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Author Topic: Kodak slide projector lens compatibility William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-11-2003 02:17 AM                        I bought a long lens that the paper insert said would fit "Kodak Slide projectors", but its outside diameter is about 1/16" too large to fit an Ektagraphic III. It's got the a molded rack on the side for the focus gear like an E III lens, and you'd think it would be compatible. What slide projector uses lenses with such a slightly larger OD ?  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 09-11-2003 05:49 AM                        Who made the lens?  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-12-2003 12:41 AM                        I just checked, & it has no name on the lens, case, or instruction sheet. It's made in Japan, & seems like an older product - it came in a felt-lined imitation leather tube-like case. My lesson is learned, but if I could find out what slide projector uses a lens with a barrel OD slightly larger than the Ektagraphic lens, I would sell it.  |  IP: Logged Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 09-12-2003 01:07 AM                     William if you still a lense let me know. I have a few sizes that I dont use. Email me. Give me a day or so, to go through the closet. Kyle  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-16-2003 07:00 AM                        Its rack & diameter are so similar to the Ektagraphic lens that it's very strange. The lens size needed was about 200mm/8 inch, & this one was sold as one for Ektagraphic & Kodak projectors. I'm still curious about what it fits.  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-26-2003 07:14 AM                        I understand that Kodak is soon going to discontinue its slide projector product line. Frank  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 09-26-2003 07:28 AM                        quote: I understand that Kodak is soon going to discontinue its slide projector product line. Correct.  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-26-2003 07:57 AM                        Why would they discontinue making slide projectors? The Ektagraphic models are quite good, and with Telex out of the slide projector business, that doesn't leave too many other options, and certainly none that have the same level of quality as the Kodak and Telex models at a reasonable price. So, what brands of slide projectors other than Kodak and Telex are people using?  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-26-2003 08:18 AM                     ELMO still makes and supports slide projectors. In fact, they over slide Tele-Cines that with resolutions all of the way up to SXGA (1280 x 1024) so you can view your slides on your new fangled DLP or even transfer them to DVD. Elmo Slide Projectors Elmo Slide to Video converters Steve  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-26-2003 04:16 PM                        Since the Ektagraph line is such a well designed machine (the museum has two that have been in service for 10 years and are still running strong), our solution will probably be to just buy three or four additional machines now and possibly a supply of the parts that are the most likely to wear out over time. We have a huge slide collection that are a core part of the museum's presentations so the need for slide projectors will continue well into the future. Stocking a few new machines to replace the working ones should they become unrepairable will put our ability to present these slides almost indefinately....at least much longer than I will have to worry about it. After that they can think of HiRez scanning for projection with their spanking new Eiki "Theatre" LCD projector. And John, I would guess that Kodak will still support the product with parts for quite a few years after the line shuts down as they did with the Eastman 25 series 16mm projectors, no? Frank PS -- in the same vein, Eiki plans to stop their 16mm projector line at the end of this year. Buy em up while you can.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-26-2003 06:00 PM                     Watch out on depending on the various slide scanners being around...once the those manufacturers see that slides are out of favor (and they quickly are)...those machines will disappear too...I saw it happen in the Super-8 market. I would get a Slide Tele-Cine in the not too distant future too if you plan to go that route. Steve  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-29-2003 01:10 AM                        Kodak lists (listed) 2 models for the extra-bright lamp module, one for the "beige" models & one for the "black". Is there no design difference except for color?  |  IP: Logged

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