8mm Forum: Any Braun Visacustic fans?

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Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 05, 2016, 11:12 AM:

They're interesting looking machines, I like the fact you can sync with them and the optional external synchroniser. What's the difference between the 1000 and 2000 models?

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 05, 2016, 11:23 AM:

Only the 2000 Stuart.

A rare beast now Stuart. The few that are around like the one Thijs has restored, has needed a fair bit of work nowadays to get it back to working condition.

1000 has 600ft capacity and no sync capabilities for a start Stuart.

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 05, 2016, 11:36 AM:

Interestingly Andrew, this chap has written a piece insisting you *can* sync with a 1000 and the sync unit. http://www.ragmanrec.de/super8/html/braun-synchronisation.html

Its the kind of thing I'd love to tinker with given a chance, but as you say, pretty rare to find one in decent nick.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 05, 2016, 11:41 AM:

Yes, like any other D.C. electronically driven machine, an additional motor controlling circuit board would be required to be able to gain control over it. The 2000 has this already.

It would be no harder to control than say a Bauer T610 or Beaulieu machine.

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 05, 2016, 11:58 AM:

It's times like this I wish I were smarter. [Wink]

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 05, 2016, 12:33 PM:

It's times like this I wish I were smarter. [Wink]

Posted by Phil Murat (Member # 5148) on December 05, 2016, 01:49 PM:

Hi Stuart,

Just sent you an Email........

Let me know what do you think of that proposal !!

Phil

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 05, 2016, 02:54 PM:

I have the 1000 model which is quite compact partly due to the fact that it does not have an internal speaker, (neither does the 2000.)
The supplied external speaker can be used in three ways, bolted underneath the projector, sited a couple of feet away for projecting on the small monitor screen attached to its side, or placed in any suitable position as required.
It's quiet running, good sound, and a 150 watt lamp which has low and high settings.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 05, 2016, 03:09 PM:

If youre looking to turn any model into a pulse sync capable machine Stuart, it is as easy to look at look at similar electronically controlled machines that are perhaps available now in far greater numbers, than it would be to attempt to control a Visacoustic 1000 that are very thin on the ground nowadays.

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on December 05, 2016, 04:08 PM:

Hi the 2000 does a superb picture and very kind to films too. Great film path.

The rear pressure plate gate really does help towards a superb image plus the 1.1 Zenovaron of course.

I always felt these did a better picture than the Bauer`s with the 1.1 myself, probably the gate.

Sounds Ok but not amazing.

There is a small little whiite nylon cog that goes in the back, it affects the sound some-what, but you can get a little new brass one from Germany.

They don`t travel well unless really really well and more super packed.

They also suffer from speed issues on the electronic front, but when right they are a lovely compact and great performing machine.

Fairly quiet too.

Best Mark.

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 05, 2016, 04:42 PM:

Thanks gents, once again an absolute deluge of knowledge. I love this forum.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 05, 2016, 06:21 PM:

As Mr John Armer confirmed over on another forum very recently, much to do with overall picture quality and sharpness on a Studio model, is much to do with the correct pressure plate setting on these (as well as other contributing factors).

From the ones i have had through my hands, not one was set correctly when i first looked at them.

Id be very interested to hear the comments from someone who has owned both models from brand new with these two before a true judgement could be made.

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 06, 2016, 03:03 AM:

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Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 06, 2016, 02:47 PM:

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Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 06, 2016, 03:26 PM:

Hah hah don't worry Andrew, it's a deleted double-post. I seem to get a lot of them when browsing this site via mobile.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 06, 2016, 03:51 PM:

Films coming out to you tomorrow Stuart. Hope PJ is now tried and tested! [Big Grin]

Very much hoping! Ha ha ha

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 06, 2016, 04:32 PM:

Ali and I are hooking up tomorrow evening for the pickup and a bootlace-chat-heavy pint! [Big Grin]

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 06, 2016, 04:34 PM:

Enjoy one or two on me fellas!

In the words of Judith Chalmers..

"Wish You Were Here! " 😂😂😂😂

Have a go in the Royal George if you're near Euston.
I loved it on semi final weekend full of the rags in town.

Full of Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham & West Ham lads, great great banter with an aging legendary Citizen and his wife!
Top top weekend!!

Loved it!! 😂😂

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