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Jim Schrader
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Savage, MN, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 05, 2005 08:12 PM

Hi does anyone know what bulb this editor takes and are they fairly easy to get? thanks

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

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

posted June 06, 2005 10:39 AM

Hi Jim,

I used to have one of these editors, and, like most editors, with 1 or 2 exceptions, it takes a 6 volt, 10 watt SBC/SC (small bayonet cap with single contact) lamp.

Though an automotive bulb will do, I strongly recommend you use a photographic bulb which has a straight filament, designed for accurate focussing.

These are available from most film suppliers like Deranns, CHC, etc. though I'm sure you will find the right animal in the US without too much difficulty. There is now a conversion adaptor which allows the use of a quartz halogen bulb of the same rating.

Classic Home Cinema here in the UK are out of stock at the moment, though you can still buy the lamp and holder from them if you wish, and modify the existing lamp holder yourself, making sure that the filament ends up in the right place. Obviously, the advantage of the QH bulb is a brighter and whiter light, without the risk of ruining the film.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Dave.

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Jim Schrader
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posted June 06, 2005 12:03 PM

thanks dave I will look around here to see if anybody has some,I may be purchasing one of these, do you think one of these dual 8 with sound head for $250.00 is a good price topay? the seller says he has not used it it is still in the box thanks again, jim
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David Pannell
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posted June 06, 2005 01:36 PM

Jim,

I think the price they are asking is ridiculously expensive. Check this out on eBay from Germany - about $30!!!!!!! - and that's a "Buy-it-now" price!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=23360&item=5777929905&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

I think you should pay no more than $100 tops. I sold mine for £35, which is about $75, and it was in mint condition. The only reason I got rid of it was that I saw a Bell & Howell motor drive one, for which I paid the equivalent of $125.

But still, it's up to you. Personally, I wouldn't pay the amount they are asking - I'd rather use a flashlight and a magnifying glass.

Dave.

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Jim Schrader
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posted June 06, 2005 07:17 PM

ok thanks dave

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Alan Rik
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From: New York City, NY, USA
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posted June 06, 2005 07:52 PM

Hello. $250 is a right price if the unit is the 912S and not just the 912.

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Jim Schrader
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posted June 06, 2005 08:42 PM

He is now offering me 200.00 for both the editor a 912 (not a 912s) and a sound head is this a good deal guys? thanks

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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From: Ohio, USA
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posted June 06, 2005 11:11 PM

Hell no.

I got my 912 (not a 912/S) plus soundhead attachment plus film cleaning attachment plus frame counter plus reels (including four 600ft. ones) plus a Hahnel Kollmatic motorized cement splicer for $75, the whole lot.

While I was quite lucky that day, I don't think you should spend any more than $75 on a 912 editor plus sound head alone!!

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David Pannell
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posted June 07, 2005 03:23 AM

Jim,

Seems like we're all trying to discourage you from buying this item. It's just that we feel that it really is too much to pay for this editor, no matter what its condition. [Eek!]

With all the respect in the world, Jim, try to be patient. The right one will come along at the right price.

Happy hunting, [Smile]

Dave.

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Jim Schrader
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posted June 07, 2005 12:46 PM

thanks guys for the discouragement [Wink]

I will save my money for a rainy day. [Cool]

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Alan Rik
Film God

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From: New York City, NY, USA
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posted June 07, 2005 04:53 PM

Go to the filmshooting.com website. I think thats the one. You might find the Goko 8008 for $200. And that is a great editor!
Check the classifieds.

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Jim Schrader
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From: Savage, MN, USA
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posted June 08, 2005 10:39 AM

i see this guy has posted it on ebay after i turned him down now he is adding a mixer in for the starting price of 99.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7522174949&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1

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Jan Bister
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posted June 08, 2005 08:50 PM

That's an interesting auction... a mixer and headphones, too? Cool. Mind you, the mixer is (I think) intended for use with an Elmo projector and useless with the 912 editor. [Wink]

Actually, here's another 912 that just popped up on eBay with an opening bid of $10 - there is no sound monitor included however (I'm not sure how bad you want that one actually, so I figured I might mention this auction anyway)... Well, here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15253&item=7522411773& rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Not to get off topic here, but the same guy is also selling a GS-800. Man, that is one weird machine Elmo built there. [Smile]

It somehow just occurred to me that if the Elmo GS-1200 and the ST-800 were atoms, and you were to shoot them both at each other inside a nuclear accelerator, the resulting atomic fusion would produce a GS-800 element. [Big Grin]

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Jim Schrader
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From: Savage, MN, USA
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posted June 09, 2005 08:51 PM

thanks for the heads up Jan after looking at it i AM GLAD I did not spen the money he wanted for it it looks like it has a plastic back, the yashica i have is all metal but would like the sound head. [Smile]

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Jan Bister
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posted June 18, 2005 06:27 PM

Jim, guess what... Today I scored a buy-it-now on a barely 10-minute-old eBay auction for a Hahnel motorized super-8 editor with sound... So that means I won't have much use for the Elmo 912 anymore, or its sound head for that matter.

Would you like to buy my Elmo sound head attachment? If so, email me and we can talk about pricing and such. [Smile]

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