8mm Forum: 'Scope Brackets To Order

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Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on February 17, 2019, 10:02 AM:

I would like to draw the attention of Members to the ability of Van Eck, in "The Netherlands" to supply 'scope brackets to order via a 3D printer.
A visit to the website will show all the 'scope brackets which are available for many different projectors.
I give one below purely as an example. It's for the popular Eiki/Elf series N, R and ST.

Anamorphic Lens Holder # PP-0087 €79 euros. This will accept lenses with a diameter 0f 62-64mm.
To enable lenses of less diameter an adapter is required. This fits into the lens holder to reduce its OD.
PP 0188. D42. 41-44mm
PP 0188. D45. 44-47mm
PP 0188. D48. 47-50mm
PP 0188. D51. 50-53mm
PP 0188. D54. 53-56mm
PP 0188. D57. 56-59mm
PP 0188. D60. 59-62mm

Edwin van Eck is a very trusted member of this Forum.

https://shop.van-eck.net/film-projector-parts/anamorphic-lens-holders/p-1a/PP-0087.html

Posted by Larry Arpin (Member # 744) on February 17, 2019, 03:34 PM:

I bought a free standing lens holder from Van Eck as I have 16mm and super 8mm scope films. Very happy with it.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on February 19, 2019, 02:31 AM:

The bracket to which Larry refers is individually suitable for use with many different projectors.
The stand-alone bracket is suitable for anamorphic lenses between 32mm and 75mm. The cost is €110 Euro.

https://shop.van-eck.net/film-projector-parts/anamorphic-lens-holders/p-1a/PP-0146.html

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on February 19, 2019, 11:08 AM:

Wow! I'm sure that they are of good quality, but is there anyone on this forums that, with a 3D printer, could manufacture these in the U.S. and for a much lower price?

I mean, it's just plastic. [Smile]

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on February 20, 2019, 05:11 AM:

Osi
You could, of course, mount an anamorphic on a pile of books. [Big Grin]

Posted by Rob Koeling (Member # 35) on February 20, 2019, 07:38 AM:

or on a plank

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on February 20, 2019, 08:29 AM:

Or even cheaper hold it up to the projector as you watch!!!!

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on February 20, 2019, 08:49 AM:

Don't use a scope lens at all. Just angle the projector at about 45 degrees to the screen!

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on February 20, 2019, 09:08 AM:

Brilliant Paul!! Made me laugh,Mark

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on February 20, 2019, 11:32 AM:

That was GREAT, Paul!!!

... and yes, I HAVE used books to set it up before! [Big Grin]

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