[Frameworks] Eiki 16mm Projector

[David Tetzlaff]

The Elf projector pictured on the nowhere page appears to be the same  
thing as an Eiki NT-O, such as this one on eBay:
http://tinyurl.com/2w8h269

However, looking at the closer image of the looper in the video, it  
appears to have slots for the mounting bolts, rather than precise  
holes, and I would imagine it would work perfectly well on any 16mm  
projector that has a flat top, and from which the handle can be  
removed by taking of the back cover -- which would include pretty much  
any Eiki, plus the Elmo 16CL/Kodak CT100 (same thing)  http://tinyurl.com/38m2at2

I have no experience using loopers over a long period of time, but the  
NT-0 is an auto-load model, and the idea of running a loop through an  
auto-load scares me. I would want to be able to get the loop out of  
the projector easily, and a slot-load or manual load would be best for  
that. Perhaps other members of the list have thoughts on the slot-load  
vs. auto-load question. Unlike some auto-load models, I think you can  
get the film out of an NT-0 mid-stream, it's just not that easy.

Here's a shiny-looking Eiki SL-1 slot load on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/2wnoxo3 
.

Eiki projectors were also re-branded and sold as Bell and Howell with  
3xxx series model numbers: e.g. http://tinyurl.com/35tyh5g

That's over-priced. A used Eiki on eBay should go for under $125.

The downside of slot-loads is the linkage that puts everything in gear  
can get cranky with age and lack of use, and especially if you engage  
it quickly and start the film running it can be seated wrong and chew  
up the print. But if you engage it carefully, then check to see that  
everything is good before you actually start the motor, everything  
should be fine.

There's also the question of lenses, the image size you want, and the  
throw you have to work with. The std. lens on 16mm projectors is 50mm,  
which makes for a small image in a small space. Wider lenses, or wide- 
angle adapters for Elmo or Eiki are hard to find and expensive,  
(generally more so for Elmo).

good luck

djt

> Hello,
>
> I am trying to get a hold of a projector that is compatible with a  
> loop machine from this web site:
> http://www.no-w-here.org.uk/index.php?cat=4&subCat=docdetail&id=80
>
> according to the site, the looper works best with Elf projectors,  
> specifically NT1 and NT2.
> I dont know anything about projectors, but after doing some  
> googling, i see that Elf is also known as Eiki.
> I couldnt find any shopping results for neither Elf NT1 nor Eiki NT1.
>
> Does anybody know where I can find a projector compatible with that  
> looper, or what other names those projectors go by?
>
> Thank You,
>
> Noe G
>
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