8mm Forum: TRV S8 value

»	8mm Forum » 8mm Forum » TRV S8 value

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: TRV S8 value

Arno Featherstone
Junior
Posts: 18
From: Seaside, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 2019

posted June 18, 2019 08:18 PM

I need help valuing my projectors. I'm currently "borrowing" a TRV S8 and R8, they've just been tuned up, parts replaced, in top condition. How would I put a price tag on them if i were to purchase? Thanks for any help on this.

--------------------
Arno

| IP: Logged

Nantawat Kittiwarakul
Master Film Handler

Posts: 280
From: Rajburana, Bangkok, Thailand
Registered: Aug 2017

posted June 18, 2019 09:55 PM

It is probably an excellent choice in terms of speed,portability&convenience no doubt on that.
But image quality-wise it is still questionable,to say at least. Considering the image sensor (of a few decades ago's technology) used in these units. If it was not upgraded to something more "contemporary",I would consider other alternatives then.

--------------------
Just a lone collector from a faraway land...

| IP: Logged

Arno Featherstone
Junior
Posts: 18
From: Seaside, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 2019

posted June 20, 2019 08:55 PM

Thanks...i would like an actual price figure to work from as there are probably better telecine options but i have a small budget to consider.

--------------------
Arno

| IP: Logged

Jim Schrader
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1628
From: Savage, MN, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 20, 2019 10:00 PM

To give you an idea my trv-g 16mm that ran but offed no picture sold for 400.00 I would like to know what was replaced in these units?

--------------------
jim schrader
"Let's see “do I have that title already?"

| IP: Logged

Arno Featherstone
Junior
Posts: 18
From: Seaside, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 2019

posted June 21, 2019 12:19 AM

S8 - Rebuild motor, new motor brushes, replace motor transistor, replace drive belt, clean and lube
R8 - Replace film claw, Replace drive belt, Replace spindle lock, Replace upper feed roller, Replace diffuser, Replace middle tension lever, rebuild motor.
They're in fine working order.

--------------------
Arno

| IP: Logged

frank arnstein
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 534
From: Gold Coast. Australia
Registered: Jan 2005

posted June 21, 2019 12:25 AM

"How would I put a price tag on them if i were to purchase?"

Arno as the buyer it's not your job to put a price on them. The seller will soon give you the number if you ask him for it, not us. Then decide if you can afford it or not. It's simple.

Dogtor Frankarnstein [Wink]

| IP: Logged

Arno Featherstone
Junior
Posts: 18
From: Seaside, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 2019

posted June 21, 2019 12:40 AM

Thanks, the point is i want to go in armed with facts about their true worth and not be taken advantage of with overly inflated price. I can't bargain if i don't know what i'm bargaining with

--------------------
Arno

| IP: Logged

Nantawat Kittiwarakul
Master Film Handler

Posts: 280
From: Rajburana, Bangkok, Thailand
Registered: Aug 2017

posted June 21, 2019 10:07 PM

That's EXACTLY the point.
IMO the Elmo TRV's price had been always over-inflated,up even until now. [Roll Eyes]

The latest TRV-S8 was sold on Ebay for 650$.
Considering that roughly the same amount of money you can buy TWO Wolverine film scanners,well you get the idea.

And if you don't mind wasting a bit more space on your desk,try going DIY route. It may get cheaper,or better,or both. [Cool]

I spent about 700$ for this mess (550$ for camcorder alone),but I get real-time Full HD scan from this. Moreover,that camcorder will be available for use on my holiday too. [Wink]

--------------------
Just a lone collector from a faraway land...

| IP: Logged

All times are Central

Printer-friendly view of this topic

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2