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Larry Arpin
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Sunland, CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2006

posted July 24, 2019 02:55 PM

Not mine. I have a print of this and it is magnificent.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-8mm-Film-Elcid-8-X600ft-Charlton-Heston/401822537590?hash=item5d8e7d5776:g:vIEAAOSwccFdNCzn

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Adrian Winchester
Film God

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From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004

posted July 24, 2019 03:03 PM

Looks great in the screenshots, and considering the length of the film, it would be a bargain for £299.99 if only one person bid (no bids so far).

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David Hardy
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Johnshaven Village , Montrose, Scotland
Registered: Jan 2015

posted August 04, 2019 02:04 PM

I see it sold for £561.17. To be really honest here for as good as the print is the Blu-Ray blows it into the weeds in terms of picture quality and sound for a fraction of the cost. [Big Grin]

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Burton Sundquist
Master Film Handler

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From: Burnaby, B.C. Canada
Registered: Feb 2017

posted August 05, 2019 12:37 AM

David, Point taken. The Lone Wolf Super 8mm release of of EL CID is, simply put, a remarkable achievement on small gauge fomat. For that, we as Cine fans and collectors should realize that owning the film itself may take priority over a disc version, no matter the cost.

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Adrian Winchester
Film God

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From: Croydon, London, UK
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posted August 05, 2019 04:25 AM

Good point, Burton. If I was offered a choice of the Blu-ray or Super 8 versions, I'd go for the Super 8, even if I had to guarantee that I would never sell it! Seeing the quality achieved would still be a genuine thrill, along with the sense that you're experiencing the film via the medium it was initially shown by.

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted August 05, 2019 11:20 AM

It's just that feeling of actually watching an actual film print. Perhaps more grain, perhaps this or that little imperfection ...

I do think it's a lot like the argument between CD's and Vinyl.

Though CD (and digital download) quality has upgraded a LOT since the beginning of CD's those 30 years ago (?!), but there are still those that really LOVE that Vinyl sound ... and you
'll never convince them otherwise ...

... and that is as it should be! [Smile]

Just to add a little note ...

I always find it funny that a top of the line super 8 low fade print will actually tend to sell for a good deal more than a 16MM print. Though they are other different film titles (with wear issues and such) I saw some other low fade features being advertised in his sales, and these were well under 100.00 dollars for the titles on 16MM.

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Brian Fretwell
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: London, UK
Registered: Jun 2014

posted August 05, 2019 03:50 PM

Just to note that the original selling price was £425 plus £3 postage, from Lone Wolf.

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 05, 2019 07:50 PM

There's just something so special about having a favorite film in the form of an actual film print on reels, even though BD is technically superior.
But of course I am preaching to the choir! [Smile]

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Burton Sundquist
Master Film Handler

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From: Burnaby, B.C. Canada
Registered: Feb 2017

posted August 06, 2019 01:01 AM

Paul, Exactly. This is after all the 8mm Forum. I have no issue with digital VS. Film comparisons, but rather think that berating the purchase of a high cost print
on the basis the Digital version costs less, and may look superior is not the point. The point is that the hobbiest knows what he or she wants. If it is a rare feature like EL CID, then Go for it.
They should be praised for their contribution to keeping Film Collecting alive.

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Oliver F. R. Feld
Master Film Handler

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From: Berlin, Germany
Registered: Jan 2010

posted August 07, 2019 01:43 AM

There is another EL CID feature for weeks at eBay.de.
€ 299 is the minimum bid. Buy-it-now € 420.

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Komplettfassung-S8-El-Cid-1961-ca-1171m-CS-Ton-Stereo-Derann/223604055206?hash=item340fd71ca6:g:agkAAOSwbgtchNBK

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