8mm Forum: Sankyo V B&H...The good, the bad, and indifferent

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Posted by Jay Daniels (Member # 2122) on July 12, 2010, 09:03 PM:

Hello. New into old films etc just as hobby with some recently found reels from late 60's early 70's. Looking at an opportunity to have one of the following projectors for viewing and or transfer of media; The Sankyo (Super 8's with sound) model 702, model 460, or model 600; or a Bell & Howell 1731 Filmosonic. Any suggestions or info (or other recommendations)would be appreciated. Thanks.

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on July 12, 2010, 10:43 PM:

I've heard nice things about both manufacturers regarding 8mm units from other collectors, but I've never actually owned either myself.

Posted by Jay Daniels (Member # 2122) on July 12, 2010, 11:08 PM:

Thanks. I'll keep researching.

Posted by Jon Addams (Member # 816) on July 13, 2010, 12:28 AM:

Hello Jay,

Welcome to the forum.

I like the entire 700 series of Sankyo projectors. They are well-built and seem to run forever. In my opinion, the 702 is an excellent two-track machine second to none within those similarly priced.

Jon

Posted by Gary Crawford (Member # 67) on July 13, 2010, 07:38 AM:

I've only played with one sankyo...one of the 500 series,I think. I bought it off ebay to give as a gift to a new collector friend ...and it was only 70 or 80 dollars. I didn't expect much , but was delighted when it arrived. I plugged it in...not only did all functions work, but it was very quiet running....true to speed...sound was excellent ... and the picture was very bright considering the very small wattage bulb in it....only 50 or 75 watts. I was really surprised and pleased with the quality of this little machine..certainly not anywhere near the top of the sankyo line.

Posted by Jay Daniels (Member # 2122) on July 13, 2010, 03:23 PM:

Thanks. Looking forward to getting into the gear and films.

Posted by Bill Phelps (Member # 1431) on July 13, 2010, 05:54 PM:

Jay...I have 2 B&H 1734's I use as back-up when the Elmo is down and I like the way the lens swings out of the way for easy gate cleaning.

The main drawback is the upper and lower sprockets are encased in clear plastic and the film path here is not easy to get to. And if you need to get your film out half way thru a screening...it's not easy. (although it can be done) Also the reel capacity is only 400'.

Otherwise very sturdy, with nice picture and sound. My experiences with B&H's have been good and they have not ever scratched a film....yet. I have never used a Sankyo projector. (But I love my Sankyo camera!)

Bill [Smile]

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on August 13, 2010, 12:29 PM:

If you are looking to transfer film to DvD, you will want a projector that has reostat speed control so you can synch your camera to the projector. I don't believe the Sankyo sound projectors do, and most likely not the B&H either. The speed needs to be consistent for sound so most sound projectors don't have the reostat speed control. I would recommend a Sankyo Dualux 2000H. Great machine, no teeth sprockets to chew up your film. Easy to work on and true motor reostat speed control.

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