I have a Pradovit with a Leitz Wetzlar Colorplan 90mm / f2.5 lens. Bought in
Hong Kong in 1971 and built to last five lifetimes at least. The slide
changing mechanism could be somewhat less clunky and noisy, and the fan also
less noisy, but the image resolution is superb as are the cable operated
focusing and slide changing mechanisms. The noise level is quite tolerable
but compared to today's silent machines it is noticeable. For $100 this must
be the best bargain around.
jh
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From: "Richard Smith" <rsmith@xxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Mailing List (E-mail)" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, 23 July, 2003 07:27 PM
Subject: [OM] slide projector
> I'm looking for a slide projector and really need some advice. I have
years
> of experience with slide projectors (retired university professor), but
they
> were all noisy rattletrap Kodak Carousels. I'd like to find a quality
> machine that humms along quietly and has an excellent lens. I've checked
> out Eb** and it looks like I can find something good for around $100.
> Someone just won a Leica Pradovit with lens and bag for $100, and another
> got one for $55. There is a Leica P150 (with a noisy fan) on Eb** right
now
> that looks tempting for probably under $100. Kodak Carousels that look
> clean often go for $50-$100. I see familiar names like Ektagraphic III,
> Ektapro, Kodak 5900, 4200, 750, and so on, but don't know which ones to
> seriously consider. I'll spend some time researching the subject, but
would
> greatly appreciate an informed push in the right direction. And, if
anyone
> on the list has a nice projector for sale, please contact me off list.
> Thanks very much
>
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