The FP20/30s' are indeed very gentle on film as is the DP75. I've ran old brittle triacetate prints on them that a Century SA or Westar would tear to shreds.
Good light is not easy. I am on my 2nd lamphouse now. Its 1000w. (screen: 12x5ft @ 22ft) My previous lamp was 400w. My current lamp is a halogen conversion of a xenon unit. Almost bright enough. Looking like a 3rd lamp coming. Next will be a real xenon lamp.
Hello there, Just got an fp20 that I need to rewire as every cable was cut when the projector was removed from the cinema. Would it be possible to have photos and details of the wiring from yours ? Thanks!
I'd be interested to know the lamphouse design? At home I currently use a modified 24v/250w Rank Tutor 2 as a light source. It works well up to 7-8 ft wide images but needs a separate lamp table. Yours looks so much tidier. Many thanks for sharing!