I am looking for advice as to which make and model of regular 8mm projector would be best suited for a public screening of archival 8mm film. The films in question are not only archival, but they are valued works of art and should be presented in their orignal form.
Naturally, I would like a bright image, a simple threading path, and reliability.
For these reasons, I am less interested in Dual 8 projectors that could switch between Regular 8 and Super 8. Similarly, I would rather avoid sound projectors.
One model that I am considering is the Kodak Brownie 300 which has a 300 W lamp and a simple threading pattern. I find the plasic guards on the single drive sprocket a little flimsy, though.
The other model is the Bolex M8. Which is older, but more solid. The bulb is brighter at 500W. You can see it here: Bolex Collector | Projectors | M-8
These projectors will be in the theater, not in the booth. I think that's appropriate. It will more closely approximate the conditions of the original screeenings; they are intimate films.
I would appreciate your feedback on my reasoning as well as opinions and suggestions for these and other regular 8 mm projectors.
Naturally, I would like a bright image, a simple threading path, and reliability.
For these reasons, I am less interested in Dual 8 projectors that could switch between Regular 8 and Super 8. Similarly, I would rather avoid sound projectors.
One model that I am considering is the Kodak Brownie 300 which has a 300 W lamp and a simple threading pattern. I find the plasic guards on the single drive sprocket a little flimsy, though.
The other model is the Bolex M8. Which is older, but more solid. The bulb is brighter at 500W. You can see it here: Bolex Collector | Projectors | M-8
These projectors will be in the theater, not in the booth. I think that's appropriate. It will more closely approximate the conditions of the original screeenings; they are intimate films.
I would appreciate your feedback on my reasoning as well as opinions and suggestions for these and other regular 8 mm projectors.
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