8mm Forum: Getting into 9.5mm

This is topic Getting into 9.5mm in forum 9.5mm Forum at 8mm Forum.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000313

Posted by Harrison Bradley (Member # 3080) on September 24, 2015, 04:45 PM:

So I'm going to be in Germany for the next six months as part of a coop for school. I figured while I'm over there I'd like to collect some film. what I really want to know is what kind of projector I should look for. I understand some have sound capabilities, but that's not really necessary or me. Also since I intend to keep if after I return to the states, is there any problem with the projectors running on US power(after going through a 220V transformer of course)? I don't think that changes the frequency of the power, but I was under the impression that the frequency only really matters with sound playback.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on September 24, 2015, 05:00 PM:

Harrison, The US has a mains frequency of 60hz while Europe operates at 50hz.

I know next to nothing about 9.5mm projectors but what I can say is, you will need to check if the projector manufacturer has made provision for using any particular model elsewhere other than it's manufacturing origin to allow for this.

Voltage regulator and perhaps two different sized pulleys on the main drive. One for 60Hz and one for 50Hz.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 25, 2015, 02:57 AM:

I don't think that Germany will have much, if any, to offer with 9.5mm. France was the home of 9.5mm.
If you are able to buy some 9.5mm films, go for silent.
I suggest you wait until you return to the US to try for a suitable projector. Many early 9.5mm projectors were exported for sale in the USA and, as such, will no doubt be suitable for your electricity supply differences.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on September 25, 2015, 04:03 AM:

Germany made some interesting 9,5 projectors. I have a little Eumig which is very nice. From Germany, you will be able to buy films and material from France as you will make savings on the postage. I don't know about the difference between 50 and 60 but regarding the voltage there should be real compatibility problems as many early machines use 110-130 volts.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on September 29, 2015, 11:11 AM:

Here is the previousely mentionned Eumig. Not precisely German of course but Germany is a place where you have many chances to find Eumig machines.

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2