Over the years I have heard many people say they cannot recommend autoloaders,
yes I know I know, but I think this is a matter of personal preference. I've
been using Bell & Howell autoloaders for many years and generally do not have
any trouble with them. Many of them have silent and sound speed (important to
me), and a variety of lenses are readily available. If you are fortunate enough
to have a stock of the Marc 300 lamps (beware - they are no longer made) a 1568
or similar model projects a very bright image. Most of the classroom projectors
use bulbs that are not as bright, but are easy to find and relatively
inexpensive (BHB, EMM/EKS, ELC.)
ANY projector 30+ years old should be overhauled by a competent technician at
this point, so go ahead and pay for the new worm gear on a B&H autoload and you
will have -IMHO - a nice workable projector for many years to come.
- Tom Durham Cinematheque
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From: frameworks-boun...@jonasmekasfilms.com
[mailto:frameworks-boun...@jonasmekasfilms.com] On Behalf Of Scott Dorsey
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:49 AM
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
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Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Film Projectors + University Rules
My personal recommendation would be for the very old B&H 300-series projectors,
because they are manually threaded, they are incredibly light on film (and the
only classroom projectors I would EVER recommend running a camera original on),
and the models with magnetic sound can be easily modified into double-system
interlock projectors.
The problem is that they are very old, and I would want one to be thoroughly
gone over before I put film in it.
But in general, I would suggest just avoiding autoloaders, and avoiding
slotloaders.
Some places that sell theatrical projection gear will have some classroom
projectors around. Cardinal Sound and Motion Picture in Baltimore, ICECO in
Miami.... Jay Gemski in the DC area.
If you get desperate I can probably sell you a couple rebuilt Pageants...
they aren't anything to write home about but they have been cleaned up nicely.
The Pageants don't have a lower sprocket between the lower loop and the sound
head, resulting in higher sound flutter than you want, and they don't take
standard lenses, but they are not too hard on film and they are easy to work
on. I think all of mine have modern electronics with line level out only.
--scott
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