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Post #614907

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ww12345
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Ideas, Info & Help Wanted: a 16mm Telecine-Projector Project
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Date created
14-Dec-2012, 5:07 PM

Here's part of an email I sent to Antcufaalb. We're still working out how to get the projectors modified - stay tuned.

 

"Figured I'd give you a heads-up on what's going on with the projectors. I got the Singer/Graflex last week, and have been mulling over how to convert it to a telecine. It actually is pretty nice, as it has adjustable tension on the gate - stronger for more warped films, less strong for flat films. Also, it is a 3 blade, and one of the blades is marked "Frame Change," and it is the one that covers the frame while it is being changed. I think I could get rid of the other two blades and be good as far as that is concerned, and that third blade (or the axle on which it revolves) would be a good candidate for the sensor unit. Also, the light is pretty easy to get to, so that is good. Now I just have to figure out what mechanics to get rid of in order to make it more streamlined (and easier to work with). I'm going to probably need a smaller motor, and probably DC, as I can't see any reason for a powerful AC motor. I'll widen the gate on all sides and get an LED in there, and should be good that way.

The other projector I ordered (the ELMO 16-CL) was actually the one I wanted - the Singer was just a backup. However, the Elmo came in today in pieces - literally - so it is removed from our options. Probably for the better, as the rollers had already turned to goo, and needed replacing. In any case, this Singer looks like the best candidate for conversion."