8mm Forum: Bell & Howell Filmosonic 1776

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Posted by Nick Vermeirsch (Member # 4136) on June 03, 2017, 07:11 AM:

Hello there!

I have received this super 8 projector from somebody who didn't use it since years. It's a Bell & Howell Filmosonic 1776 with sound.

Does somebody know something more about this projector (reliability, image stability,...)?

Thanks, guys!!

Nick

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on June 03, 2017, 08:20 AM:

Nick, I'd be careful with that one. It looks a lot like a B&H Filmosonic film scratcher I bought brand new in 1975. I'm not sure if it's the same model, but it sure looks like it.

Posted by Nick Vermeirsch (Member # 4136) on June 04, 2017, 03:37 PM:

Thanks for the information, Joe!
It's good that I know to be aware with this machine. I have now screened some films with it, but have not remarked something yet. Have you an idea which part in the projector would cause the damage?

Posted by Bill Phelps (Member # 1431) on June 04, 2017, 03:50 PM:

I have one of these machines also and I have heard the same thing that they can scratch. The one I have does not but I don't really use it much. I have heard that it could be from the sound head area. I like the fact that the lens swings open but I don't like the closed sprocket area...this can be a debris catcher and scratch as well. This is why I keep some red films around....run them twice through these machines to see if any damage is occurring.

Actually it has a nice steady picture with good sound too.

Posted by Nick Vermeirsch (Member # 4136) on June 05, 2017, 09:58 AM:

Super! Thanks for the information, Bill!

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on June 05, 2017, 10:06 AM:

You always receive nice things, Nick [Smile]

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