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Phil Betts
Junior
Posts: 10
From: Plymouth, MN, USA
Registered: Feb 2016

posted February 01, 2016 01:28 PM

Just a quick hello and introduction. My name is Phil and I've have recently become quite attached (addicted) to this fun pastime. I've lurked here for quite some time and gleaned considerable advice about what standard 8mm I would choose. I found a Bolex/Paillard M8 on the Ebay for $75. Pristine is the only thing that comes to mind. Like it came from a store with flawless case (and key), instruction book, oil, etc. Looks like everything it came with is there. Such a pretty piece too.

I was aware from childhood that there were family holiday films floating and just as quickly was recruited by a cousin to do the transfer. Because I had copied some VHS tapes for her years ago, it was assumed this was the same! I'm into the beginning phases of the project and will certainly look for tips and advice and hope to share what I've learned along the way.

Thanks for the help so far! It's been appreciated!

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I don't feel like an old man. I feel like a young man with something wrong.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted February 01, 2016 01:38 PM

Welcome Phil, and just as with Barbara today, you are in good hands here for telecine conversions with people like Janice etc who have considerable experience apparently of doing this type of work.

Let us know how you progress with your project Phil and best of luck with it. [Smile]

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"C'mon Baggy..Get with the beat"

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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

Posts: 3523
From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted February 01, 2016 01:46 PM

Phil WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! [Big Grin]

Janice Glasser is the transfer guru. Plus she is really cool!

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Jim Schrader
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1628
From: Savage, MN, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted February 01, 2016 04:31 PM

Welcome Phil another Minnesotan to join 😎

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"Let's see “do I have that title already?"

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Douglas Warren
Master Film Handler

Posts: 282
From: West Chester, OH, USA
Registered: Feb 2008

posted February 01, 2016 08:45 PM

Welcome Phil and you'll find many friendly folks here to lend a helping hand.

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Turn out the lights,the movie is starting!

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William Olson
Master Film Handler

Posts: 287
From: Poughkeepsie, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2010

posted February 02, 2016 08:52 PM

Welcome Phil. Many members like myself have knowledge and experience with regard to telecine. I can tell you for starters that it's challenging, educational and rewarding.

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Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted February 03, 2016 12:30 PM

Welcome! May you have as much jolly good fun as we all tend to have on here!!! [Big Grin]

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Jonathan Bridge
Junior
Posts: 8
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2016

posted February 05, 2016 08:03 PM

Hi I am Jonathan ,a few years ago I was given a Hanimex Dual-matic 8mm silent projector, last year bought a mint Pallas Soundmatic 707 magnetic sound projector and this year a Sankyo 1000 H projector managed to find a drive belt on Ebay and a new Halogen bulb , its a great machine, the lens zooms to a good size, looking forward to find more movies < Cheers

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