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Posted by Stewart John Boyle (Member # 1785) on November 05, 2009, 09:04 AM:

Hi everyone, :)
This is my first post on your excellent forum,and would just like to introduce myself to all the members.
My name is Stewart Boyle and live and work in Scotland,I have been a projectionist for over 20 years and share the love of all things movie related like everyone here. I am currently in the process of bringing my movie mistress home,much to the annoyance of my long suffering wife. I am on a tight budget but hope to pick up a bargain of two(fingers crossed).
As well as super 8 i am thinking of having a video projector too,I have seen online a budget Clearco hd9000 projector for sale at http:/visualtronic.co.uk. I realise by the spec its not gonna blow my roof off but would welcome the forums opinion as to wether to save my money or give it a go.
Thanks again for allowing me to join and look forward to everyones valued opinion.

Posted by Christian Bjorgen (Member # 1780) on November 05, 2009, 09:30 AM:

Welcome Stewart!

I know how you feel, my fiancee isn't too fascinated by film either [Razz]

Posted by Stewart John Boyle (Member # 1785) on November 05, 2009, 09:59 AM:

Thanks Christian!
I hope my wife will change her mind with the bribe of a few bags of butterkist :)

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 05, 2009, 07:11 PM:

Hello from America - I collect 8mm, we're having a show in New Jersey come December 5th and 6th - Stay in touch - Cheers from Shorty

Posted by Stewart John Boyle (Member # 1785) on November 05, 2009, 07:21 PM:

Many thanks Joe,I think this forum is about to deprive me of many hours of sleep [Smile]

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on November 05, 2009, 07:52 PM:

Welcome aboard Stewart....if you haven't done so already, along with the current stuff there's a lot of previously posted information available here using the 'search' feature.... [Smile]

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on November 05, 2009, 10:44 PM:

A fine hello to our newest member. Welcome and may tyou have as much fun as we all tend to have on almost any given day!

Posted by Jean-Marc Toussaint (Member # 270) on November 06, 2009, 12:24 AM:

Welcome Stewart, this is a very friendly community.
Collecting several formats and supports is quite common among members here. My Kinoton FP23 has been a faithful workhorse for some years, now. And it runs side by side with a Panasonic VP and Elmo super 8 and 16 projectors.

Posted by Michael Beyer (Member # 1143) on November 06, 2009, 03:27 AM:

Welcome from Germany, Stewart.
It is good to see, that the community is still growing.
I have the same problem with my wife. Don't want to say, that he doesn't like it, but it is not hers.
Anyhow I can spend some Euros for my hobby every month [Big Grin]

Posted by Gian Luca Mario Loncrini (Member # 1417) on November 06, 2009, 04:04 AM:

Benvenuto, Stewart!

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 06, 2009, 07:38 PM:

Welcome aboard Stewart,
You will find this a very friendly forum, within which resides a vast knowledge of all things super 8mm! This forum is a tremendous resource for all of us, and that includes you! As Joe says, use the search function to lead you to previous discussions on just about any aspect of the hobby. It is without doubt the leading film forum on the internet, all others pale in comparison - long may it continue!
I run super 8mm, 9.5mm, and digital video. They all co-exist happily together in my little theater, and you will find no one here doing any 'format' bashing - we all respect each others choices and preferences.
I envy you living in Scotland, which I think is the most stunning scenery in the World. Some of the happiest days of my life have been spent wandering among your heathered hills.

Posted by Stewart John Boyle (Member # 1785) on November 08, 2009, 09:09 AM:

Thanks everyone for the warmest welcome possible.

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on November 08, 2009, 12:45 PM:

Hi there and welcome as well!

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