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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted August 25, 2005 09:02 AM
Yes. It's still difficult to know whether to 'bite the bullet' so to speak, and go for a GS, or whether to stick with the ST.
I know it's all been said before, but the fact remains, as you rightly say, Colin - what happens if it goes wrong.
I appreciate that the GS is the 'top of the range', with all the toys, bells and whistles, but I have yet to discover any practical operation advantages besides actual real stereo sound, a brighter lamp, (xenon or not), and the variable speed facility - an obvious advantage for transfering to video etc. If any of these is important to you, then go for it - but get a good one. Otherwise, stick to your ST.
There will be many other Forum members who will disagree with me, I'm sure, - particularly as I have no first hand experience of the GS, - I'm only going by what I have heard and read.
Personally, I would need to be convinced that there is a bullet-proof GS out there somewhere before I were tempted to get one in preference to my ST-1200HD.
NOW, if I'm wrong, please tell me; with detailed reasons. Naturally, I would love to own one, but, like Colin, I don't want it going wrong 'every 5 minutes'.....that's a figure of speech, but you know what I mean.
Best,
Dave.
-------------------- 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
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posted August 26, 2005 01:26 AM
Thanks Kev, for such a comprehensive reply.
It puts things much more in perspective. It certainly wasn't my intention to decry the GS, and I apologise if I gave that impression, - particularly as I've never owned one, (as I said), - but merely to try to point out, basically, that there is more to go wrong, ie. the increased amount of electronice and more motors, than, say, with the ST, particularly if it hasn't been treated with respect.
As you so rightly say, it's horses for courses, depending upon what each person wants from their machine, and if it hasn't been 'hammered' in the past, then it would be marvellous to have a GS, I'm sure.
With your expert knowledge gained over the years of experience with Elmos, it is probably not too much of an issue for you to maintain your machines in pristine condition, or at least, restore them as such, than perhaps it might be for Colin.
I still cannot say how delighted I am with the ST-1200HD I bought from you, which was in such pristine condition, and because I am so pleased with it, it just makes me a little more reluctant to venture forth into a much more sophisticated machine - unless - I have to say - it is one that has been previously owned by your goodself, or someone as equally fastidious and knowledgable about them.
Thanks again; you have certainly 'thrown more light on the subject'.
Best regards,
Dave.
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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
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posted August 27, 2005 01:11 AM
You're welcome, Colin. I'll probably graduate to a GS eventually, but, like you, only when the time is right, and when the right one comes along. Until then, the ST-1200HD more than meets my needs.
Best,
Dave.
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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