8mm projector repairs conducted at a Dunkin Donuts shop. Munchkins not included.
memories and scribbly notes from a techie Talk:
TECHIE: Too bad you got the wrong projector but to be fair the seller likely
just assumed it was Super 8mm or thought there was no real difference.
The physical differences are minimal.
Jane: Both films are even have the exact same width.
TECHIE: Few people these days have hands-on experience with ANY kind of film
camera. I remember when Super 8 first came out I thought the "Super"
simply meant it had extra features. Like great dental work, Jane.
I've seen people today on photo forums looking for help with full manual
35mm film cameras ask questions along the lines of...
'When I pull the long plastic tape out of the metal can, how do I turn on
the motor to pull it into the camera?' Sadly the answer is 'Uhh there is
no motor and you ruined the tape which is actually called film'.
I remember reading articles in 60's photo magazines that said it was not a
bright
idea to have two incompatible film formats where the
physical differences are not visible to the untrained eye.
Jane: So the 60's writers were correct and the problem continues today when buyers
and sellers would have to know all this and at a minimum a buyer
needs to do independent research on a particular model number
camera/projector.
TECHIE: It's still a fine example of a 8mm projector.From 1932 up to the late 60's when Super 8 became
dominant.
BLOG Note- Super 8 has the smaller
square sprocket holes. The older 8mm has the bigger rectangular holes. interesting.
TECHIE: I'll double check my projector and make sure all is well. I'll let you borrow it since you got screwed. Especially with the bulbs. They blow out easily, terrible life span. You're gonna be fine.
THE ENDD (sic) yay.
LIVE PERFORMANCE STILL …
bye.
