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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted January 24, 2008 08:35 AM

Just took delivery of my Elmo 16-CL at lunchtime today.

Well!! What can I say. Now I know why everyone raves about them. Easy to thread, whisper quiet etc. etc. I could go on and on, but those of you who already have one, or several, will know what I am talking about. It is the later version with the toothed belt drive for the take-up spool and metal spindles.

I just want to thank those of you who encouraged me to opt for one of these machines.

A thorough clean and service, and I shall enjoy some movies over the weekend. (Still love my Ampros though).

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Dave.

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

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 24, 2008 11:16 AM

The quietest 16mm machine made and gentle on film with that nice straight film path. Enjoy [Smile]

Kev.

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GS1200 Xenon with Elmo 1.0...great combo along with a 16-CL Xenon for that super bright white light.

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted January 24, 2008 03:16 PM

Cheers, Kev.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Best,

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Dave.

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

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted January 26, 2008 08:44 AM

Kev,

I just sent you an e-mail!

Cheers,

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Dave.

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

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Simon McConway
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Doncaster, UK
Registered: Jun 2004

posted January 26, 2008 10:21 AM

Could I ask where you got it? How much should we expect to pay for one?

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

Posts: 4071
From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 26, 2008 11:19 AM

David, have replied. Circuit diagram attached [Smile]

For those wondering about this...The exciter lamp doesn't work. This is normally caused by dry joins round the wirewound resistors in the exciter circuit.

Kev.

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GS1200 Xenon with Elmo 1.0...great combo along with a 16-CL Xenon for that super bright white light.

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted January 26, 2008 02:21 PM

Hi Simon,

Mine came from Iowa in the US. It was $140 (£70). Quite a bargain, I reckon.

Kevin,

All is now well. Dry joint indeed, but on the rectifier, not the resistor this time. Many thanks for the help and advice in pointing me in the right direction.

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Dave.

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

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