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Paul Adsett
Film God

Posts: 5003
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted September 25, 2009 02:40 PM

I am often amused by test reports on video projectors where the writer often expresses disapointment at the external appearance of the projector. As if anyone is going to want to collect these plastic boxes for their beauty! Compared with cine projectors they are all bland, uninteresting, plain plastic boxes -they will never ever become collectable items.
Compare any VP to this cine projector, which could adorn any living room with its gorgeous appearance and unmatched engineering design:

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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

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted September 25, 2009 02:46 PM

Eternal standing ovation to you for this post.
And great picture. You are simply right, Paul!

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I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1482
From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted September 25, 2009 06:18 PM

I want one.

Bill

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Paul Adsett
Film God

Posts: 5003
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted September 25, 2009 09:05 PM

Bill, the projector shown is a Standard 8mm Bolex 18-5. They are common on ebay and you can pick one up for about $50.00.
It is a truly superb projector, with legendary Bolex quality.

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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

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John Clancy
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1954
From: Cornwall
Registered: Jun 2003

posted September 26, 2009 03:34 AM

What about the Bolex M8 - that's a stunner!

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Michael De Angelis
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1261
From: USA
Registered: Jul 2003

posted September 26, 2009 04:14 PM

John,

What does the M8 model consist of?

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Isn't it great that we can all communicate about this great
hobby that we love!

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Christopher P Quinn
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 210
From: Bedfordshire
Registered: Sep 2008

posted September 26, 2009 06:32 PM

Paul, never say never.

I am always amused at what people find interesting and collectable. A few months ago a came across this website...
http://www.pylons.org/

People collecting, talking and going out to visit electricity pylons is to me completely mad. What can anyone find interesting in something that spoils the beauty of the landscape is beyond me, but not to them, and so each to his own.
So will people ever want to collect square plastic boxes?

I dare say. [Roll Eyes]

Chris.

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Chris Quinn Rides again.

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