8mm Forum: Apology and help.

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Posted by Sofia Josefina Anselmi Courreges (Member # 1719) on August 30, 2009, 12:49 AM:

hi. I am new to the forum. First wanted to thank you for letting me participate in it. Second I need help with two projectors I want to buy soon. One of them is a Gioca Royal Sound and the other according to the brief description is a German projector. The seller does not give more details. I wonder if anyone knows these specimens and where can i found the propers manuals.
Attach the links:
http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy/MLU-11254530-antiguo-proyector-8mm-aleman-y-caja-con-peliculas-_JM

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy/MLU-11277095-proyector-8-mm-c4-peliculas-de-regalo-_JM

I apologize if I'm violating some rule about the new topics on the forum.
Thanks

Sofia

Posted by Gian Luca Mario Loncrini (Member # 1417) on August 30, 2009, 01:55 AM:

Welcome to the forum, Sofia.

The ROYAL SOUND in one of the worst projector ever made. Try to focus your attention on a different machine. There are a lot sold at very low and good price.
Ebay Germany is a good suggestion.

All the best.

GIAN

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on August 30, 2009, 01:55 AM:

Hi Sofia
First welcome to the forum and hope you will enjoy it here, everyone is real easy to get on with. I had a look at those links one is an editor not a projector looks a bit rough though, the other the Royal Super8 projector I dont no much about but hopefully someone here can be of help, have you had much to do with film and projectors? The reason I ask is that there is a lot of junk out there you have to be carefull to avoid especially if you are just starting out.

Graham.

Posted by Paul Spinks (Member # 573) on August 30, 2009, 06:36 AM:

Hi Sofia,
please avoid buying the Royal Projector at all costs. It is little more than a toy, is very noisy and is very cheaply made. It will almost certainly damage your precious movies. If you are looking for a nice budget priced Super 8 sound projector look out for a Chinon which frequently turn up on Ebay. Try to get one that uses the 12volt 100watt(EFP A1 231) lamp as these are easier to find and less expensive. Another good buy would be an Agfa Sonector. Again these turn up quite regularly, use the 100watt lamp and are a good starter machine. Obviously there are better and more expensive projectors but if you are just starting out I think that these represent good value for money and will not harm your films.

Best wishes,
Paul.

Posted by Steven J Kirk (Member # 1135) on August 30, 2009, 11:05 AM:

I support the above views on the GIOCA ROYAL. When I was a teenager this was my first sound projector. It has a design fault where it will scratch films! Avoid at all costs. EUMIG or ELMO are the preferred brands of most cine people. After breaking my heart( and it was purchased new ) my father found a secondhand Eumig and I have never looked back.

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on August 30, 2009, 12:19 PM:

Or Sankyo, often overlooked but great performers both optically and soundwise and very unlikely to put a scratch on your film. [Wink]

Mike

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on August 30, 2009, 01:58 PM:

And lets not forget the ever reliable range of Eumig projectors out there.

Welcome to the forum.

Cheers Mark [Smile]

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on August 30, 2009, 02:07 PM:

Welcome!

Agree with Mike, Sankyo purrs like a kitten

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on August 30, 2009, 02:09 PM:

Mr Milman! How nice to hear from you!! Where have you been these past months? [Smile]

Mike

Posted by Sofia Josefina Anselmi Courreges (Member # 1719) on August 30, 2009, 05:51 PM:

T H A N K S!!! I new that joining this forum would be really helpful. Thanks again. I will reject the gioca. The reason why I am looking for a projector is that last month i found several 8mm movies (with original boxes) in my neighbor trash (please do not think i am a bag lady). Some of them are from Disney and the other from Castle, i am so happy!!! It is my childhood on 8mm and i want it to share with my son.
So, again THANKS!!!
Kind regards,

Sofia

P.S: I will be posting more doubts please be patient.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on August 30, 2009, 10:17 PM:

Sofia, it seems to me that you are new with 8mm films. Please be considered that there are 2 kind of 8mm film, i.e Super 8mm and Standard (regular) 8mm.

They are not compatible one to the other, unless you are buying a dual format machine (which is not common).

Please re-check what sort of films you got. Or if you are not sure, post a photo in this forum and we can identify them.

regards

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on August 31, 2009, 11:56 AM:

What? A woman on this Forum? Most welcome, Sofia! See, I KNEW that there were lady film lovers out there! (besides my beloved wife!)

Posted by Kevin Wardle (Member # 1680) on August 31, 2009, 12:35 PM:

Good machines:

Eumig
Elmo
Fuji
Sankyo
Chinon
Norris
Yelco

These two are BAD, VERY BAD PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS! [Mad]

These will certainly damage your films beyond repair! [Frown]

Cinerex
Hanimex

Enjoy, Best wishes, Kevin [Big Grin]

Posted by Sofia Josefina Anselmi Courreges (Member # 1719) on August 31, 2009, 10:41 PM:

Hola! First thanks for all your warm welcomes, makes me feel very comfortable.
Well, i kept looking for the proper projector my findings so far are one Chinon without the lamp which i am considering it (thanks Mr. Spinks) the problem is the lamp but i do not give up and the other a Canon S 400? what do you think?
Thanks!!
Sofia

P.S:Mr.Wardle i take note from your list.
AHHH! I notice that some of you are from UK, do you know how long i must wait for package from london to miami? because about 10 days ago I bought a dvd on ebay.co.uk and i ask it to send it some adress on miami- USA (the only way i can avoid ridiculous taxes) the seller shipped but i did not receive it yet. How long i must wait?.

Gracias

Sofia

Posted by Lars Pettersson (Member # 762) on September 10, 2009, 03:08 PM:

Hi Sofia y Bienvenida! [Smile]

If you haven´t alreday found what you´re looking for, I´m thinking of selling an Elmo ST1200HD, it´s a fine super8 projector and I won´t be asking a lot of money for it.

If interested, you can reach me at

la55e dot p at telia dot com

Saludos [Smile]

Lars

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