[Frameworks] Info on Showcron 16mm Flatbed

[Seth Mitter]

Having moved two donated Showchrons in the past year I can add that one of
their virtues is a design that allows the viewing screen to be quickly
removed and the entire flatbed surface will  unlock and pivot so the whole
thing can roll through a standard doorway.

Also worth mentioning: one of the donated Showchrons belonged to Chick
Strand and was used to edit many of her films. If it was good enough for
Chick to cut *Artificial Paradise* or whatever else she did with it, it's
probably good enough for your purposes.


On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 10:49 PM Todd Eacrett <hellbox at antimatter.ca> wrote:

> Replacing the plastic screen with a real ground glass will improve the
> image as well.
>
> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, at 7:17 PM, Todd Eacrett wrote:
>
>
> I've had a 6-plate Showchron for about 20 years and still occasionally use
> it, so I'm going to disagree with Jeff. I live in a part of the world where
> people aren't giving away viable flatbeds on a regular basis, so I may be
> less discerning.
>
> It's not a Steenbeck, but it's not junk. The modular construction means
> motors, boards, etc can be pulled independently (if you can find
> replacements or repair). The screen unit comes off and the top flips up to
> go through a residential-size door. That beige formica and wood trim has a
> certain early 80s corporate kitchen vibe.
>
> Oh, and Showchron was started by Firesign Theatre's Peter Bergman, so
> there's that. The flatbeds, or at least components, were made by Honeywell.
>
> Liberman Sound (formerly in LA, now in Portland) used to have some parts
> and would service them, not sure if they still do. The toothed belts will
> probably need replacing, but those are standard industrial items. The amp
> in mine was toast when I got it, but there's a preamp out, and it easy
> enough to get a direct feed from individual sound heads. I have a manual
> and circuit diagrams if you need copies.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Todd Eacrett
> Victoria BC Canada
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