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Topic: Why 16mm good projectors are relatively affordable?

Winbert Hutahaean
Film God

Posts: 5468
From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 17, 2009 11:03 AM

I am new in Toronto, and got surprise when finding Bell & Howell 1624 or 2592 are only offered between $50-100. Also for Elmo 16 CL is priced $100. They are in working order and come with bulb.

I believe they are good projectors, aren't they?

This is tempting me to move to 16mm...but the size is unaffordable for my house. [Razz]

Any suggestion?

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Winbert

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Richard C Patchett
Master Film Handler

Posts: 424
From: Flint Mi 48506
Registered: Dec 2007

posted June 17, 2009 04:37 PM

Greetings Wilbert
On the Bell & Howells, Be careful before buying Open the back cover Look at the main gear, should be white or cream in color.
If there is a crack in the gear DO NOT BUY That worm gear is about $250.00 to replace. see pictures.
On the Elmo Check The sound when turning the sound knob if the fuse blows the circuit board has a bad transistor Cost is about $50.00 + LABOR ON REMOVING IT. Also check on the take up reel arm remove the cover. Check the belt in the belt is a smooth one its the old style the new style belt has teeth.
The old one slips and will not take up film Its fine for a while You walk away and come back to a floor of film. Also check the rubber rollers If they look gooey or have broken pieces they have to be replaced.

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Michael O'Regan
Film God

Posts: 3085
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Oct 2007

posted June 18, 2009 01:18 PM

My opinion - get a nice Eiki there. There are plenty of them around.
No worm gear or rubber roller problems.

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