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David J Hilsgen
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 192
From: SAUK RAPIDS,MN . USA
Registered: Aug 2004

posted 07-08-2017 09:44 PM

Just curious how many of these heads are still operating ,out there.
The one i have here at the willow creek plymouth,mn was manufactured oct of 1987 & has the the lens turret.& still running fine. im trying to talk the company into buying a spare. now that we running so much 70mm

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Mark Gulbrandsen
Resident Trollmaster

Posts: 16657
From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99

posted 07-08-2017 09:52 PM

If you plan on running film into the near future then definitely find a spare for parts!!! Many weak spots in that head....

Mark

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