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Posted by Jon Anders Klausen (Member # 818) on March 08, 2008, 05:58 AM:

Hi,
I´m just a little curious about what the average price for a full 16mm feature film is?

I´m thinking about getting a projector, and would like some tips about places to get one (websites, I live in Norway [Smile]

. What model, how much is normal price, etc.

thanks in advance!

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on March 08, 2008, 08:10 AM:

Hi Jon,
In the wonderful 16mm universe there is nothing remotely resembling an average price for a 16mm feature. Take a look on American Ebay (Ebay.com) where there are a lot more 16mm features for sale than on the european sites. Just put 16MM MOVIE in search there. This will give you an idea as to the wide spectrum of whats available and just how much prices vary.
As for projectors, my own preference is for Eiki / Elf machines which are readily available on ebay for round about £100 or so.
Others will have a preference for other models, so, have a look around. I would try for a manual threading model over an autothreader if I were you, but, again thats just my preference. Next best - slotloaders.
Good luck,
Mike

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on March 08, 2008, 09:19 AM:

Jon

Paul Foster is currently listing 117 16mm features for sale between £24.99 and £119.99.

Maurice

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on March 08, 2008, 11:31 AM:

Yep, thats true.

www.fosterfilms.co.uk

Worth a look, Jon, though it still does not give you an idea as to the amount of stuff available and the prices different features can sell for.

-Mike

Posted by Jon Anders Klausen (Member # 818) on March 08, 2008, 12:20 PM:

Thanks so much for answers guys! I´m a little surprised about how "cheap" some of them are, I thought they would cost alot more.

Michael: do you have some models you recommend? I´m guessing Eiki/Elf have made several types... Maybe you have a website I can read more about 16mm and things releated, I´m curious about manual threading, slotloaders, etc

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on March 08, 2008, 12:37 PM:

Personally I prefer the manual loading EIKI RM-1.

Best way to find out all the answers you need is to ask questions here on the forum. Also, heres a useful site for some basics in 16mm collecting:
http://paulivester.com/films/films.htm

-Mike

[ March 08, 2008, 02:47 PM: Message edited by: Michael O'Regan ]

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on March 08, 2008, 06:54 PM:

I have an ELf/Eiki RM1 here which is surplus to requirements if your interested as I have now aquired an Elmo 16CL.

Kev.

Posted by Jon Anders Klausen (Member # 818) on March 09, 2008, 06:00 AM:

Thanks for the offer Kevin, but I´ll have to say no at the time being. I´ll need to give it a few thoughts before I make up my mind.

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