[Frameworks] 16mm projectors for use in Central Asia

Sun Jan 12 23:59:59 UTC 2014

Thanks again Ekrem (et al) - VERY helpful info!

The last transformer I used was literally hand rigged in Moldova It
functioned, but looked like something out of Frankenstein's lab!

jd

From:  Ekrem Serdar <ekremserdar at gmail.com>
Reply-To:  Experimental Film Discussion List
<frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com>
Date:  Sunday, January 12, 2014 3:04 PM
To:  Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com>
Subject:  Re: [Frameworks] 16mm projectors for use in Central Asia

Cool, glad I could help!
One note that I didn't think of when I bought an electric converter for an
older projector is to make sure the electric converter can handle more than
you're giving it. This article seems to be a knowledgable guide on how to
choose one. http://www.voltagesuperstore.com/choosingrightconverter.shtml
Before I knew about frequencies, I lugged a Pageant over to Turkey, got a
converter that could just about handle it, watched a movie that was slow due
to frequency difference, and then the projector busted :(. It was the
saddest, but I learned!

On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 4:04 PM, John Davis <0johndavis0 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Ekrem,
> 
> Thanks so much for the info! I totally missed these have been scouring Ebay
> for some time now. This is the perfect (if not heavy) solution!
> 
> Cheers!!!
> 
> jd
> 
> From:  Ekrem Serdar <ekremserdar at gmail.com>
> Reply-To:  Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com>
> Date:  Sunday, January 12, 2014 1:23 PM
> To:  Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com>
> Subject:  Re: [Frameworks] 16mm projectors for use in Central Asia
> 
> Also - as they use older lamps, I presume you'll need a pricier electric
> converter too that can handle the wattage. Again, probably not the best
> option, but if you're in a bind.
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Ekrem Serdar <ekremserdar at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi John,
>> 
>>   While this will definitely be a heavier option, one I know for sure are
>> these Telex models which you can get brand new with a zoom lens. I really
>> like them, they're nice and gentle and they have a frequency option (military
>> projector).
>> 
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TELEX-16mm-Sound-Projector-Stock-NEW-/28122917867
>> 4?pt=US_Movie_Slide_Projectors&hash=item417a90b732
>> 
>>   But as said, heavy as hell. I feel like there's appropriate Eiki models are
>> out there too (though I can't think of the model numbers), but if you can't
>> find any, it's an option.
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:17 PM, John Davis <0johndavis0 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> I am traveling as an instructor/visiting artist for a month to Dushanbe,
>>> Tajikistan end of March to assist in some found footage workshops for
>>> regional artists to work with a 16mm Soviet film archive there. I need to
>>> obtain two projectors that I can fly with me from California for use as
>>> transfer/viewing/exhibition machines.
>>> 
>>> My question is if anyone knows any good projectors that can handle the
>>> transformation from 120v to 220v. Last time I did this I brought a generic
>>> B&H 16mm with me to Moldova and a transformer was rigged for it. Although it
>>> worked, the footage ran slower and the machine got hot - didn't fail, but
>>> always seemed on the edge. My understanding is the frequency of the motor
>>> can't tolerate the transforming of current, and you need to have a projector
>>> optimized for 120 - 220v range at 40 - 60hz. Most don't, but a few were made
>>> to. The ones I know can are the B&H 1698 A or B, B&H 1680, B&H 2580 AX, and
>>> the Telex 2251. I don't which Eikei's did, but I'm sure there are a few.
>>> 
>>> If anyone has any experience with this, or has any advice (or equipment they
>>> want to sell me) I am all ears!
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> John Davis 
>>> 
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> ekrem serdar
>> austin, tx
> 
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