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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted January 20, 2011 06:44 PM

Hi all

Does anyone know anything about this projector? I think it's 8mm sound. I just bought it on EBay for 35.00 w/shipping.

Thanks

Pat DAlessio

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Bill Phelps
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posted January 20, 2011 07:26 PM

I have two of of these....similar models.

I like the fact that the gate swings open but I don't like the closed in sprockets. (clear plastic)

If you have to remove a film mid showing....good luck!

I have heard that the sound head can scratch. I think if you give it a good cleaning you should be OK. I would take off the clear plastic around the sprokets and clean the film path there real good.

I have used mine as a spare sometimes and have not had any issues but I would run a test film thru to make sure it's not scratching. Takes 400' reels.

Hope that helps!

Bill [Smile]

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted January 21, 2011 08:35 AM

Bill-

Thanks for your reply. That's a big help. I guess I did all right then. Do you have the manual for it that you can scan and send me? I can't seem to find one online.

Best-

Pat DAlessio

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Jim Schrader
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posted January 21, 2011 08:53 AM

Pasquale it looks like its a manual auto load you hold down the loading lever on the top sprocket, (the bottom should engage as well) until the film has loaded fully then release it, the small lever on top middle looks like a speed lever for 18-24fps, it is a sound projector for super 8 only judging by the spindles they look to big for 8mm. hope this helps. it looks just like my unit nice unit but be carefull about taking off the clear plastic loaders around the sprockets there are small parts around it.

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted January 21, 2011 10:03 AM

Jim are you sure it's super 8mm?

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Jim Schrader
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posted January 21, 2011 10:12 AM

By looking at he spindles they look just like mine they have the larger spindles for super 8 only
here is mine i set it up to look just like yours and it is super 8 only your looks like it has recording capabilites.

[ January 21, 2011, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: Jim Schrader ]

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted January 21, 2011 11:42 AM

1 million apologies! [Eek!]

You are right. The auction said 8mm and for 35.00 including shipping I jumped on it too fast. I didn't think to check the spindles. Oh well , when it gets here Monday I will clean it up and make sure it runs good then maybe post it here. Although, having another projector is cool. Thanks for your help.

Pat-

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Bill Phelps
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posted January 21, 2011 05:02 PM

Pat...yes it is super 8 only. I thought you knew that part! I guess I too read your first post to fast...you did say 8mm.

Jim is correct about being careful about taking the clear plastic pieces off for cleaning because of small parts, but I recommend you still do it. That part of the film path is almost impossible to get to and if no one has cleaned there it may be full of gunk!

Do you still need a manual? I'll have to look and see if I have it and if I do I can mail you a copy with the Superman film. I'm going to get that out this coming Monday.

Bill [Smile]

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted January 21, 2011 06:01 PM

Hi Bill

Yes I do need a manual. I have decided to keep it when I get it. What Superman film are you talking about? I will gladly pay for the manual.

Thanks

Pat DAlessio

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Bill Phelps
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posted January 21, 2011 06:10 PM

I am sending you a Superman cartoon "Mechanical Monsters" for the deal on the Fireball XL5 film, remember? I have to see if I have the manual and I can copy it and mail it with the film...no problem.

Bill [Smile]

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