8mm Forum: Does the Elmo GS-800 take 1200' reels?

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Posted by Jim Bishop (Member # 81) on October 24, 2016, 04:55 AM:

Hi Everyone.

I think the answer to this is probably no by virtue of the model number, but since I can't find a spec, could anyone please enlighten me?

Many thanks
Jim

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on October 24, 2016, 05:04 AM:

As you infer, no, it does not take 1200' spools. Of course, it will take 800' spools.

Posted by Jim Bishop (Member # 81) on October 24, 2016, 05:34 PM:

Many thanks, Maurice. Best Regards.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on October 25, 2016, 02:57 PM:

Jim
Here is a link to Van Eck which gives some data on the Elmo. Click on the link and then go to the top of page index and then further click on GS-800MO.
http://van-eck.net/itable.php?lang=en&size=0&cat=film&merk=52&type=GS-800 MO Stereo

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