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Colin Robert Hunt
Expert Film Handler

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From: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
Registered: Aug 2005

- posted August 10, 2005 02:07 PM      Profile for Colin Robert Hunt   Author's Homepage   Email Colin Robert Hunt   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Just registered on the forum. I have been interested in film collecting since around 1968. It started by buying a Standard 8 silent projector. This carried on in 1972 next with a Eumig 710D. This projector was in use to 1983 when I bought the Elmo ST1200. This projector is still in use today. The 710D is still running but prefer the Elmo now for projection quality. The Eumig was a good workhorse and I think that the Standard8 sound heads are worn due to the ammount of films that went through it hiring features from Keiths Perrys Movies shop in Kingston road. Have seen many changes and dealers come and go. I still enjoy the fim conventions and try to get to the Derann's open days. Bought a Elf 16mm projector at Ealing a few conventions back, so have been collecting mostly shorts in this gauge as well. The only problem is the space 16mm takes up. I would like to move on to a GS1200 a fantastic designed projector like all Elmo's. I have been a regular reader of the forum from work when it's been quite. I have learned many things from members, and now I am on the internet at home so I registed. Hope to join in when I can.

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Mal Brake
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Neath, South Wales, UK
Registered: Jun 2003

- posted August 10, 2005 04:35 PM      Profile for Mal Brake     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Welcome to the Forum Colin. You should have plenty of experiences to share with us.
Mal

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
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From: France
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- posted August 10, 2005 05:50 PM      Profile for Jean-Marc Toussaint   Author's Homepage   Email Jean-Marc Toussaint   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Welcome to the Forum, Colin! We have the top GS1200 specialists on board so don't hesitate to ask questions.

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Dan Lail
Film God

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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
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- posted August 10, 2005 06:17 PM      Profile for Dan Lail   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Ditto, Colin, welcome to the greatest ltttle big forum on the net. [Smile]

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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- posted August 10, 2005 08:31 PM      Profile for Jan Bister   Email Jan Bister   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Welcome [Cool]

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
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- posted August 11, 2005 12:54 AM      Profile for David Pannell   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Colin - another nutter joins the clan! Good to have you on board.

Dave.

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Early technology rules OK!

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Tom Photiou
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- posted August 11, 2005 11:37 AM      Profile for Tom Photiou     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Another UK member, hello there. [Cool]

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Mike Peckham
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From: West Sussex, UK.
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- posted August 11, 2005 01:22 PM      Profile for Mike Peckham   Email Mike Peckham   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Colin

Welcome! [Big Grin]

Mike

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Steven Sigel
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From: Massachusetts
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- posted August 11, 2005 03:43 PM      Profile for Steven Sigel   Email Steven Sigel   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Colin --

Welcome to the forum!

I've got a couple of GS-1200s for sale -- only trouble is they're in the USA (so shipping might be a bit pricey) and I think they're 110Volt only -- Maybe Kevin or Ugo would know if they can be converted for 220v...

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
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- posted August 12, 2005 11:36 AM      Profile for Kevin Faulkner         Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Colin, Welcome to the forum. You will find it a friendly place with lots of knowledge amongst the members.

Steve's GS's cant be converted for use in the UK. Steve, if you check the serial label on the back it will say if its multi voltage or single voltage. Also if there is a small clear circular window in the rear cover then it may have a voltage adjuster behind it which you can see clearly through the window. If not then its single voltage. [Frown]

Kev.

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James N. Savage 3
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- posted August 13, 2005 06:02 AM      Profile for James N. Savage 3     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
HI COLIN-

Welcome to the forum. You have the same name as my son! [Smile]

Glad you joined. You will find a great bunch of people here.

Enjoy!

Nick.

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Philippe Cuypers
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welcome to the 8mm forum !! Its a great site ,and everybody is realy nice! [Smile]

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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- posted August 13, 2005 10:32 AM      Profile for Jan Bister   Email Jan Bister   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
(For the most part!)

[Big Grin] Just kidding, welcome onboard!

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Colin Robert Hunt
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From: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
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- posted August 16, 2005 05:21 AM      Profile for Colin Robert Hunt   Author's Homepage   Email Colin Robert Hunt   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Just a quick reply to say many thanks to everyone for the wellcome messages.

