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Posted by Ken Brown (Member # 7151) on October 19, 2019, 02:05 PM:
 
Hi,

I hope asking what is obviously a frequently asked question isn’t rude. But the more I read here, the more overwhelmed I get, so I thought I’d just try to get right to what I want to know:

I have 1000s of feet (probably < 10,000) of silent 8mm and Super 8mm family movies that I would like to transfer to video. I have already successfully projected and digitized our 16mm family movies, so I am very familiar with the general process. But I am completely lost when it comes to picking a suitable projector to purchase.

There are a lot of 8mm / Super 8mm silent projectors on eBay; I don’t know which ones to choose. This is what I would like (that I know of):
I’d prefer not to have to worry about some of the things I’ve read here, such as replacing belts, adding oil or other lube, or any other maintenance – but maybe these are always required?
I’d appreciate any tips on specific models that I should be looking at -- thank you!

Ken
 
Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on October 19, 2019, 02:35 PM:
 
Good question (and aspiration) which I'm afraid I won't try to answer, as I don't own a decent silent projector, and one with variable speed (beyond a basic choice of 18 or 24fps) could be hard to find. However I wouldn't be too hasty in ruling out a projector that needs a new belt, because I know from experience that some of the best buys can be one which has very little wear because it has been put away and hardly used. So basically, getting a projector with a perished belt is a small price to pay if it's otherwise in excellent condition and nothing is seriously worn. You'll probably be seeking a projector sold in the 1970s or early 1980s, so it's also possible that some new lubrication would be desirable.
 
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on October 19, 2019, 02:44 PM:
 
Ken
I recommend the Sankyo Dualux-2000H. It's dual gauge, 14-22 fps, and an EFP lamp (100Watt, 12 volt). The lamp is one of the most easily obtainable for a reasonable price in these days. It's also multi voltage.
Here's the full spec:-
https://www.filmkorn.org/super8data/database/projectors_list/projectors_sa nkyo/projectors_sankyo.htm
 
Posted by Ken Brown (Member # 7151) on October 19, 2019, 04:08 PM:
 
Adrian -- Ok, thanks, I'll try to be mentally prepared for those things. They can't be that hard, right? [Smile]

Maurice, thank you. I have seen the Sankyo 2000H mentioned often, just wasn't sure how it measured up to the things I mentioned. I've found a 1000 (no H) that sounds very decent on eBay at a good price. But comparing it to the 2000 H, it has:
I don't care about the last one, and I don't know about the first (perhaps that means it isn't as reliable?). The lower wattage bulb, however, sounds like it could make a big difference, since that must translate to a dimmer projected image. Unless, of course, it doesn't matter in actual use. Although I also see a cheap 100W bulb available that claims it's compatible with the 1000, but I'm a bit skeptical.
I do see a couple of 2000Hs for about $60 - $75 more, so if those differences noted above are definitely worth the extra money, that's what I'll shoot for. What do you think?
 
Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on October 19, 2019, 05:48 PM:
 
There's no question if you have a choice opt for the 2000H. It's not just the bulb wattage difference...but the difference in the type of bulb.

The 1000 takes a 50w CXR or CXL bulb (often called the "spaceman bulb"). These are still available but scarce and expensive. The 2000H takes a more standard EFP 100W Halogen bulb. These are readily available and much lower cost.

The spaceman bulb on the left and the standard EFP on the right.

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The 2000H is just all around a better built projector too.
 
Posted by Ken Brown (Member # 7151) on October 19, 2019, 05:54 PM:
 
Great; thank you, Janice! The bulbs I saw for sale on eBay that claimed to fit the 1000(H), too, are the EFP bulbs. So mis-information on their part. Definitely worth going for the 2000H.

Thanks!
 
Posted by Will Trenfield (Member # 5321) on October 19, 2019, 06:22 PM:
 
The Sankyo 1000-H has the EFP bulb unlike the Sankyo 1000. I've only ever seen one 1000-H on eBay. I have two 2000-H projectors and they're very good. Despite what some sellers may say about a projector being in working order, you'll probably have to fit a new belt but they are cheap. Nearly every projector I've bought on eBay has needed one. Janice has posted a very good guide as to how to do it. Just use the "Search" facility.
 
Posted by Ken Brown (Member # 7151) on October 19, 2019, 06:28 PM:
 
Thank you, Will. That's pretty confusing, no wonder the eBay seller has it wrong (they claim it fits both the 1000 & the 1000-H). I'm mad that I didn't ask this question a few weeks ago, because I see a VERY appealing 2000-H sold only a week ago for an obscenely low amount. [Frown]

Thanks everyone for all your help. You've all been very kind and helpful, despite my asking such a basic, frequent question.
 


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