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Jay Daniels
Junior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
Registered: Jul 2010

posted July 12, 2010 09:03 PM

Hello. New into old films etc just as hobby with some recently found reels from late 60's early 70's. Looking at an opportunity to have one of the following projectors for viewing and or transfer of media; The Sankyo (Super 8's with sound) model 702, model 460, or model 600; or a Bell & Howell 1731 Filmosonic. Any suggestions or info (or other recommendations)would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Brad Kimball
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Highland Mills, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 12, 2010 10:43 PM

I've heard nice things about both manufacturers regarding 8mm units from other collectors, but I've never actually owned either myself.

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Jay Daniels
Junior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
Registered: Jul 2010

posted July 12, 2010 11:08 PM

Thanks. I'll keep researching.

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Jon Addams
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Apr 2007

posted July 13, 2010 12:28 AM

Hello Jay,

Welcome to the forum.

I like the entire 700 series of Sankyo projectors. They are well-built and seem to run forever. In my opinion, the 702 is an excellent two-track machine second to none within those similarly priced.

Jon

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Gary Crawford
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Manassas, VA. USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 13, 2010 07:38 AM

I've only played with one sankyo...one of the 500 series,I think. I bought it off ebay to give as a gift to a new collector friend ...and it was only 70 or 80 dollars. I didn't expect much , but was delighted when it arrived. I plugged it in...not only did all functions work, but it was very quiet running....true to speed...sound was excellent ... and the picture was very bright considering the very small wattage bulb in it....only 50 or 75 watts. I was really surprised and pleased with the quality of this little machine..certainly not anywhere near the top of the sankyo line.

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Jay Daniels
Junior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
Registered: Jul 2010

posted July 13, 2010 03:23 PM

Thanks. Looking forward to getting into the gear and films.

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted July 13, 2010 05:54 PM

Jay...I have 2 B&H 1734's I use as back-up when the Elmo is down and I like the way the lens swings out of the way for easy gate cleaning.

The main drawback is the upper and lower sprockets are encased in clear plastic and the film path here is not easy to get to. And if you need to get your film out half way thru a screening...it's not easy. (although it can be done) Also the reel capacity is only 400'.

Otherwise very sturdy, with nice picture and sound. My experiences with B&H's have been good and they have not ever scratched a film....yet. I have never used a Sankyo projector. (But I love my Sankyo camera!)

Bill [Smile]

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Barry Fritz
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Burnsville, MN, USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted August 13, 2010 12:29 PM

If you are looking to transfer film to DvD, you will want a projector that has reostat speed control so you can synch your camera to the projector. I don't believe the Sankyo sound projectors do, and most likely not the B&H either. The speed needs to be consistent for sound so most sound projectors don't have the reostat speed control. I would recommend a Sankyo Dualux 2000H. Great machine, no teeth sprockets to chew up your film. Easy to work on and true motor reostat speed control.

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