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Frank Lea
Junior
Posts: 5
From: Dallas, TX, USA
Registered: Feb 2019

posted February 26, 2019 12:20 PM

I have been back and forth about purchasing a projector for awhile. I have about 2500' of super 8 (family movies) that need to be transferred. The reviews of the Wolverine scared me off, and every other Telecine 'ready' device is just too expensive for me. A lot of threads suggested the Sankyo 2000H for DIY transfers, so I went with that model. It cost me $212 which included the shipping. Seller refurbished, new belt, extra lamp, still in original box with all OEM parts... according to the ad.

Here is the listing. eBay ad

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Leon Norris
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 958
From: Elkins Park, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 2012

posted February 26, 2019 12:24 PM

Frank , Good Luck with new machine! Enjoy! Leon.

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Will Trenfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 506
From: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Registered: Mar 2016

posted February 26, 2019 04:24 PM

Welcome. The Sankyo 2000H is a very good choice. I have two. This is a link to an excellent video should you need to change the belt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog95Djbtpc&list=UUzhVuBJou11ziWdERi0ZGuQ&index=15

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Kev Morrison
Film Handler

Posts: 76
From: Land of the Mouse, USA
Registered: Feb 2018

posted February 26, 2019 06:24 PM

Frank,

Congrats on your purchase! You've bought a very decent projector - I have the same model.

Good choice!

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Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

Posts: 3468
From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted February 26, 2019 06:29 PM

Changing the belt on the Sankyo 2000H is a little more complicated than on the Sankyo 1000. This video would be more helpful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vymqDfzxp-w

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Janice

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Frank Lea
Junior
Posts: 5
From: Dallas, TX, USA
Registered: Feb 2019

posted February 26, 2019 06:55 PM

Thank you all for a warm welcome to the forum!

Janice - I admit it was your multiple recommendations of the Sankyo 2000H to members in posts past which finally tipped the scales. In fact, I even ordered the 'Film Transfer System : Not Just Another Movie Transfer System' mirror and ground glass kit. The eBay seller claims to have 'upgraded' the mirror to one of a higher quality, but rest assured the original mirror is included.

While my mind is set on building a more elaborate frame-by-frame transfer machine, I want to cut my teeth on something tried and true.

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Shane C. Collins
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 107
From: Williamsport, PA, USA
Registered: Oct 2016

posted February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

The Sankyo 2000H is a great projector! One of the nicest features is it's easy on your film. This machine is sprocket-less, and uses a rubber roller to guide your film into the gate. The size of this projector is also perfect for transporting it to show your movies. It's not my main machine but one I use quite a bit.

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Projectors: Bolex 18-5L Super, Bolex 18-5 regular 8mm, Elmo FP8-C

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