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Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on August 29, 2013, 02:04 PM:

Hi from Greece. Nice to be here. I have already read many threads and I feel the atmosphere friendly.

About my past [?], owner of a Canon silent camera and a Canon sound 1000 projector, in my youth, [50 years old now]. The projector, after a trial to change belts recently [yes, I know, I have a big idea about myself [Smile]

], does not work. No one in my country could do the job, the last specialist closed his business, if I remember well, before 2-3 years.

So, I love silent movies [but I want a stereo machine] and I want to wake up my old film love buying a new projector, reading around in this rich / informative forum I decided to search for an eumig s938 or a bauer t610. I don't know anything about prices , I don' t know anything about reliable sellers in Europe. I've searched for information here but I didn't find anything, maybe two lists, one with range prices per model and another with reliable sellers, could be very helpful for the newbies [ a third one for film prices [Smile]

]

Anyway, I search for a good working projector, any suggestions/ information about shops, ebay sellers in Europe and prices would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance [sorry for my poor English]

Dimitris

P.S. A present ... (very interesting)... Wim Wenders - Room 666 (1982)

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on August 29, 2013, 02:15 PM:

Welcome to the forum Dimitris, and look forward to many happy
postings

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on August 30, 2013, 01:00 AM:

Thank you very much Hugh.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 30, 2013, 02:28 AM:

If you are looking for a Eumig or a Bauer I suggest you visit German eBay. It always has plenty on offer.

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on August 30, 2013, 05:07 AM:

Kalhmera Dhmhtrh,

welcome aboard!
I suggest eBay Germany for the type of projectors you're after;in Athens there's very little stuff-at least that I know of,if other members can help?- & quite expensive-unless you're extremely lucky!

happy film shows! [Smile]

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on August 30, 2013, 05:40 AM:

Welcome Dimitris!

I had that Canon projector too. Its a nice machine, but one of the hardest to repair [Confused]

.

I'm sure you will find a projector. Don't be too fast to pay BIG dollars for one, as bargains do usually come for the patient collector.

James.

Posted by Robert Crewdson (Member # 3790) on August 30, 2013, 05:46 AM:

Just watched a few mins of the video, error stating Television was born in the USA, it was invented by John Logie Baird who had a flat in Hastings, Sussex, where he did all his experiments. One of his first live models was Noelle Gordon who went on to achieve fame in the TV series Crossroads.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on August 30, 2013, 07:09 AM:

Robert, thank you, from now on I know that tv is a Scottish invention John Logie Baird

James, I' ll follow your advice having in mind that life is short [Smile]

Yani kalhspera...

Yanis and Maurice I already search the German ebay , there is an Austrian seller who refurbishes old stock, I read that he is reliable [your opinion ? super8film.at] , he offers right now on ebay an eumig s938 for 200€ and a bauer t610 in his eshop for 300€. Are these offers good or I have to wait for a better offer? My experience in photo camera film market makes me accept a plus on the price buying for a seller that guaranties operation and mechanisms instead of taking a risk getting a lemon for a bargain price [don't forget that in Greece there is no expert in servicing super 8], but I don't know what is the base/right price [the price historic list is not big] and how much an accepted and fair plus on the base price could be...

[ September 19, 2013, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Dimitris Mpakirtzis ]

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 30, 2013, 10:24 AM:

I have bought Super 8 projectors from Stephan Binder at Super8Film in Vienna. He has at present a 610 @ €289 and also a 938 @ €229.
http://www.super8film.at/

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on August 30, 2013, 12:12 PM:

So, the seller is ok and his prices are pretty good. Thank you Maurice for the reply.

Between the 2 models [ s938/ t610] which one is easier on service [changing belts for example], I would appreciate this piece of information...in Greece is very important because we don't have a John White [Smile]

Posted by Robert Crewdson (Member # 3790) on August 30, 2013, 02:34 PM:

I forgot to say welcome Dimitris.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on August 30, 2013, 04:09 PM:

Thank you Robert.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 31, 2013, 01:59 AM:

My engineer does my servicing so I do not know about the belts. I have bought from a German eBay seller who services his projectors before selling, such as lubrication, new belts. He gives a 12-month guarantee. He is not cheap! You can send emails in English. Here is his site:-
http://www.ebay.de/sch/filmprojektoren-plattenspieler/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=10

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on August 31, 2013, 09:58 AM:

Ok Maurice, I'll send him an email for a 610/510. Thank you.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 31, 2013, 10:04 AM:

I have a Bauer T510. A very nice and quiet running projector. It also lives in its black fitted carrying case. A worthwhile investment. Good hunting.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 18, 2013, 03:21 PM:

Happy update

1: Just won a Bauer Τ610 with Schneider Xenovaron 1:1,1 / f=11-30mm lens from German ebay full refurbished with new sound head, belt and lamp...

