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Author Topic: Cinemeccanica VIC 5/8 Projectors Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 10-02-2005 09:07 PM                        Hello Everyone: Since Cinemeccanica seems to have really shitty literature, what would one find on all the features of the VIC 8 and VIC 5? I'm talking about things you find on current literature, such as the Strong projectors: "-Conical two-wing high efficiency (>50%) Shutter -Air-Cooled Curved Film Trap and Gate (Water-Cooled Trap optional on all models, recommended for operation at 4000W and above) -Constant oil-mist lubrication of all internal parts for reduced maintenance requirement and long component life -Large diameter (24-tooth) feed and holdback sprockets with dual pad rollers for gentle film handling. All 35mm sprockets are VKF (LaVezzi Very Kind to Film) type. -Shutter timing is easily adjusted during operation, the only standard production film projector to boast such a feature. -The film compartment is open to allow easy access for threading and cleaning. -All major components are easily removed for maintenance." Thanks for the help!  |  IP: Logged John McConnel Expert Film Handler Posts: 118 From: Okmulgee, OK USA Registered: Nov 2003 posted 10-04-2005 08:48 PM                        The V-5s wouldn't have "constant oil mist lubrication", unless one had an oil can dripping on the belt.  |  IP: Logged Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 10-04-2005 09:50 PM                        Is threading of a Victoria 8 and Victoria 5 identical for 35mm?  |  IP: Logged John Walsh Film God Posts: 2490 From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way Registered: Oct 1999 posted 10-05-2005 07:40 AM                     Yes, the threading pattern of a V5 and a V8 are very similar. Quote - "The V-5s wouldn't have "constant oil mist lubrication", unless one had an oil can dripping on the belt." That was pretty funny!  |  IP: Logged Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 10-05-2005 12:42 PM                        BTW, I was just quoting the Strong website as to what they say in their product literature, as an example.  |  IP: Logged John McConnel Expert Film Handler Posts: 118 From: Okmulgee, OK USA Registered: Nov 2003 posted 10-05-2005 11:30 PM                        The V-8s do have an internal oil sump, and oil is circulated for lubrication.  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 10-06-2005 10:00 AM                        Vic 5s are driven by a series of two belts, a bit like the cam belt and secondary belt in a petrol-engined car. Only the intermittent unit is oil-immersed. This makes for very straightforward maintenance and mechanical repairs, which is one of the machine's key selling points as a multiplex workhorse. Apart from A-chain realignments, virtually anything which goes wrong with one can be fixed by a competent projectionist on site.  |  IP: Logged

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