posted September 16, 2015 10:09 AM
I have a really nice Elmo 1.1 lens for the ST-1200HD. It works with other Elmo models too. It's the black one and comes with the original lens cap. I don't have the box so selling it for $150.00 + $8.00 to ship to USA only. Sold all my films so I have no need for it any more. Will also be listing my ELMO ST-1200HD 2-track projector in the next day or two. NOW FREE SHIPPING
Thank you!
[ September 19, 2015, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: Roger Shunk ]
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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posted September 16, 2015 01:28 PM
Congrats on your bulk sale Roger. I'd like to know what the 1.1 lens would do for my ST1200HD? I find i can never get my lens to focus as good as i want. Would an upgrade be better for this? Currently I have a 1.3 lens(stock i guess). I really have never upgraded a lens, being somewhat newer to Super 8. Any info is appreciated. Cheers, Matt
[ September 24, 2015, 08:33 AM: Message edited by: Mathew James ]
Thank you for your reply and yes the reason I purchased this lens in the first place was that it gives a much sharper picture than the standard plastic stock elmo lens and it's a tad brighter. Also you can zoom it in & out to get a much larger image which is really a plus if you want a bigger picture which you can then adjust to your size screen. I'm sure other forum members can shine some light on the subject as well.
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posted September 17, 2015 08:00 AM
Thanx for that info Roger. Yes, I would love a new lens then.....but it will have to be 'one day'.... With the current dollar and exchange rate here, I will have to wait a bit I suppose. I bought a couple films the other day that cost 24$US. With shipping, the total was just over 50$canadian. Can you imagine!! It takes alot of stamina for us Canadians to stay in this hobby Good luck with the sale regardless! Matt
posted September 17, 2015 02:52 PM
Greeting Mathew, Hope this post finds you both healthy & happy! Yeah that's a bummer about the exchange rate that you have to deal with does make the hobby more costly! On a more positive note don't you get free health care there?
I will probably just end up listing the lens with the projector and offer a package deal then.
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posted September 17, 2015 05:06 PM
A 1:1 lens will give a much bigger and brighter image all round, if there is ever an issue where the screen is out of focus on one side or another this is more than often a fault elsewhere. i upgraded some years ago to a 1:1 from a standard 1:3 and the difference was huge.
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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posted September 17, 2015 07:37 PM
Out of curiosity, How does this elmo 1.1 compare to Kevin Clark's silver lens on the other thread? http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=002715 Is one better than the other. Is there something i should look out for in purchasing this type of lens? Thanx, Matt
posted September 17, 2015 08:50 PM
Sorry to hear you are giving up cine Roger, but I fully understand your delight with digital projection. I just hope that you will continue to grace us with your presence on this forum from time to time. After all, none of us know how to make scratches disappear!
-------------------- The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection, Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
posted September 17, 2015 10:53 PM
Hello Paul, Thank you for your kind words but I'm not getting out of cine I'm just switching over to the 16mm format! I woke up one day and realized I have no time or expense & space for both so I opted to go with 16mm only and that is why I sold all my Super8mm films. I love film too much and will always be a big fan of this hobby & will always stay with it. I'm happy with my 16mm and digital.
Also speaking of the 1.1 lens why did them make a silver one and a black one? Is one better than the other? Curious minds would like to know!
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From: Bapchild, Kent, UK
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posted September 18, 2015 02:30 AM
Hello Roger
The outer finish of the Elmo F1.1 lenses changed at some point over the years from silver to black therefore yours is a later and newer version than mine - optically as the ratings are the same they should look the same on screen although all lenses can vary from batch to batch.