Kodak Carousels
Apr 8, 2020 20:50:47 #
A couple years back I removed the slides from a dozen or so. After asking around, nobody wanted them or even knew anyone that might want them, so I threw them away.
Presently I'm digitizing the slides.
Presently I'm digitizing the slides.
Apr 8, 2020 23:04:47 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
burkphoto wrote:
I used to do multi-image shows in the 1980s. We had 15 Kodak E2 projectors driven by a Clear Light Superstar system (five 3-projector dissolves and a controller card and software in an Apple IIe, plus a four-track TASCAM tape deck to drive it).
I did a few shows with 140-slide trays. Murphy's Law bit me one time... That was enough!
Normally, we put all our slides in pin-registered Wess glass mounts. Cleaning four glass surfaces and two film surfaces was LOADS of fun... (not).
I did a few shows with 140-slide trays. Murphy's Law bit me one time... That was enough!
Normally, we put all our slides in pin-registered Wess glass mounts. Cleaning four glass surfaces and two film surfaces was LOADS of fun... (not).
I'm doing the slide sorting and digitizing now and my Kodak Carousel 850H hasn't choked on my 140 trays ..... yet.
Apr 8, 2020 23:44:26 #
PlymouthWoodworker wrote:
I have 25 Carousel trays (140 slides each) that I'd like to give away. Has anyone found that there is a market for these (free or otherwise). Where can I donate?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I would be happy to take about 6 off of your hands. Just let me know the cost of shipping.
Apr 9, 2020 00:15:58 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I'm doing the slide sorting and digitizing now and my Kodak Carousel 850H hasn't choked on my 140 trays ..... yet.
Most Kodak Carousel projectors don’t choke on amateur trays. The Ektagraphic II Pro Series did, on occasion. My Ektagraphic III AT doesn’t choke on them.
Main reason we didn’t like 140-slide trays: They did not hold Wess glass mounts, the industry standard in the 1980s.
Apr 9, 2020 00:28:41 #
burkphoto wrote:
Maybe sell them or give them away at a flea market?
Note: If you have Ektachrome or Fujichrome slides older than 10 years, scan or copy them NOW. Kodachrome and Anscochrome are reasonably stable, but the others generally fade in at least one dye layer.
My Ektachromes from the 1980s are quite "gone." My Kodachromes from the 1960s are all intact.
Note: If you have Ektachrome or Fujichrome slides older than 10 years, scan or copy them NOW. Kodachrome and Anscochrome are reasonably stable, but the others generally fade in at least one dye layer.
My Ektachromes from the 1980s are quite "gone." My Kodachromes from the 1960s are all intact.
Bill,
Yep... sure do miss Kodachrome 25... that was the best film ever!!
Apr 9, 2020 11:05:20 #
I'm not even sure what model Ektagraphic model I own. I bought it from a AV company that was hanging it up! I also own a older 850 that has had problems, then we had a shelf in a closet drop, so I just gave up.
Regarding the life of slides, Agfa chrome film will disappear before the Ektachromes. 3M imported a film from Italy that also fails--I think it was called Dyna color. But the worse was 'tourist slides' that you bought from a rack in gift stores--generally 5 in a pack. Those slides were made from color negatives originals on a Kodak print film.
I once had a project from a new-phone in client from a neighboring state. He wanted spec shots at a reduced rate, then said he'd call back with selections to repeat for a final brochure. We didn't have a 35mm Polaroid back at the time, so I went out with regular Ektachrome. When I got back in the studio, I told my lab guy to just wash the film for a few seconds then dry. He did and in about 2 years those images had turned red and then pretty much disappeared. Luckily they picked several views and I went back out on a better evening and gave them some longer lasting images for their brochure. But the problem with most of the E3/4/6 processed films was the quality control of the processor. Most of my Ektachromes are holding up well.
Regarding the life of slides, Agfa chrome film will disappear before the Ektachromes. 3M imported a film from Italy that also fails--I think it was called Dyna color. But the worse was 'tourist slides' that you bought from a rack in gift stores--generally 5 in a pack. Those slides were made from color negatives originals on a Kodak print film.
I once had a project from a new-phone in client from a neighboring state. He wanted spec shots at a reduced rate, then said he'd call back with selections to repeat for a final brochure. We didn't have a 35mm Polaroid back at the time, so I went out with regular Ektachrome. When I got back in the studio, I told my lab guy to just wash the film for a few seconds then dry. He did and in about 2 years those images had turned red and then pretty much disappeared. Luckily they picked several views and I went back out on a better evening and gave them some longer lasting images for their brochure. But the problem with most of the E3/4/6 processed films was the quality control of the processor. Most of my Ektachromes are holding up well.
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