[Frameworks] Looking for 16mm projectors

[Francisco Torres]

at your university  the AV dept of another dept. may have some sitting
arround unused.

2019-01-15 17:47 GMT-05:00, Scott Dorsey <kludge at panix.com>:
> You don't say what you're looking for.  Classroom projectors?
> Theatre projectors?  I assume you need 16 and 24 fps both for typical
> showings.  I assume also you need something very light on film.
>
> I am a fan of the very old 300-series B&H projectors which are not very
> efficient or bright but run forveer if you keep them lubed and are very
> gentle on film and good about damaged films.
>
> The Eastman 25 is expensive and sought after but also very good about
> dealing with films in poor condition.
>
> If SIU is anywhere near Chicago, talk to Urbanski Films and see if they can
> recommend something locally.  They usually have some refurbished classroom
> projectors in stock.
>
> Full Aperture Systems, which will sell you a very expensive but very worth
> it
> Eastman 25, is also in chicago.
>
> Make sure that whatever you buy has a common lens mount because you will
> likely want a couple different lenses.  Avoid autoshred and slotloaders
> like the plague, but be aware 500-series B&H autoshredders and some Bauer
> autoshredders can be modified to make them manual load.
> --scott
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