[Frameworks] Eiki projector problems

[Jeff Kreines]

What kind of light source is in the room you’re screening in?  It may be that the light is fluorescent or “white” LED and condition your eyes so that 3200k seems unnaturally warm to your eyes. 

Jeff Kreines
Kinetta
jeff at kinetta.com
kinetta.com

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> On Dec 13, 2023, at 8:25 PM, Julian Antos <julian at chicagofilmsociety.org> wrote:
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> The color temp of the ELC bulbs used in portable 16mm projectors can vary quite a bit. I've found Ushio and Osram to be most consistent and these are what I use for gallery installations. Cheaper bulbs may be more yellow or otherwise "off".
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> Older lenses can also have discoloration over time, though Eiki's stock lenses are quite good and I've yet to have an issue with them.
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> But either way the color temp of halogen bulbs is not that of xenon, so prints will always look warmer.
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