Super 8 projectors

[David Terraso]

I'm thinking about trying to telecine at home using a super 8 projector and my miniDV camera. I've seen loads of projectors on eBay that claim they are variable speed and great for video transfers. Does anyone have any advice on what my projector should have, or which models would be suitable for this? I've heard that I'll want to project at 20fps, is that right?

 

Some of the models I've seen are the Chinon 2000 and 4000GL, Sankyo Dualux 1000 and Keystone.

 

I realize I'll get professional results only with a professional transfer, but I'm just looking to play around right now.

 

Also, has anyone used the transer services at moviestuff.tv or bought any of their machines?

 

Cheers,

David

[jasarsenault]

Ive done this a few times. My projector only ran at 18 fps I believe. I had to slow my shutter a little. The image flickered a bit. Try it a few times. Sometimes you luck out and get a little less flicker. I try and get a pretty close. As well, make sure what your projecting off of is clean and flat. I had a transfer with a wrikle, and one with a spot off the wall. Kind of annoying and had to do it again. Also, whatever your image is playing can give off color. I was transfering b/w off an off white wall. gave it a cool sepia tone with an old fashioned flicker! Just experiment sice its free once you have the equipment.

Jason

[Marty Hamrick]

I've heard some really good things about the Workprinter.It's a projector that runs at 6fps into a condenser lens through which a videocam records it and sends it to a computer.Using software that can adjust the fps rate,you then covert to the frame rate you want.

Marty