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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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posted June 12, 2005 01:46 PM

Is this possible? [Eek!]

Can it be?? [Eek!]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63821&item=6405494807&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

And who in the world ever made a standard-8 machine with a 1200ft. reel capacity, I ask you!! [Eek!]

Opinions please [Eek!]

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Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

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posted June 12, 2005 03:19 PM

It's probably super 8 or 16mm...and they have a tough time spelling the word OPTICAL. [Smile]

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Jan Bister
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posted June 12, 2005 05:10 PM

You know, you're right - I didn't even notice he kept writing OPITCAL... I wonder if that's an entirely different sound recording technology that rose and fell with standard 8mm sound? Something to do with optimized pit calibrations, perhaps? [Big Grin]

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted June 12, 2005 05:56 PM

Std 8 machines which take 1200ft reels!!! were there any? me thinks not let alone Futureworld on Std 8 [Smile]

Kev.

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Jan Bister
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posted June 12, 2005 07:10 PM

Kevin, that reminds me (I can't believe I forgot about this) [Eek!]

but there is an auction for an Elmo sound projector which looks suspiciously like an FP-A but is supposedly "the predecessor of the GS-1200" and supposedly also takes 1200ft. reels. Well - judging by the picture it almost seems possible! But see for yourself... [Eek!]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5781217351&ssPageName=STRK:M EWA:IT

(The seller also says this projector plays both magnetic and optical sound... he's not being clear on whether this is a standard-8 or super-8 machine...)

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted June 13, 2005 06:48 AM

Your right Jan, it does look exactly like an FP-A but sound. Never seen one of those before. Incredible what keeps popping out of the woodwork. [Eek!]

Looking at the spool hubs I would say its Super 8 only.

Kev [Smile]

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Jan Bister
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posted June 13, 2005 09:18 AM

I may just bid on it...! Shipping is going to be a pain but if the bid stays low enough... [Smile]

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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posted June 13, 2005 11:44 PM

Here's an update (and yes, I realize this is all off-topic once again *sigh*):
The projector is an "Elmo ST-8 M&O" and the seller confirms that it takes super-8 film AND he says it takes reels up to 36cm in size, or about 14 inches. CRIPES [Eek!]

That would mean this machine actually has a 1600ft. reel capacity, not 1200ft.!
This all seems very shady, indeed. [Eek!]

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