04 AM: Message edited by: Andrew Woodcock ]

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Ian O'Reilly
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From: London
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posted April 27, 2015 04:31 AM

I sold a mint GS1200 Xenon two months ago for £1250 [Smile]

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted April 27, 2015 05:23 AM

Wish you had offered it me Ian [Frown]

Looking for a mint MKIII standard one also, should you ever come across one [Smile]

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Lee Mannering
Film God

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From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted April 27, 2015 05:29 AM

Not so long ago my dear friends old Elmo Xenon I used to project with for him sold for around 3.5K I believe and that projector was very well used indeed also damaged on top. To see such a mint, and I mean mint lightly used machine off the top shelf is rare.

Thanks by the way for the mails folks over recent months.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted April 27, 2015 05:37 AM

Its a lovely example Lee by the looks of things, but sadly way out of my price range or else I would be there this afternoon for an audition. [Smile]

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Lee Mannering
Film God

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From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted April 27, 2015 06:33 AM

I know exactly where you are coming from Andrew. I'm really hoping this stays in our green and pleasant land you will have guessed, if I could choose a buyer for it I would rather than have the lass list it. You will have noticed I am pretty fond of this particular machine my friend and it shows in its condition most certainly. Spending on this professional type of equipment requires full viewing in person and the fact it was only used for amateur film projection rather than showing commercial 24 fps films is a REEL plus point.

You are after my mint spare MK3 as well then Andrew? You should pop over for a brew, cake and a viewing.