8mm Forum: Greetings

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Posted by Phil Betts (Member # 5230) on February 01, 2016, 01:28 PM:

Just a quick hello and introduction. My name is Phil and I've have recently become quite attached (addicted) to this fun pastime. I've lurked here for quite some time and gleaned considerable advice about what standard 8mm I would choose. I found a Bolex/Paillard M8 on the Ebay for $75. Pristine is the only thing that comes to mind. Like it came from a store with flawless case (and key), instruction book, oil, etc. Looks like everything it came with is there. Such a pretty piece too.

I was aware from childhood that there were family holiday films floating and just as quickly was recruited by a cousin to do the transfer. Because I had copied some VHS tapes for her years ago, it was assumed this was the same! I'm into the beginning phases of the project and will certainly look for tips and advice and hope to share what I've learned along the way.

Thanks for the help so far! It's been appreciated!

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on February 01, 2016, 01:38 PM:

Welcome Phil, and just as with Barbara today, you are in good hands here for telecine conversions with people like Janice etc who have considerable experience apparently of doing this type of work.

Let us know how you progress with your project Phil and best of luck with it. [Smile]

Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on February 01, 2016, 01:46 PM:

Phil WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! [Big Grin]

Janice Glasser is the transfer guru. Plus she is really cool!

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on February 01, 2016, 04:31 PM:

Welcome Phil another Minnesotan to join 😎

Posted by Douglas Warren (Member # 1047) on February 01, 2016, 08:45 PM:

Welcome Phil and you'll find many friendly folks here to lend a helping hand.

Posted by William Olson (Member # 2083) on February 02, 2016, 08:52 PM:

Welcome Phil. Many members like myself have knowledge and experience with regard to telecine. I can tell you for starters that it's challenging, educational and rewarding.

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on February 03, 2016, 12:30 PM:

Welcome! May you have as much jolly good fun as we all tend to have on here!!! [Big Grin]

Posted by Jonathan Bridge (Member # 5235) on February 05, 2016, 08:03 PM:

Hi I am Jonathan ,a few years ago I was given a Hanimex Dual-matic 8mm silent projector, last year bought a mint Pallas Soundmatic 707 magnetic sound projector and this year a Sankyo 1000 H projector managed to find a drive belt on Ebay and a new Halogen bulb , its a great machine, the lens zooms to a good size, looking forward to find more movies < Cheers

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