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Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on July 28, 2011, 10:51 PM:

Hey friends, had a look today at an Eiki ST-1H that someone is looking to get rid of. It looks pretty clean, and looks simply like an older version of an NT-series machine I'm familiar with.

The belts look OK, though I've not tried running it -- one is that funny stepped rubber guy, and the others are metal coils. Some of the coils look pulled, like a sprung spring, but the belts seem reasonably tight.

Having said that, is this worth anything? Know anything about this?

Oh, the other problem is the fixed lens is 60mm or 65 or something like that, so it's a long-throw. Why can't I ever find a 35? [Embarrassed]

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Thanks in advance!

Posted by Wayne Tuell (Member # 1689) on July 31, 2011, 04:38 PM:

IMHO, an unserviced standard ELC machine that has been sitting for years would hold a price tag of $50.00 tops if they do work without problems the fist time...more often than not they are free.

I believe the standard lens would be 50mm. Any other lens not 2"/50mm would be worth more than the projector itself.

Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on August 02, 2011, 02:18 PM:

Hi Wayne, thank you so much for the reply.

I've had another look at the unit. It's NOT in working order. Those metals belts are indeed "sprung" and slip at best and stop completely at worst. I can't figure out from where, but one piece of "belt" is just lying in the bottom of the case interior. The autoload top loop former doesn't fully extend out over the film path. And the bulb's so old that the reflective surface is delaminating (EJL, so cheap to replace if I wish).

So the lens is the only notable detail here. On second look I'm surprised I didn't notice it the first time: Kowa (super prominar-16) 1:15 / 65. I'm sure a 65mm lens isn't worth as much as something shorter throw, like a 38, but still, it's something.

[ August 02, 2011, 08:58 PM: Message edited by: Bill Brandenstein ]

Posted by Jeff Taylor (Member # 442) on August 02, 2011, 05:15 PM:

Most people who look for special lenses generally want shorter throw lenses, such as perhaps a 25mm or 38mm. They do definitely carry a premium price.

Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on August 13, 2011, 11:57 PM:

Hi friends, back again about this one. I really don't want to take on this machine. The owner isn't really looking to get money for it. Anyone want it for free? Or for the cost of shipping? If you NEED one such as this, the cost of belts will hopefully be a reasonable investment. Plus you'd need to find a standard 50mm lens (currently $10 on eBay), or a more expensive short-throw, if you want a larger picture. I can throw in a reel also.

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