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Author Topic: FP20 guide roller positioning Jeff Else Expert Film Handler Posts: 125 From: Detroit, MI, USA Registered: Nov 2006 posted 02-14-2010 04:41 PM                     I've seen the two guide rollers immediately below the intermittent on the FP20 (etc..) in many different positions from completely horizontal to completely vertical and angles in between. opinions on the best position?  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 02-14-2010 04:57 PM                     The "normal" position is VERTICAL. However, you can use them to stabilize the film feeding the soundhead. By rotating them counter-clockwise, you will find a point where the vibration feeding into the soundhead will be minimized. If you are having any flutter issues, this can be of some benefit. Steve  |  IP: Logged Robert John Jeromson Master Film Handler Posts: 264 From: Auckland, New Zealand Registered: Jul 2004 posted 02-16-2010 02:40 AM                     Wouldn't mounting those two rollers vertical limit the skate pole adjustment and make it awkward the tuck the film around the intemittant behind the skate, especially in projectors where the lenses are a long way back?  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 02-16-2010 05:47 AM                     Nope, not really. The upper roller on the FP20 is small...the lower one is large. Steve  |  IP: Logged

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