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Topic: ampro scope lens bracket?
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted May 03, 2007 01:33 AM
Hi Patrick,
I have exactly the same machine as you. However, I am not aware that there ever was a proprietary scope/anamorphic lens or bracket made by Ampro for any of their projectors. You will probably have to find something on eBay, and/or make up a stand of some sort to put in front of the projector.
If all else fails, I have a friend who is an Ampro guru, who may be able to shed some light on this for you. I have e-mailed him, but no reply as yet. He is usually extremely busy and doesn't always get round to responding. Perhaps it might be an idea if you asked him the question yourself. His e-mail address is: david@oldtechnology.com
Good luck & best regards,
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted May 03, 2007 04:25 AM
Hi Pat,
A bit of a typo in your post, I think. Don't you mean 'after' the mid 50s and not 'before' the mid 50s?
Anyway, that's academic. The last Ampro production run was 1957 with the Major Mk4, which was magnetic sound only. The Mk3, in 1956 could deliver both optical and magnetic sound, with a host of extras for the different sound capabilities, but was quite expensive. Our Mk2 models came out in 1955 for optical sound only, but if you look closely, you will see various blanking plates on the body of the projector, which allowed the fitting of some accessories, including reversing switch (adjacent to the levelling knob) etc.
Good luck with your hunt!
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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