8mm Forum: Eiki/B&H 3580..recommended?

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Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on July 07, 2005, 09:52 PM:

I have several 1574 manual thread B&H models along with one 1545 that has been converted with a 2 bladed shutter.

I find that these units tend to be a little noisy, and have been considering the recommendation of a dealer regarding the B&H 3580 series projector.

Are they quiet running and easy on handling film?
I currently, showcase my films by pulling them out and setting up the projector. Without a booth, the machines tend to rattle and disturb the audience during a show. My wife complains when I run the films, I guess this is more disturbing than vacuuming the carpets, or crashing the pot and pans.
Bless her heart.

Anyway, I recall on previous threads on another forum, that a specific serial number on these models are preferred due to improved parts and that that the upper mechanism may need replacement? It has something to do with the film guide.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Michael

Posted by Bob Pucci (Member # 8) on July 08, 2005, 07:17 AM:

Hi Michael

I have a B&H 3580 and I highly recommend it.It's quiet and easy on film.I haven't had any problems as yet.

Bob

Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on July 08, 2005, 01:46 PM:

Thanks Bob, it's good to know.

I had heard from one friend that somtimes his projector would automatically shut off during projection. Something with a safety switch in the mechanism?

Michael

Posted by Bob Pucci (Member # 8) on July 08, 2005, 02:15 PM:

If you have to many bad spocket holes,sometimes it will shut-off to protect your film.

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on July 11, 2005, 07:58 AM:

The Elmo 16CL/AL are probably the quietest and most reliable machines built. Why not take a look at one of those?

Kev [Smile]

Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on July 11, 2005, 11:03 PM:

Hi Kev,

Although that I am not familiar with the Elmo AL, is it similar to the 16 CL?
I was for a time considering the Elmo 16 CL and Kodak CT1000, now you have me thinking about those models again. I was leaning more towards the Kodak because I had heard that Kodak updated the Elmo design with an improved take up gear.

My recent reluctance regarding the 'Elmo' design was from a dealer told me that the rubber rollers get hot due to friction and they can wear out.
I do not know to what extent it would take for the rollers to heat up,
and I had some fear if the rollers could possibly scratch the film. Thus, I am very uncertain about making a decision.

Did Elmo share a design with Eiki models? They do look similar?

Best,
Michael

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