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Jonathon Rayner-Burt
Junior
Posts: 2
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Registered: Apr 2005

posted April 26, 2005 02:26 AM

Hi guys.... very very new to the world of 8mm. Recently got my hands on a Bell & Howell 8mm projector, and even more recently, my first print, the 1925 version of Phantom of the Opera.

Couple of questions!
-What's the best way to store my print?
-The spindle seems smaller than the hole in the film reel, is there a kind of 'expander' plug or some way to make the reel sit snug on the spindle?

Many thanks in advance!
-Johnny

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John Clancy
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1954
From: Cornwall
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 26, 2005 06:28 AM

Is it possible you have a standard 8 film and a super 8 projector? What is the model of your machine? Hopefully it will be dual 8mm and will therefore be able to run standard and super 8.

Best way to store the films? In a cool dry place. That rather rules out Australia so you'll have to emigrate. [Wink]

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted April 26, 2005 08:09 AM

Or Vice-Versa chaps?!?!?!

If it's very loose & wobbly, it surely must be the other way round; a Super 8 film (large spool hole) and a Standard/Regular 8 projector (small spindle). [Confused]

Dave.

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Craig Hamilton
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 501
From: Luton
Registered: Sep 2004

posted April 26, 2005 10:40 AM

Hmmm! Failed your geography exam then John. [Big Grin]

I prefer the card storage boxes, helps the film breath and avoids musky smells.

Craig

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Jonathon Rayner-Burt
Junior
Posts: 2
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Registered: Apr 2005

posted April 26, 2005 02:02 PM

Thanks for that guys... I'll take some pictures tonight and post 'em so you can see the size difference. I'm pretty sure my gear is standard 8 only.

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Tony Milman
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1336
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted April 26, 2005 04:22 PM

Hi Jonathon, welcome.

The debate on storing film is a very long one. Horizontal or Vertical, both have there supporters. I think most will agree that you need to keep them tightly wound with a clean piece of tape to hold them together. Card boxes stored in a cool dark and not too high a humidity.

John, will lend you my blow up Globe next time we meet !

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