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Brian Sarnowski
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From: Portage, IN, USA
Registered: Jan 2018
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posted January 03, 2018 02:20 PM
Hello all, this is my first post to the forum. I have a question about the Bolex M8. It’s possibly something simple but wanted to check here to be sure. I just started getting into 8mm film and my first machine was a Kodascope eight-90. I actually thought this machine was pretty nice for the price I got on eBay, but after about 6 months of use the forward mech stopped responding and the rewind would only engage. I decided to buy a Bolex M8, I read a few nice things about them, and after finding one for a decent price I pulled the trigger. MY QUESTION, the projector came with two lamps, the first one lasted 10 seconds, the second about 30-40. They were both CZX 500W. The seller from eBay said his father had a similar problem right off the bat and he said to make sure the lamp comes to room temperature before use. They were a bit cold due to shipping in this artic blast we are having (I’m in the Chicagoland area) but before I blew another $15/$30 I wanted to ask if this was a plausible reason. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a power issue. I’m using the cable that came with the machine.
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Brian Sarnowski
Junior
Posts: 14
From: Portage, IN, USA
Registered: Jan 2018
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posted January 04, 2018 06:52 PM
Graham,
I picked up a multimeter and used it to test the socket. It’s reading a steady 119, so no issues there. I do have the M8 not the M8R so it’s definitely only one voltage. It’s the second model they made, so it’s a two tone black and gray with red knobs. The earlier models were all dark green. So the M8R must be the model after this one, or perhaps along side it. The original manual that came with the projector has different instructions for the M8 and M8R respectively. I love how quiet this machine is so I hope it turns out to be a simple solution. I’m still waiting on the new lamp to try it, should be here tomorrow, but thanks again for the voltage tip. Once I get it in I’ll be sure to let you know the outcome.
Maurice,
Thank you so much for the link. I was looking for a modern replacment, but for whatever reason all of my internet searches struck out. I’ll be sure to order one tonight. To answer your question yes the fan is working, quite well too, there’s almost a substantial breeze when the lamp bay is open. Both of the lamps that came with the machine were from the projectors original owner, so I can’t speak to how they were stored. One was in the projector and the other looked to be new old stock. As with Graham I’ll be sure to let you know what the outcome is once the lamp arrives tomorrow.
Thanks Again Gents,
Brian
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