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Author Topic: PREVOST is it worth it? Sean McKinnon Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1712 From: Peabody Massachusetts Registered: Sep 2000 posted 10-04-2002 03:32 AM                        I may have the opportunity to aquire an old Prevost 35/70 projector for free. I am pretty sure I am going to take it, it is in good shape just needs some cleaning. I was just wondering if you all think it is worth my time or not. I think it is. Thanks  |  IP: Logged Per Hauberg Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 883 From: Malling, Denmark Registered: Jul 2000 posted 10-04-2002 04:25 AM                        I've only met two Prevost or Prevost clone installations for the last 30 years: One 35mm only and the clone Zeiss Ikon Favorit 70, which is a Prevost with another label on it. Both running absolutely perfect. The 35 was 14 days old, but the Favorit 70 had been running for about 14 years at that time, without any trouble. I don't know, how the spare part situation is, though. -But othervise, go for it ! p.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 10-04-2002 04:25 AM                     Sean, Yes, it is a very good machne, but parts are expensive. Mark @ CLACO  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 10-04-2002 12:29 PM                     Sean, go for it. You can always toss it in the trash if you bet tired of fiddling with it.  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 10-04-2002 02:01 PM                     It is probably a P-70 which is a great machine...if complete with pedestal and 35/70mm parts it usually goes for $2500. We sell parts but they are not cheap since they are rarely required. Richard Fowler TVP-Theatre & Video Products Inc. www.tvpmiami.com  |  IP: Logged Bruce Hansen Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 847 From: Stone Mountain, GA, USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 10-04-2002 08:12 PM                     Does anyone know where I can get a 70MM gate, pulldown sproket, and mag head for a Favorit 70, without costing an arm and a leg? A service manual would be nice too. Bruce Hansen bruce-hansen@mindspring.com  |  IP: Logged

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