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Matthew Newman
Junior
Posts: 9
From: Berlin/London
Registered: Mar 2007

posted April 26, 2007 08:15 AM

I just entered the world of 8mm home projection with an Elmo ST1200HD, and am looking to buy a couple of original Elmo take up reels (as in this pic:

Does anyone have any on offer?

Thanks,
Mat

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted April 26, 2007 08:48 AM

Hi Matthew,

Welcome to the Forum. Sorry I can't help with your request, but I just wanted to say hi!

You'll find many people eager to help here, and I'm sure you'll get what you want fairly soon.

Meanwhile, good to have you on board. Enjoy!

Best,

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Dave.

Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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Craig Hamilton
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 501
From: Luton
Registered: Sep 2004

posted April 26, 2007 09:50 AM

Hi Matthew

Welcome to one of the most addictive hobby's in the world. Regarding your request for Elmo white reels, contact Tony at Buckingham films, he has quite a few in stock.

Buckingham Films

I also noticed that you live in London, will you be attending the BFCC at Ealing town hall on Saturday 19th May. Details Below. Mr Pannell did not mention the BFCC in his reply because as yet he has NOT attended [Big Grin]

BFCC

Craig

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted April 26, 2007 10:36 AM

Matt. Just in case you do not know the reels in the picture are 800ft. Worth mentioning.
Best wishes.

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Chip Gelmini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1733
From: Brooksville, FL
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 26, 2007 01:19 PM

Hello.

If you are trying to be retro/authentic, that's great. But if this doesn't really matter, you can also try GEPE 800 foot spools. They are virtually the same thing overall, just charcoal gray in color is the only difference. The GEPE as new also includes a snap tight plastic case similar to Bonum reels that you never got with the Elmo reels.

Chip

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted April 26, 2007 03:41 PM

Don't worry, Craig. I have every intention of attending the October shindig! [Big Grin]

I'll even wear a name badge, so you'll know I'm really there, and not merely a figment of your imagination!!! OWZATT??

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Dave.

Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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Matthew Newman
Junior
Posts: 9
From: Berlin/London
Registered: Mar 2007

posted April 27, 2007 05:48 AM

Craig, thanks for the link to Buckingham films. He's got so many films for sale. Where to begin?

And yes, I am unashamedly going for the full retro monty. I'm a design freak, and those closed elmo take up reels look fantastic on the machine.

Note: I also posted on the main forum regarding the elmo performance...

Mat

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Andrew Wilson
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 784
From: dundonald,belfast,co.antrim,northern ireland.
Registered: Jan 2006

posted April 27, 2007 10:43 AM

Hello Matt.Welcome tothe forum.Did you try PAUL FOSTER FILMS;with re-guard to your 1200ft spool question.He's doing two reels for £20.00 sterling;plastic and metal types.He has just updated his web site today.It's on the forum too.Andy.

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