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OK--So I just won my bid on a Bell & Howell 469 dual 8/super-8 projector on Ebay, and I have some questions so I can be ready when it arrives on my doorstop:
For editing purposes, I've seen the cement splicers highly recommended, but they're very hard to find. If I WERE to find one, is cement for them still available? And if I go the tape splice path, same question--where does one buy tape splices these days?
Also, the only flaw (god willing) with the projector I'm getting is that it only has one reel adaptor hub--for super-8 reels--and the seller implied that there should be another one for 8 mm reels. What is the difference between 8 and super-8 reels, and where can one find B&H projector parts these days?
Thanks for your help!
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Hi and welcome to home cinema! If your projector is a dual type (Super8+regualar8) it has film spool drives with a smaller diameter than S8 film spools. To attach a S8 spool to a regular 8 or dual projector, you need an adapter which fits in the centre of the spool. Normally, when purchasing a NEW spool, a adpater automatically comes with it. Some Dual type projectors only have the small reg 8 wheel at the front arm for the film roll, the take up roll has a large diameter.
For splicing, I recomend a Bolex cement splicer. I have tested a huge number of diferent splicers and this is the only one, that REALLY is satisfying, providing prof results. Cement is widly available (Kodak prof cement). Tape splicers are faster, but the tapes lift off the projector pressure plate each time they pass (thickness of the tape) and affect focus. So, if you know where are the splices, you?ll note them and wait for them to come! For me, this disturbs the whole joy of film watching. Tape for the most common tape splicers (ciro endless tape, w?rker tapes, agfa tapes etc) is easy available.
When cement splicing, you must be very careful with the dust and clean it always with antistatic clothes. After finishing, you should clean and lub the film.
Pedro
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