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Alan Rik
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posted February 26, 2006 11:46 AM

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Elmo.. I remember the first time that I heard of a projector called an Elmo..it was in 1977 I think. I remember thinking it was a toy projector of some sort. Does anyone know where that name came from? It doesn't sound Japanese at all. Sony, Panasonic, Sankyo.. they all sound Japanese. But Elmo?
And Bauer...that means farmer in German. Another wierd one. Just thinking aloud on this COLD Nyc Sunday afternoon...

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Steve Klare
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posted February 26, 2006 06:01 PM

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My greatest objection to the name is when it's mentioned with my pre-schooler within earshot he starts talking about that really irritating Muppet!

(-at least there was never a projector named "Barney"!)

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Dan Lail
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posted February 26, 2006 10:26 PM

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Alan, it's really a theatrical title. In Spanish it means "The Stooge". [Cool]

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Andreas Eggeling
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posted February 27, 2006 03:28 AM

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I think "ELMO" comes from .......Link

Bauer was the name of the founder of the company "EUGEN BAUER" in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim in 1907.
The Robert Bosch Company bought the Bauer company later.

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Graham Ritchie
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posted February 27, 2006 04:07 AM

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Hi Alan
I can't help you where the Elmo name originated but did come across a very interesting add from a English magazine Home Movies and Home Talkies Dec 1937, The mighty ELMO The 16mm projector that incorporates all the refinements demanded of a modern machine together with improvements and additions that "THE OTHERS DO NOT POSSESS" So Alan [Smile]

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Elmo has been around for almost 70years, amazing! Graham.

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Barry Attwood
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posted February 27, 2006 04:22 AM

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I'm sure that some 16mm machines were built under licensce in this country, as I remember seeing an advert in an old cine mag for "Ilford Elmo's", I may be wrong, as 16mm history is not my forte, but I believe I am right on this one.

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Mal Brake
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posted February 27, 2006 05:25 AM

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Barry, my friend has an Ilford Elmo standard 8 sound projector that has exceptional sound quality.
Mal

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Mike Peckham
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posted February 27, 2006 10:04 AM

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Alan

I seem to remember reading somewhere that ELMO stould for something like - Electric Light (something) Optics. It was on a website somewhere. The official website states that they have been producing optical equipment since 1921.

It´s still a silly name though [Smile]

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted February 27, 2006 03:51 PM

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I have just mailed Elmo to get more info on their history and how the name came about. Mike spot on about the name but I cant remember what it stood for. It was something like: Electric Light & Mechanical Optical Co.

If I get some info I will post it on here for all to read.

Kev.

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Barry Johnson
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posted February 28, 2006 05:54 AM

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Would Elmo Lincoln have anything to do with it? Who was he? The first silent movie star to portray Tarzan AND the films were once available on Regular8.
Anyone got any?? [Cool]

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted February 28, 2006 07:26 AM

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Just had an email back form Elmo in Germany and they have told me that Elmo stands for: Electricity Light Machine Organisation.

They sent me a few powerpoint slides giving a brief history and showing their current range. I will put that info on here later for other interested members to read.

Kev.

[ February 28, 2006, 03:50 PM: Message edited by: Kevin Faulkner ]

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Tom Photiou
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posted February 28, 2006 11:30 AM

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Whats in name, geeeezzzzz

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Chip Gelmini
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posted February 28, 2006 03:30 PM

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It is far better than "George Dubbya." And besides, nothing, positively NOTHING can top "Belcho Fartini." [Big Grin]

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Dan Lail
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posted March 01, 2006 09:07 PM

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I think the name Elmo is just "okay". It stands out in crowd! It instills visions of greatness in engineering, intestinal fortitue and stamina.....hmmmmmmm, upon further examination, it does suck! [Big Grin]

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Scott G. Bruce
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posted March 01, 2006 10:07 PM

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"Electric Light Machine Organization."

Isn't that a song by Kraftwerk??

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted March 02, 2006 09:06 AM

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Yes it could be. [Big Grin]

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I now have the current History Direct from Elmo themselves. I have chatted to a guy from Elmo and he was very surprised to hear of the great folowing that Elmo still has for its now finished range of cine gear.

I have sent the PDF to Brad so hopefully he will place it in the Manuals section for you guys to have a browse at.

Kev. [Smile]

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Alan Rik
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posted March 02, 2006 11:43 AM

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That is some really great information! Good detective work men! [Smile]

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Tom Photiou
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posted March 02, 2006 03:07 PM

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KEV, did u persaude them to start up with new 1200HD and GS models (if not, why not) [Big Grin]

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted March 02, 2006 04:05 PM

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Blast.....I didnt think of that! [Big Grin]

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Looks like they do some pretty impresive Video projection gear these days.

Brad will be putting the PDF in the manuals section in the next couple of days.

Kev.

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posted March 07, 2006 11:41 AM

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i knew the name elmo was sort for something.its not the name i worry about;its what the machine does.after all how many dvd recorders will be around in 25+ years from now.geez philps dvd recorders cant last more than three months.and mr.joe public thinks new moden toys are better?.dont make me laugh.cheers andy.

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Jan Bister
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posted March 07, 2006 10:56 PM

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quote:
"Electric Light Machine Organization."

Isn't that a song by Kraftwerk??

*chuckle*

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Does sound like it, huh? Actually Kraftwerk released an album Electric Cafe in 1986 featuring a track of the same name (along with the popular Musique Non Stop)... me, I happen to be thinking of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) right now... somehow I don't see Kraftwerk doing "Sankyo Surge" or "Bauer Buzz" at that... oh, nevermind, those sound more like caffeine-spiked soda drinks anyhow!! [Big Grin]

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Andrew Wilson
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posted March 10, 2006 04:38 AM

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i dont see how anyone can say that the gs1200 and the st1200 are light.andy.they are built and look like tanks.

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted March 10, 2006 05:45 PM

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That PDF from Elmo which gives a brief outline of their History is now in the manuals section under 8mm Projectors and is called "Elmo Corporate Profile"

Kev.

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Dan Lail
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posted March 11, 2006 01:10 AM

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Would you believe I grew up on Elmo Street? Yes it's true! One of those "good ole'" down home southern names here in the U.S. It is now under one of the Atlanta International Airport runways. Glad I don't live there anymore. While I lived there my dad bought a Kodak Brownie projector and camera. [Eek!]

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"Elmo pass me down that mint julep! [Big Grin]

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