robertneger

My 6 x 6 slide projector was too old to repair. I want to project my 6 cm square slides. I saw a Kinderman projector on e-bay. I can't justify the cost of a Hasselblad projector. Does anyone have any experience with a Kinderman. The cost of a used Kinderman projector is around $150. Any other suggestions for a reasonably priced 6 x 6 projector for an occasional user. Thanks,
Ace

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

I recall the Kinderman projectors were well made and importantly had good ventilation systems so slide with no become damaged due to overheating. The model I had for 6x6 sliders was a nice unit with good optical qualities but when we start to create multiple projector slide show at my studio we had to go to the more expensive Hasselblad mode because the had connectivity to dissolve control units much like the Ektographic models we used for 35mm and super-slides.

It may sound crazy but there is nothing like the screen quality of a full 2 1/2" square slide. We used three to four projectors to create lap-dissolves, wipes, fades, slide animations, and panoramic images made with 3 projectors in tandem. We used a tape-recorded soundtrack with Dia-Pilet signals to control the projectors. Nowadays we do some of this work digitally and its more convenient and rather nice but the quality ain't the same.

It is possible that the cost of some of the better projectors may have come down in recent years, however, I have not checked lately. I don't know which ones are still in current manufacture- if any. The availability of trays might present a problem. Also check to see of replacement lamp are still available and if so, you may want to keep a few in stock,

The Kinderman model you mention at $150. may be a good deal if the unit is in good condition and the fan is working correctly. If you have an extesive collection of 6x6 slides, it is certainly worth having a projector that can exhibit them correctly and safely.

The clients used to remark that our 6x6 slide show was like watching a movie filmed in Panavision 70.

gmw12 Loc: Indianapolis & Windsor/UK & Montreux/Switzerl

Kindermann is a good brand. Mine are 45 year old and still in perfect condition. Just check that the tungsten lamp type is still available for replacement.

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

I never had any problems with my Kindermann.

rcarol

Have you considered scanning the transparencies then using a digital projector?

BebuLamar

You would need an 8k projector to match the quality of a 6x6 slide.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

That would matter only to pixel peepers of rear projection slide and video screens.

Normal viewing distance for a 65” screen is between 5.5 and 8 feet. At that range, 4K is overkill.