8mm Forum: Wanted: Elmo 912-S Film Editor

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Posted by Bijan Far (Member # 4968) on July 24, 2015, 05:59 AM:

Good Day to you all, I am after Elmo 912/S Film Editor in a good condition. If any member here got one for sale please do let me know. Thank you

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on July 25, 2015, 06:53 PM:

There are far better available than this model.

Have you considered Erno or Goko?

I can send you a link to the very best Erno stereo model that replicates the Goko RM 8008 that is for sale if you're interested?

Both of the above mentioned models would seriously advance your recording options over and above the 912.

Posted by Bijan Far (Member # 4968) on July 26, 2015, 01:22 AM:

I did some reading about Erno and Goko you suggested, they are really good, but overkill for what I needed for. I only need to review and repair films, I will not be doing any sound recording. However if you are aware of a brand or model that can handle bigger capacity reels I will be much obliged

Posted by Alessandro Pavoni (Member # 1739) on July 26, 2015, 04:16 AM:

http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=002628

Hi Bijan, I have on this Forum an Erno 904 Stereo if you are interested.
let me know, thanks for looking.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on July 26, 2015, 04:42 AM:

fair enough Bijan. I shall keep my eyes peeled for an Elmo mono machine for you then.

I don't think there is any Super 8mm editor that was designed to handle bigger reels than 800ft but some like the Erno and Goko Stereo models will accept a 1200ft spool but they do struggle to transport the film onto the take up spool beyond around 1000ft.

It can of course be used manually to check prints on 1200ft reels though with no detriment just as they can be manually rewound and cleaned while doing so.

I think the 912S will also take a 1200ft spool if memory serves me correctly. Probably not designed to transport more than 800ft though using the motor.

[ July 26, 2015, 09:14 AM: Message edited by: Andrew Woodcock ]

Posted by Bijan Far (Member # 4968) on July 26, 2015, 02:05 PM:

Thanks Andrew. I really enjoy being part of this forum everyone is willing and so helpful. Health and happiness to you all

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on July 27, 2015, 09:33 PM:

http://super8data.com/database/viewers_list/viewers_elmo/elmo_912s.htm

It says the max capacity is 240m (800').

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on July 28, 2015, 04:02 AM:

Yes as said earlier Winbert, they're all designed to run 800ft of film maximum using the machines in built motor.

However, it is possible on many models to fit 1200ft or even 1600ft supaspools onto these machines and so long as they are only used with larger spools manually, without the motor running, for both checking through prints then rewinding/ cleaning them, then no harm is done and therefore used in the above manner, these better editors can accept up to 1600ft of film.

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