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Topic: What's Your Favourite Projector?
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted May 07, 2008 12:01 PM
Once again, I guess we are only allowed one choice.
Therefore it would have to be the Elmo 16-CL.
But before I go, let me say that for sheer nostalgia and for a connoisseur of machinery, the Ampro Stylist Major Mk 2 wins hands down.
If I am screening films alone, or with very close friends or family, it's the Ampro; but for visitors I use the Elmo, as it's more modern and quieter, though many have expressed more than a passing interest in the Ampro.
Maurice, please don't ask for favourite Standard 8 projectors. That really would be difficult - for me, at least!
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1149
From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted May 09, 2008 06:42 PM
Based on what I own, and what I have used earlier, the Eiki SSLs in general, and the 3500 Xenon model in particular, strike me as both user-and-maintenance friendly, and as quality projectors with a steady image and good sound output.
The 3500, with its 350W Xenon, blows away the regulars, of course, but it's the same easy slot-loading design that make both threading and cueing (rocking the reels) so hassle-free. And cleaning the path is also a charm, due to the open design. Not to mention the luxury of being able to remove a print safely mid-stream, if desired.
I have fond memories of the 'Green Monsters' from B & H, and the Kodak Pageant as well, both used in school settings, but I am glad I settled on Eikis.
Claus.
-------------------- "Why are there shots of deserts in a scene that's supposed to take place in Belgium during the winter?" (Review of 'Battle of the Bulge'.)
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