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John Almond
Expert Film Handler

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From: Wigan
Registered: Oct 2009

posted December 30, 2009 05:58 PM

Ive never seen one of theses before
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VERY-RARE-37-DUAL-GAUGE-8-16mm-PROJECTOR-DITMAR-2860_W0QQitemZ390135365373QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_VintagePhotography_VintagePhotoAccessories?hash=it em5ad5e13efd

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Dino Everette
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Long Beach, CA USA
Registered: Dec 2008

posted December 30, 2009 06:10 PM

I've been looking for the 9.5 duo for sometime now.

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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006

posted December 30, 2009 06:40 PM

Very special indeed. I am keeping an eye on that auction.

Claus.

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted December 30, 2009 06:57 PM

WOW! What a beauty!

I've read a little about these. This looks like a well kept unit. That would be nice to have one machine to handle both formats. (More space in the projector booth)

My "booth" is crowded, the super 8 is fixed and the standard 8 and 16mm rotate on an as needed basis.

Well...good luck guys!

Bill

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Steven J Kirk
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 873
From: Southern England
Registered: Apr 2008

posted December 30, 2009 07:02 PM

I can recommend the seller. I bought a Eumig 926 from him. Very helpful he was and the machine as described and well-packed. He often has interesting items for sale.

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Dino Everette
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1535
From: Long Beach, CA USA
Registered: Dec 2008

posted December 30, 2009 07:11 PM

Bill, I understand the full booth problem...I actually have number of multi format projectors including a Paillard Bolex G3 which is for 8mm, 9.5mm and 16mm. The problem usually with the multi format ones is they are not uniform across. They may be great on one gauge and then not so great on another, so you wind up needing separate projectors anyway...

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted December 30, 2009 07:18 PM

Dino, what do you mean by not uniform across?

Bill

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Christian Bjorgen
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009

posted December 31, 2009 10:24 AM

Bill, it means that it doesnt run all formats equally good. Like for example running 16 mm smoothly, but being wobbly on 8 and 9,5 mm, or running 8 mm smoothly, but tearing the 16 mm films.

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted December 31, 2009 03:36 PM

Thanks Christian...I was thinking along those lines but I wasn't sure. I would think this particular machine would perform better because each gauge has it's own seperate gate and film path.

Is that so? Or all the dual gauge machines just novelties?

Bill

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Dino Everette
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1535
From: Long Beach, CA USA
Registered: Dec 2008

posted December 31, 2009 06:52 PM

Yes I think the multi format projectors that have the removable parts are better, although the Heurtiers' only have changeable gates and they seem to be the best....I know the G3 I have is HORRIBLE on 9.5 but good on 8mm and 16mm, but it is tempting on all gauges because it has an adjustable shutter....OH and sorry for being confusing earlier, "I don't speak always great across get my point" [Confused]

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1482
From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted December 31, 2009 07:01 PM

No problem Dino! I figured that's what you meant, but wasn't sure.

I suppose that when the projector is dedicated to a single format that is the best way to go...but still this 8mm/16mm projector is still pretty sweet! Nice pics.

Bill

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Greg Marshall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 612
From: Nashville, TN USA
Registered: Sep 2008

posted December 31, 2009 07:51 PM

Wow, I've never seen one of these either. It has an intermittent movement instead of claw, interesting..... wonder if the intermittent is belt driven, or gear.... and enclosed or not. Something you'd have to make sure it's greased up all the time for sure.

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