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Douglas Meltzer
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- posted August 17, 2005 01:35 PM      Profile for Douglas Meltzer   Email Douglas Meltzer   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Colin,

Sorry I missed out on the first round of greetings. Glad you're here!

Doug

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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W-wait, are we in the second round now? [Eek!] [Wink]

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Colin Robert Hunt
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- posted August 18, 2005 02:11 PM      Profile for Colin Robert Hunt   Author's Homepage   Email Colin Robert Hunt   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Many thanks to Douglas and Jan on the second round of wellcomes. Is there going to be a third?

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Mike Peckham
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From: West Sussex, UK.
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- posted August 18, 2005 05:51 PM      Profile for Mike Peckham   Email Mike Peckham   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Ok, round number three!

Welcome Colin, this is a great little forum and I'm sure you'll find everyone welcoming and helpfull.

I don't get the chance to contribute as much now due to my impending trip but do keep trying to look in.

Mike [Smile]

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David Pannell
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From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
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- posted August 20, 2005 01:26 AM      Profile for David Pannell   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Colin,

For what it's worth, if you want a GS (or anything else that's 110/120 volts) you can easily purchase a suitable transformer to step our UK voltage down. I wouldn't let the voltage issue prevent your acquiring the projector you want - particularly if it's a good deal. I would think the shipping would be the governing factor, rather than getting a transformer.

Our house is actually wired for 110 volts as well as 240. We have so many American appliances - we see a lot of my brother and his family who live in Florida, and have come into possession of a vast quantity of US goods - that I decided to install a massive transformer to supply American socket outlets all around our home.

Best,

Dave.

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

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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From: Ohio, USA
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- posted August 20, 2005 09:31 AM      Profile for Jan Bister   Email Jan Bister   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Nice... But what about the 50Hz vs. 60Hz issue?

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David Pannell
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From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
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Not a problem, Jan, unless you're using any synchronous devices like clocks etc. Other equipment with brushless motors usually have a 50/60Hz changeover device anyway which effectively alters the number of salient poles, or else alters any gearing ratio. Other than that, normal domestic appliances are not frequency conscious and things like Hi-Fi cassette decks and CD players etc. usually have their own internal frequency generators and don't rely on the mains frequency. If they do rely on the mains frequency, you can usually alter the drive belt pulley ratio, as on some turntable and cassette decks. The direct drive ones are the ones with their own frequency generators and are often pulse driven.

Good question, though. Nice to know somebody's on the ball!

Cheers,

Dave.

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

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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[Big Grin]

I was just worried about those projectors with AC-dependent motors and no means of switching belts or the like. Other than that, you're right, it's not a terribly big issue. [Smile]

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David Pannell
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- posted August 21, 2005 10:13 AM      Profile for David Pannell   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Yes. I agree. Having checked the actual speed difference of a couple of projectors (with the frequency switching facility) between 50Hz and 60Hz, using a stroboscope, the actual difference at either 16fps or 18fps is around 3fps. (83%). Therefore, using a mains frequency dependent projector designed for 60Hz, will run that much slower when connected to a 50Hz supply.

Remember, though, that many high quality projectors, like the GS, have a variable speed control anyway, and therefore this difference can be easily compensated for.

There's usually an answer for everything!

You pays your money and takes your choice.

However, my professional expertise is really in the field of electrical power engineering. If anybody wants to follow this thread further from the electronics standpoint, I would think that Rick Skowronek would be the man. He has proven his professionalism in the area of electronics time and time again, and I would bow to his superior knowledge.

Cheers,

Dave.

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Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
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Jan Bister
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We're not worthy! [Big Grin]

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Colin Robert Hunt
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From: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
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- posted August 22, 2005 01:39 PM      Profile for Colin Robert Hunt   Author's Homepage   Email Colin Robert Hunt   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Thanks for the third round of wellcomes. David thanks also for your advice on the GS voltage. Still thinking about the GS purchase. The ST1200 I have still keeps going and some of the simple things that have gone wrong have fixed myself. The GS would be a problem if it went wrong having no electrical experience. I know that we have help on forum but if any major electronis were needed, would not be happy to mess around and would have to take it to a expert.

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