Hello, i have Premier 20 and i try to perform projecting of film but unfortunately i have plenty horizontal lines. I try to adjust by the knob but unsuccessfully! I use transformer 220/110, 50 Hz ! And my film i think is 24 fps? Do you know something? Thank you in advance.
I rebuilt the amplifier one one of these models back in 1978. There was 1 sand covered power resistor burned open to add to the problem. A bit tight of a chassis but I was able to complete the job.
I bought one of these recently at a thrift store for about the same price. A beautiful machine but I found rebuilding the amplifier nearly impossible due to it’s cramped build very difficult to work on. IMO I was wondering if you had any luck?
This projector is kinder to film than any other brand of projector. However, you are not threading it correctly. You put the film into the takeup reel and then pull film down to the sound drum. Insert the film into the sound drum. Then, thread the film around the bottom of the top gear to the takeup reel. Then, put the film into the lens path, and over the top of the top gear to the supply reel. Much easier to thread than what you showed.
I used to operate a similar projector in the 60s but this units ability to run reverse at the flip of a switch is oddly unique. Can you imagine how many delicate films were wreaked by unfamiliar users back then! especially in schools. And, agree with your thoughts on the stationary sound drum (scratch trap) Nice demo.
Great video. I'd love a 16mm sound projector - have done ever since my 1970s schooldays when i spent more time watching the B&H Filmosound 16 more than the actual films! . As a L&H fan I'd like to say a big thank you for the music you used too!
The 3 claw shuttle produces a very steady pic. The amplifier is well designed, and uses novel circuitry such as the high frequency oscillator for quiet exciter lamp operation and light weight due to the very small high frequency power transformer. This is much like a modern cell phone charger. The electrolytics in mine were all still perfect.
Great Video.....I just got a Kalart at a yard sale.....I hope you don't mid if I ask your advice........The motor makes noise but the reels don't move......all the tubs light up and the lamp works too.....Should I just sell it for parts or try and fix it? Thanks
My dad collected 16mm films and had one of these Victors. I learned how to run it when I was 10 years old, and could thread it in less than a minute How difficult could it be?
A few years ago I bought an Ampro Stylist Major, similar to the one above except that it had a 12" speaker in a separate case the same size as the projector case. Also the flywheel on the soundhead was built inside the projector, the chute was also replaced with rollers making the film much easier to thread.
@@Jeremywchilds1975 I got mine here in the U.K. at the 9.5 Get together at Harpendon. As you perhaps know one of several film/equipment gatherings held in the U.K. perhaps your best place to find a decent one.
I Loved this machine. Easy to thread and protected the film with its safety loop trip mechanism. You're threading it the hard way. Engage the film on the takeup reel first. Pull down enough film to place it around the sound drum, and thread from there.
the light pink cable looks like today modern computer cable for internet on the outside the r.c.a. movie projector. laptop or desktop. old school technology. Was the movie projector modified? it looks like it. was modified with todays modifications. Ethernet cable from the back of the cable modem box. or telephone modem. their is nothing like it. the
I have an older Victor Model 60 which has a separate metal case for the speaker. Although the belts and pulleys look the same as 65-10, I found only the supply reel belt must be twisted to clear the opening. If both supply and take-up belts are twisted, the supply reel gets driven by the take up reel by the common pulley. By twisting only one belt, the pulley provides a little back tension to the supply reel. My Model 60 to work properly must not have the take up belt twisted. Keeping the belt untwisted allows the clutching action of the pulley to apply tension on the take up reel without the belt slipping. Unfortunately this causes the take-up spindle to turn in a direction that the film takes up other side out. Thus when the film is rewound, it makes sort of a sideways "S". These old projectors with the old lamps consume a lot of power. With a 1000 watt lamp the projector consumes 1200 Watts! Compare that to the newer projectors that only consume about 400 Watts and provide the same brightness.
I have had two Ampro P20's and one Stylist mine where the 110volts version with separate transformer made in the UK by Simplex.Out of all the projectors I've had since 1968 both 16mm and 8mm these Ampro's are not my favourite unfortunately.
You don't know how to thread the machine and that is why you think it is hard to thread. To thread it properly, open everything and thread the film to the takeup reel and turn the takeup reel about 3 times. Grab the film between the reels, bring it down to the sound drum, make a loop and insert it into the sound drum. Close the sound drum arms. Make a loop and thread the film to the lower portion of the upper gear. Close that gear. Thread around the tension rollers and your're half finished. Now make the bottom loop on the left side of the sound drum and align the film for the film gate. Close the film gate. Make a loop and thread the film through the top portion of the upper gear. Finished. Later Kalart Victors had this threading technique printed on the base of the machine. Doing it this way is fast and efficient. As for the safety trips, any missing or torn sprocket holes would turn the projector off. Compare this to any other 16mm projector where missing or torn sprocket holes would result in the film being mangled and broken. Further, Bell and Howell 16mm with the built in speaker had terrible sound compared to the Victor. The cord on the Victor speaker is long enough to place the speaker at the front of the room by the screen so it is facing the audience.
I own a 1960 Kalart Victor 82-25 w/solid state amp and optical/magnetic sound drum. I restored the unit 5 yrs ago. It,s quiet and runs like a champ and case and projector head are in mint condition. I,ll never sell it. It retailed originally for over a thousand dollars! Alot of money in 1960. It's heavy (40 lbs) but I love how it handles vintage films w/o tearing. 90% of its parts are original.
i just gave my husband this for christmas and it seems to be working great except for the movie sound. We hooked up the amp for the projector and it seems to be working (we hear a buzz) but we can't seem to get the sound from the movie. any thoughts? ali
I just got a one eBay. Your video is going to make it easier to work mine thanks. I need to figure out how to get sound because mine did not come with a speaker.
Hi did you get a transformer with yours? I have exactly the same projector and works straight from the plug to the projector with the cable that came with mine but if i run it on an RCD it keeps tripping out the fuse box? Am i supposed to use mine with a transformer??
Hi Please can i ask did your Ampro projector come with a transformer? I have the exact same model in silver.I did not get a transformer with mine just the 4 pin cable so i put a plug on the other end and put straight to the plug socket and it works a treat but when i use the Ampro on an RCD breaker switch the Ampro just flicks out and won't work? So am i suppose to use a transformer on the Ampro or not? I have seen other Ampro's on ebay with a seperate Ampro transformer?
Hi PCinoFlix thanks for the video, do you have any info on the amp that it uses, is a 15w a 25w ? Is there a number to id it.... Anything would help thanks.
I have an AMPRO Stylist and a Bell and Howell Auto Load Focus splicing machine that were my dad's and are in great shape…do you know anyone who might be interested in them?
I used to run these when I was in Junior High and High School. I could thread that thing blind folded. Great Machine and amazing to see a video of one running today. In my opinion the newer Bell and Howell self threading machine jammed more than the Kalart Victor.
I have an EIKI SL-O slot load 16mm projector in like new shape with all new belts and lamps, and I also have an old Forway Industries 16mm projector from the late 40's or early 50's in decent cosmetic condition for its age... WORKS like new. Do you have any idea's of the value of these two machines?
Enjoyed this. I remember when the Stylist came out. It was considerably lighter than the other Ampros. T think it was because the amplifier was AC-DC and had no power transformer. (The means the chassis is Hot.). Roy
I found a late 1940's Ampro Premier Model 20 a few years ago at the flea market for 7.00, which is somewhat larger than this projector. It mechanically worked great after a little cleaning & oiling.Tthe power amp was strong with no hum etc. but the exciter lamp would not light up. It turned out to be a bad capacitor, after replacing that everything worked fine. They are built like a tank.
