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John W. Black
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From: Deptford,N.J.
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posted May 31, 2009 02:16 AM

For me,most any pre 1960 projector is great looking. And the oil smells from the machines. I love running the ones I have from the 30s. Another cool machine.The Keystone R-8

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Graham Sinden
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posted May 31, 2009 03:30 AM

Hey frank, I wanted a nice picture of an ST1200 and remembered where I saw one recently because of your recent posts. My own ST1200 isnt cosmetically as good as the one here, so I copied the pic, nice presentation. Put the ST1200 on a stand with a film threaded and they look a beauty.

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Graham Ritchie
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posted May 31, 2009 04:57 PM

Frank
those are excellent pictures the projectors look great.

For Super8 my pick is... [Roll Eyes]

Bolex SM8 a sleek quiet running machine

with its excellent gate design... better than the Elmo GS1200

Graham.

[ August 30, 2009, 02:20 AM: Message edited by: Graham Ritchie ]

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted May 31, 2009 06:00 PM

Our beloved... Finally, we all (I suppose... Should I say 'quite all'?) love IT!

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I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

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Alan Rik
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posted May 31, 2009 07:21 PM

The first projector that caused me to die when I saw it was the Eumig S926.
I loved the look of the mixing console:

That projector seemed light year away from the horrible Chinon I was using.
Then I saw this projector in the Lenny Lipton Super 8 Book and fell in love again:

But then I went to Leo's Camera in Berkeley California and then saw this next to it!

And the love affair had begun!
But this one is a beauty too. Maybe for just looks alone I would say this one for me:

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted May 31, 2009 07:40 PM

What a romantic story... [Big Grin]

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Claus Harding
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posted May 31, 2009 09:36 PM

Well, with all the talk about the Bolex M8, we just have to have a pic (even if I have posted it before [Big Grin]

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Here's mine doing long-play duty:

It is a beauty; it almost makes you forget the noise and and the heat from the lamp. But hey.... [Wink]

Claus.

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frank arnstein
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posted June 05, 2009 08:51 AM

Well Forum members,
If you though the Ampro looked heavy, then don't drop this Pathe H 9.5mm on your toe. It is sooooooo heavy that I can hardly take it out of its tub. Solid cast iron base. What do you all think? hehehe

dogtor puffferfish

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David Pannell
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posted June 05, 2009 09:14 AM

For those of you who have forgotten my much earlier thread entitled "My Projectors", here is the favourite: the AMPRO STYLIST MAJOR Mk 2

Now - tell me that doesn't turn you on!

What a machine! Real precision engineering at its best. This projector runs like it was brand new. Can't praise it enough! [Big Grin]

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Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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Osi Osgood
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posted June 05, 2009 09:19 AM

AAAAh, the beautiful EUMIG 926 Stereo. Now she's a little tease, (and she knows it!).

I have, as of late, had a problem cleaning the balance stripe portion of the mag head. Any advice folks?

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Paul Adsett
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posted June 05, 2009 09:32 AM

Yes I have to admit that David's 16mm Stylist is a real stunner. Makes me want to get into 16mm!
Osi is right about the Eumig 926 Stereo- what a great looking machine with that 'two-tone' finish, even better looking than the momochromatic looking 938 Stereo, but the 938 is the better performer.

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Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
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Graham Sinden
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posted June 05, 2009 11:38 AM

Yes I agree the Eumig 926 looks nice and still looks modern even today but dosent perform as well as it looks.

Graham S

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Stewart McSporran
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posted June 05, 2009 12:32 PM

I have to agree that for Standard 8 that the Bell & Howells win out. I have a Filmo 8 that looks stunning - and has that wonderful oil smell when running!

Switching the topic around - did Kodak ever produce a decent looking machine? I've got a Kodak Standard 8 machine (can't recall the model number - Mark 8?) of the same vintage as the Filmo 8 and even a mother would have to admit it was ugly.

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Michael O'Regan
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posted June 05, 2009 01:16 PM

The Ampro looks fantastic Dave.

Every time one of these comes up on Ebay I toy with the idea of purchasing it.

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Osi Osgood
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posted June 05, 2009 03:09 PM

Stewart,

Though they weren't necessarily kind to film, and only were capable of holding a 400ft reel, I was always fond of those "Kodak Ektasound" projectors that sat flat, instead of upright, like your standard 35MM slide projectors. I always thought it was a novel and neat look. I think Kodak was the only company to do that. Those Ektasound decks still get a decent, (though not too high) price. I think its mostly due to thier somewhat unique look.

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Joe Caruso
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posted June 05, 2009 03:45 PM

Don't have a pix, but the Eumig 807D is a fine model of a machine; both dependable and sturdy

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Joe Taffis
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posted June 05, 2009 04:15 PM

Very nice pics everyone! Very impressive machines! [Smile]

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Jim Schrader
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posted June 06, 2009 08:06 AM

hey joe my emails keep getting bounced back from you email me i have a film you want.

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Michael Wright
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posted June 06, 2009 08:28 AM

Hi Paul. I agree entirely about the 200B, but is it true it only has a 2 blade shutter? MIKE

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Joe Caruso
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posted June 06, 2009 09:31 AM

Hey Jim, emailed you

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Jim Schrader
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posted June 06, 2009 11:50 AM

got it thanks i was using and older email

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Patrick Walsh
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posted June 06, 2009 09:47 PM

Best looking New Zealand made projector is the 16mm sound Kelvin Challenger.

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Osi Osgood
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posted June 06, 2009 10:33 PM

Very sharp angles to that 16MM projector, Patrick!

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Patrick Walsh
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posted June 06, 2009 10:43 PM

Hey Osi, very basic projectors they are!
I dont know the full history off them but they are a hybrid rip-off of the RCA 400 projectors from the US, very heavy but they run very well.
Pat

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Alexander Lechner
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From: Leoben, Austria
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posted June 07, 2009 09:51 AM

Hi Joe (C.)!
Here is a picture of my Eumig 807D for you.

I find the looks of this projector very straight, not really my favourite; but you are right - it works great.
I personally like the Bolex SM8 shown above and the 18-5s best.

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