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Ben Dagenais
Junior
Posts: 1
From: St-Eustache, Qc, CA
Registered: Aug 2013

posted August 27, 2013 09:24 AM

Hello all!

I am new to the 8mm film scene, I have been reading for a while and found your forum. It's great so far.

I am looking to purchase a projector but still confuse as what to purchase...

I can see few very old projector such as the Revere for sale, but I don't feel like getting stuck repairing the machine every time I play a movie.

I also would like to play more recent movie with sound.

Thanks for your input!

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Vidar Olavesen
Film God

Posts: 2232
From: Sarpsborg, Norway
Registered: Nov 2012

posted August 27, 2013 09:29 AM

If you want Super 8 only, I'd try to find an Elmo ST-1200HD MO.

I started with an Eumig Mark-S 710D, which is dual gauge and plays both regular and Super 8 with sound. I do like the Elmo's better as they have the 1200' capacity

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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Greenwich, CT, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted August 27, 2013 11:11 AM

I'm with Vidar on that. I just got an Elmo ST-1200HD. But if you can get one that says "MO" that means you can get film prints that support both types of soundtrack formats.

As for new film, since you are in North America I'd recommend subscribing to The Reel Image. http://thereelimage.jimdo.com/

They might even be able to help you out with a projector too!

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

Posts: 4486
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jun 2013

posted August 27, 2013 11:24 AM

Bienvenue sur ce forum, Ben ! What kind of films do you have ? Standard (regular) 8 or super 8 ? Silent or sound ? It could be interesting to know that before advising a prokector.

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Brian Stearns
Master Film Handler

Posts: 487
From: Lexington
Registered: Jun 2013

posted August 27, 2013 01:29 PM

If you want a great dual gauge silent projector,elmo fp models are great.spend the money and buy Eumig or Elmo model sound. I learned the hard way you cant get anywhere buying cheap. Just asking for problems

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