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Robert Oakley
Film Handler

Posts: 46
From: Binghamton, NY
Registered: Dec 2003

posted December 15, 2009 01:11 PM

I'm looking for a 2 blade shutter for my Elmo GP Hi-Deluxe projector. I know they exist because I tracked it down to a super 8 forum in French, a guy was discussing using his Elmo GP for 24fps transfers with a 2 blade shutter. He had a picture of a 2 and 3 blade shutter side by side. Does anyone know where I can get a hold of one of these 2 blade shutters? Thanks in advance guys.

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Joerg Polzfusz
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Berlin, Germany, Europe, Earth, Solar System
Registered: Apr 2006

posted December 15, 2009 02:05 PM

http://www.ffr-film.de/index.php?page=elmo&language=eng

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Robert Oakley
Film Handler

Posts: 46
From: Binghamton, NY
Registered: Dec 2003

posted December 15, 2009 02:59 PM

Thank you this is an awesome website!

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 15, 2009 05:53 PM

Aren't 24 FPS transfers done with a five bladed shutter?

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John Pechulis
Film Handler

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From: Ashley, Pa. USA
Registered: Jun 2006

posted December 17, 2009 08:32 AM

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Aren't 24 FPS transfers done with a five bladed shutter?

Usually, since 24 x 5 = 120 which is a multiple of 30 fps/60 fields per second (NTSC).

John

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Mark Todd
Film God

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From: UK
Registered: Aug 2003

posted January 03, 2010 12:55 PM

Steve Osbourne ( The Reel Image ) in the USA sells them reasonably, good too.

Best Mark.

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 04, 2010 01:21 PM

Mark, I purchased a 2-blade shutter for my GS1200 from Steve Osbourne a few years ago. When I received it I was shocked at how utterly crude it was, it looked like it had been hacked out with metal shears! It was certainly no precision piece and it's a good job it cannot be seen when installed. It worked OK though, so I guess that's what counts. But If I ever have to do it again I will either buy one from Wittners or make it myself.

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