Alain LeTourneau

Anyone know if there are restrictions for air travel with Lead Acid, NiCD, or NiMH batteries? I'm flying with gear and I'm wondering if I need to pack my batteries with my carry-on or with check-in cases which go underneath in cargo storage? Alain

I thought I'd jump in here on this one... Regarding pressure plate spec for ACL/NPR (which I believe is the same) it's 80 grams per sq centimeter. Now this is variable though, black and white film being thinner than color. (The pressure plate setting also affects camera noise and battery life, but I think this fact has already been mentioned within this thread.) The other variable is the film speed, the faster the camera speed (say 75 fps, like with the ACL motor) the more pressure is required. At least, this is what I heard from Bernie O'Doherty. The spring pressure is very easy to adjust on the ACL/NPR. It's amazing how simple it is. The tool to check the pressure (as far as I know) is very expense, unless someone knows of a cheap option I have not heard of...some tool for checking grams per sq centimeter? Alain LeTourneau

Andrew, I couldn't agree more...the NPR is indeed a fine camera. I own two of them. IMO, the NPR is better than the ACL which I find a finicky and oddball'd machine. But that's a personal thing, I know many folks who own ACLs and think its a dream. I looked at Aaton's for awhile before realizing there was no reason to break the bank and kill myself paying the thing off. Sure it looks sexy, but with good glass (and your package definitely has good glass), the NPR will record an image that is equal to the SR and 54LTR/XTR cameras. I'm curious, what's the serial number of your camera body? Alain

Honestly, I'd ditch the CP and buy and Eclair NPR. It is better in every way, and the conversion to super 16 is in the ballpark of a Bolex conversion....very affordable. The CP is similar to the Arri BL, two cameras that have not made the leap to super 16 very well. I couldn't stand the thought of going back to a displacement mag, coaxial is just so nice. Alain

Please post you feedback to the forum after you get you EBM back from AZ. Very curious to hear about your experience and AZ's work. Alain

There's Clive Tobin... http://www.tobincinemasystems.com/page9.html Alain But of course, it's not exactly what AZ is selling for the EBM. Alain

BTW, you are on my list of NPR owners on the forum... Alain

Andrew, Did you recenter the C mount as well? BTW, why are you selling this package? Looks like you put a great deal of energy into putting a nice package together. Alain

I talked to Andrew at AZ the other day, as I'm sending one of my Alcan motors to him. Never used his services before but have heard good things. His motor conversions are twice as much as other folks but the conversions are also a little more than what other folks provide and in some case for models of cameras that nobody covers. His Bolex motor conversion look pretty nice. Alain

New price 4/24/06. $875 plus shipping. --Alain

Thanks Tim, yeah, I've tried the above email (listed on the site) and it just keeps bouncing back. I was hoping maybe he was on the forums or someone who knows him is... Alain

Thanks for the correction John, I had intended to write D96 but was going from faulty memory banks. Alain

Does anyone have a contact phone number or email for the fellow who created the following site for the Eclair NPR? http://members.aol.com/npr16mm/ The email on the site is no good when I've tried it. -Alain

Still available. --Alain

Sorry, I'm not looking to sell any of the motors I own. Good luck in your search. Alain

I have 3x Alcan motors. Two of which are 24/25 swtichable, and the other is variable speed 5-32fps. The motor lowers the height of the camera, and lessens the weight by 1-2 lbs. These are not easy to find...you might consider purchasing a camera package with the motor, then switch the motor and re-sell the package. Remember not all Alcan motors go up to 54fps. There were many different models made which will frustrate your search for an Alcan 54. I thought I spotted a Haflexx on eBay recently, no? Alain

Still available. Alain

UN54 (ISO 100) is about $75 USD per 400' roll. N74 (ISO 400) is about $90 USD. Of course, the above price quotes depend on the exchange rate. Then on top of this you have to factor in shipping and handling. You might try contacting labs who use ORWO print stocks and see if they would order some camera stocks for you. ORWO stocks process in standard D94 chemistry. Alain

Yes, I've had the 50D recommended to me by several folks. As for the 1030, I don't have $3360 to spend on the head alone. I hear what you're saying but I'm just not in the market for something at that price point. I'm in the sub-$1K market. Used, and old or the new low-end Cartoni systems are what I've been considering. Thanks for repsonding to my query. Alain

Then you need the adapter: PL > B. Most any camera tech will sell these. Alain

A friend of mine in Seattle is selling his ACLII. I told him I'd post it a few places on the web. He's the original owner, purchased directly from Eclair factory just as Eclair was going out of business. Details are below, email me offlist for contact info - alainletourneau2002@yahoo.com. Only serious buyers please. Eclair ACL II camera body - s/n 2637 Eclair HD motor (recently serviced and under warranty) - s/n 2763 2x 400' mags (french) - s/n SC895, SC588 Kinoptik viewfinder - s/n 95101 1x Eclair on-board bat w/ mounting bracket (needs recell) 2x powers cables for on-board batteries Eclair to Arri-B adapter Eclair to Arri Std adapter Eclair to Nikon adapter Battery, large capacity (needs recell) Cable for lg capacity battery Delsey cutomized case

Yes, but is your A-Minima Aaton mount or PL? The adapter will likely run you $300 or more. Alain

No it does not. It's the lens, focus gear, and front and rear caps. Alain

I mean... http://www.fordelabs.com Alain

Forde Labs has merged with Alpha Cine.... Now both at Lenora St address. http://www.forde.com for more details. Alain