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 Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject: Need help with old Super 8 film |
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For the first time in 20 years I got out our Super 8 Bell & Howell
481a projector and some of our old super 8 film of our kids when they
were young. We cranked it up and were surprised that it even worked.
However, the pictures were darker than expected. I just wondered if
anyone had any advice about this. Could the bulb in the projector(DJL
150w,120v) have lost any of it's intensity or is it likely just that
the film just darkened over the years? We had the film in cases so
supposedly, no light has gotten to them.
Our plan is to get them transferred to DVD. Any advice about that
will be appreciated, too. |
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Filmman35
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Need help with old Super 8 film |
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I have this projector. Good machine. Check to see if the still frame heat
shield is stuck and it is still in the light path when you move the lever to
project.
Films over time would change color and lighten, not darken. It is probably the
projector. Also see if there is anything blocking the light path, clean the
film gate and make sure the lamp is fully seated in it's socket. Check the lens
too. Make sure it is clear. |
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wereoboy
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| Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: Need help with old Super 8 film |
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"Filmman35" <filmman35@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have this projector. Good machine. Check to see if the still frame heat
shield is stuck and it is still in the light path when you move the lever
to
project.
Films over time would change color and lighten, not darken. It is probably
the
projector. Also see if there is anything blocking the light path, clean
the
film gate and make sure the lamp is fully seated in it's socket. Check the
lens
too. Make sure it is clear.
That's what I thought. The problem is most probably in the machine and not |
in the films.
You can also hold the films up to some light and a magnifying glass to
detect any changes in hue. This celluloid usually doesn't shift. At least
mine never did. |
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Duall529
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Need help with old Super 8 film |
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I transfer film to DVD and I can correct exposure to make it look as best as
possible. rates are $ 10 for a 50' roll and $ 25 set-up fee as well as $ 25 for
each DVD
Quantity discounts are available
Steve at Du-All Camera NYC 212-643-1042
www.duallcamera.com |
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