2: I have already received the issue no 32 of reel image.

....waiting to have the projector in one piece at home and check it using my old films.

Thank you all for the information I take from the forum and your help to choose the right model...

Keep going...step by step... [Smile]

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on September 18, 2013, 03:40 PM:

Good news, Dimitris !

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 19, 2013, 02:39 AM:

Dimitris
Your new Bauer T610 sounds an excellent buy.
A tip. Always "lubricate" the various amplifier sliders before use by gently sliding them backwards and forwards a few times. They may cause crackle on the sound when left without use.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 19, 2013, 03:18 AM:

Good news indeed Dominique, the hunting was successfully ended.

Maurice thank you very much for the tip. [Wink]

I have read in the forum about the English version of T610 manual. There is somewhere out there... Is it uploaded in the forum? If yes, could you give the link?

If not, I would appreciated it if a member, who has it, could help me.

I have already downloaded the German version but I can't understand any word [except some English words..stop, start etc.. [Smile]

]

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 19, 2013, 06:03 AM:

My Bauer T510 only came with a German manual. I have been unable to find an English copy, or one for a T610 which is a very similar projector.
You may be interested to know that Oldtimer Cameras have a repair manual available in English for the T610.
http://www.oldtimercameras.com/manuals/bauer-t-610-camera-manual-20046.asp

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 19, 2013, 06:57 AM:

Yes, I have already seen this one, I search for a user's manual right now in English, thank you for the info.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 19, 2013, 08:53 AM:

If you find a copy please let me know where to get one. Thanks.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 19, 2013, 09:19 AM:

Of course Maurice, is Alan Rik an active member of the forum?

I've found this conversation in the forum...

about Bauer T610 user's manual in English

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 19, 2013, 10:01 AM:

Alan Rik posted this month.
If you are reading this, Alan, are you still able to supply copies in English of the Bauer T610 operating manual?

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on September 19, 2013, 12:34 PM:

Welcome, fine fellow, to the forum! [Big Grin]

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 19, 2013, 02:13 PM:

Thank you Osi-Eumig [Wink]

, I was one click apart of the Eumig - fan club for a S938 when the T610 called me ... [Cool]

Your Christmas video is cool. [Smile]

Maurice, email sent to Alan...

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 21, 2013, 05:06 PM:

Keep on searching for the English Bauer T610 manual ... I have already found the French version, it is more "understandable" than the German one...

French Bauer T610 instruction manual

And here is the proof that the English version is not a phantom [Smile]

proof

Posted by Jon Byler (Member # 3933) on September 22, 2013, 12:03 AM:

If you can send me a link to a German one, I might be able to help translate. My technical vocabulary regarding films might be a little limited in German or English, though.

Another option you could try is to type the German from the manual into google translate or similar website. You could probably even have it translate directly to Greek at that point.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on September 22, 2013, 05:51 AM:

Thank you very much Jon [Smile]

, I appreciate your willing to help, that's what I like in this forum. I already try to translate the manual using the google translator + French version, but, it is time consuming.

I'll wait to receive the projector and then I'll translate the pages which are needed [not the obvious ones] for the right usage.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on October 05, 2013, 04:31 PM:

First night with the Bauer T610. First 2 family reels 400ft and everything was ok but suddenly when we were watching the 3rd reel....no sound !!!

Seems to be something simple but I have no idea... [Roll Eyes]

Any help?

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on October 10, 2013, 07:34 AM:

Bauer has been shipped back to the seller, sorry for the "spamming", I would like to keep this thread as my super8 diary.... [Cool]

Thinking to leave the hobby...no luck from the beggining, belts for a cannon that didn't match, the bauer with sound problem, 8 films like new, in fact acceptable....but I'll continue to watch the forum... [Smile]

Maurice, Alan spends days in Miami,he will search for the english manual when he'll be back home...

Posted by Panayotis A. Carayannis (Member # 1220) on October 10, 2013, 11:58 AM:

HEY !!! Don't get disappointed so early! Leave ebay and buy from the established sellers (Classic Home Cinema,Independent 8,Buckimgham, Perry's etc).From them,you get a sort of guarantee and their projectors are refurbished.Ebay is always a hit and miss gamble.

Posted by Dimitris Mpakirtzis (Member # 3897) on November 09, 2013, 10:41 AM:

UPDATE

My first working projector is an EUMIG 824.

First film projected: Rock Opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" ...

Keep going !!! [Wink]

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