It is VERY difficult to find folks willing to work on "vintage"
film projectors, primarily due to parts
availability and the lack of techs.
Film projectors
are very complicated, electro-mechanical devices. There are many
sub-assemblies and systems within each, and all must be working well
together for the unit to function with any accuracy and dependability
and not "eat", damage or destroy your precious films and movies. The
moving parts always rely on lubricants to function properly and there
are commonly a rubber parts / components as well. Most projectors you
see available today, were originally sold from the 1950's through the
early 1980's. Thus at best, a projector is probably at least 25 years
old. Most are 30-40 years old. Interesting things happen to 30+ year old
lubricants and rubber parts. Lubricants actually coagulate and will
cause "close tolerance" parts to seize or freeze up rendering them
immobile. Rubber parts can become brittle and cracked, only to break
when the unit is started up. The rubber can also revert back towards
it's natural state and become a gooey tar like substance. Many folks
think you can simply install a new rubber belt, and a new projector lamp
/ bulb and it will be 'good to go'. While you might 'get lucky' and make
that happen, odds are most projectors will need a complete overhaul /
repair / restoration. Virtually every used projector out there will need
and require 4-18 hours of technician time to be brought to a "usable"
state. Simply 'repairing' an obvious symptom, is typically not enough to
address the issues a machine may have to any degree of usefulness. The
main 'fix' for a 30-40 year old film projector is to have 'the clock
rolled back' on it.
Most of these folks should be able to
assist in the repair / restoration of your Regular-8mm, Super-8
mm, Silent & Sound film / movie projectors by brands such as; Bell &
Howell, B&H, Canon, Cinestar, Chinon, De-Jur, Eumig, Gaf, Anscovision
Emdeko, Keystone, Kodak, Du-All, Moviedeck, Ektasound, Ekta-Sound,
Minolta, Revere, Sankyo, Dualux, Sears, Vernon, Vivtar, Wollensak and
possibly others.
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8mm Film Projector repair:
California,
Granada Hills, ‘IJM Inc.’
http://www.ijmincorporated.com/services.html
phone: (818) 365-0385
/ email:
dix984@yahoo.com
“Is your equipment broken or do parts need to be replaced? We can help
you.
- We repair film cameras and projectors in a professional, experienced
manner.”
California, San
Diego ‘Kurts Camera Repair’ http://www.kurtscamerarepair.com/camera-repair.html
Phone 619.286.1810 / email:
inforeq@kurtscamerarepair.com
“Kurt's can provide expert repair service on most all digital, video and
film cameras. We also specialize in 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm film projectors
and 35mm slide projectors.”
Illinois,
Chicago
http://www.icamera.com/index.html phone: (312) 630-1017 /
email:
Support@icamera.com
I have spoken with them personally, and they are able to do repairs /
restoration on many 8mm & 16mm film projectors.
Massachusetts, Arlington
“Sanford Camera Repair” Since 1955 Phone: 781-648-2505
http://www.sanfordcamerarepair.com/av.html email:
SanfordCam@aol.com
“Sanford Camera Repair has an entire department dedicated to repairing
projectors. We carry a large inventory of replacement parts, and have a
full compliment of tools and alignment jigs especially designed for
projectors. ”
Michigan, Grand Rapids, 'Blackies TV'
Modern & Vintage, Consumer &
Pro-Audio repairs.
www.blackiestv.com
Servicing / Repairing Stereo Receivers, Amplifiers,
Guitar Amps, Tuners, EQs, Turntables, Cassette Decks, Reel to Reels,
Speaker re-coning / re-foaming, and most consumer
audio equipment. Also service Video gear such as Beta VCR's, VHS as well
as TV's, Flat Screens and DVD
players. Also repair / service Pro-Audio / PA gear, guitars and
keyboards / synthesizers. They can even service film projectors.
Minnesota,
White Bear Lake, ‘Northwest Camera and Video Repair’
http://www.northwestcamera.com email:
info@northwestcamera.com phone: 651-483-8588
“We
repair 8mm Film Projectors as well as most makes and models of photographic equipment - Older cameras
with hard to find parts - Minor repairs for the battery cover or film
door that breaks - Flash foot that breaks - Digital cameras – 8mm & 16mm
movie film Projectors – Slide Projectors – Lenses”
New York,
Flushing, ‘Eltek Repair’ http://www.eltekrepair.com/
phone: 718-460-4471 /
E-mail:
eltekrepair@eltekrepair.com
“Specialized only in 8mm film projectors and transvideos, ELTEK provides
prompt, quality repair service to all brands and models.”
Texas,
Houston, 'Bammel TV'
www.bammeltv.com
Full-Line
electronics / appliance service center in the Houston Area! Fast
IN-HOME, Carry In or Ship in / Ship out Service - 6 days A Week- All
Brands.
THEY DO HOUSE CALLS!!!
Servicing most consumer electronics audio and
video equipment including some film projector
repairs.
OUTSIDE OF THE USA
Australia, Dubbo, "Camera Check Point"
www.cameracheckpoint.com
8mm film projector repairs, belts and more.
Canada,
Ontario, Mississauga,
http://www.camerarepaircanada.com/crc_services_nf.html
Phone: (905)
891-6960 / email:
keno@camerarepaircanada.com
"Here are a few
items they offer expert service on: •
Professional digital cameras • Film cameras • Digital video cameras /
Camcorders • Overhead projectors • 8mm film movie cameras • Light meters
• Lenses & Motor drives (winders) • Slide projectors • 16mm projectors •
8mm film movie projectors"
UK,
Middx., Stanmore “The 8mm Shed Shop”
http://www.the8mmshedshop.co.uk/
Land Line Phone: 020 8204 8434
“Experienced
Repair Technician - John has many years of experience in audio-visual
repair. He can repair most Standard and Super 8 projectors, and most
slide and overhead projectors, and he works hard to provide excellent
one-on-one customer service.”
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Again, we do not do any work on
'outside' equipment here at Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. We only restore
and sell our own inventory. The above
'Repair / Restoration Resource' contacts are merely contacts we have amassed. You would
need to contact them directly with your needs. They may or may not
choose to take on your project based on many factors. We are not
endorsing their services in any manner and any business you choose to
pursue with any of them is at your risk / choice.
These are links around the US and
abroad that we are aware of
that can potentially do repairs on 8mm movie / film
projectors. Always check them out
independently on your own. Some may have the ability to
accept shipped units.
One of the most important aspects to sending a unit off for
repair or restoration, is to POSITIVELY INSURE that it has been packed sufficiently &
appropriately for safe transit. You must also inquire as to the ability of the
business that repairs / restores the unit to do the same. This cannot be
assumed. Even professional packaging companies may have 'new hires' that are not
experienced in packing, 'high-mass / fragile' electronics for safe transit, so
you must ask detailed questions as to the packing methods that will be utilized
and ascertain that they will be sufficient.
While transit damaged units are great for our parts business, almost
all damage to shipments is due to inadequate packaging. They are not
making most of these vintage units anymore, and it's a real shame when
we loose another piece, un-necessarily to unprofessional packing. You
know it's going to get 'rough handling', dropped, kicked, ran over, shot
at, and probably involved in a F5 tornado somewhere along the way, SO
PACK IT THAT WAY.
If you are one of the above listed companies and want
to modify your listing, or to be added to a category change, categories,
or be removed from the page completely, feel free to contact us.
If you would like your repair facility listed and feel it would be a
'good fit' for the page, feel free to contact us.
Hope this info helps.
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