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Tim Halloran
Junior
Posts: 14
From: Los Angeles, California
Registered: Mar 2006

posted September 11, 2011 01:04 PM

Hey all,

I use my Elmo 16-CL to look at my films projected--the 50mm use to work okay in the space I had, but I've recently had to move to a smaller studio space and consequently have a much smaller throw distance.

I really need to get hold of a wide-angle projection lens for the 16-CL. I think the two options are the 12.5mm or the 20mm. Any thoughts on where I can pick one of these up (besides ebay, which seems to be barren)?

Any thoughts or leads would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Tim

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Bill Brandenstein
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1632
From: California
Registered: Aug 2007

posted September 11, 2011 10:07 PM

Tim, not as wide as what you're asking, but perhaps you could use these:
Bauer lens
Isco lens

Not cheap!

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
Film God

Posts: 2392
From: France
Registered: Oct 2004

posted September 12, 2011 12:49 AM

Tim, avoid the 12.5 as it's meant for back projection on a small screen. The 20mm is good, and don't forget the excellent 38mm. There are a few 25mm out there as well but they are harder to find. See the formula to calculate your lens need on this thread
Larry Urbanski has currently a 38mm for sale (see here)
Otherwise, be patient, they all show up on Ebay regularly (this is where I found the entire range).

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