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Paul Adsett
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posted August 25, 2019 12:00 PM
Hi Leon,
The 938 and the 940 are mechanically identical except:
The 940 has an electronic digital frame counter, plus a central microprocessor that controls all recording and playback functions, and a better quality f1.2 lens (which does not have the vertical lens shift capability on the 938) . The 938 has two beautiful analog recording meters, whereas the 940 has two rows of green recording light buttons. Both projectors have the same 150 watt lamp and 800ft spool capacity.
Here is the control panel of the S938 (same as 926GL):
Here is the stunning control panel of the S940:
I have read that the 940 microprocessor can fail, not available anymore, leaving you with a useless projector. No such processor on the 938, which is therefore probably more reliable.
As you can see, both projectors are stunningly beautiful, with amazing quality stereo sound capability.
[ August 25, 2019, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: Paul Adsett ]
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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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Paul Adsett
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posted August 26, 2019 12:38 PM
Yes Leon, the 940 is such a great looking machine that I might be tempted to buy one if it was working,
Bruno, that's a very interesting work around for a failed 940 processor, Great that you can still enjoy playback on this amazing machine,
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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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Paul Adsett
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posted August 28, 2019 02:13 PM
I correct my statement above about the lens shift. I said that the shift lens would soak up additional light, but now I do not think that is the case, because that outside lens is actually the large zoom lens objective lens, which would be there anyway. The shift feature just moves this objective lens up and down ( actually in a curved path to keep constant center distance from the other lenses). So I don't think it soaks up any extra light. Does it soften the picture? Maybe, maybe not. It could just be that this lens is just not as good quality as some of the other Eumig large aperture lenses.
Osi, if I ever decide to let go of my 938 you are at the top of the list.
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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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