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Posted by Robert Oakley (Member # 141) on 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.

Posted by Joerg Polzfusz (Member # 602) on December 15, 2009, 02:05 PM:

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

Posted by Robert Oakley (Member # 141) on December 15, 2009, 02:59 PM:

Thank you this is an awesome website!

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 15, 2009, 05:53 PM:

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

Posted by John Pechulis (Member # 620) on 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

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on January 03, 2010, 12:55 PM:

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

Best Mark.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on 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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