Buddy, you must be a millionaire owning all that equipment. I'm sure a 16mm projector (Bell and Howell, Singer, Eiki, Kodak) would cost around 600-800 american dollars. A 35/70mm projector with DTS sound, I'd say around 200-300 thousand american dollars. I'd just settle with a PS3 and 40" LCD TV. They cost around 1500 american dollars.
@Rlotpir1972 You honestly think a 35/70mm projector costs $200K? You're orders of magnitude off, especially with the fact that theaters are going digital all the time.
I was fortunate to see "My Fair Lady","Cleopatra","Karthum" and some other movies of 70 MM Multi track (6 I believe) in 1970s at Saphire an Unique 70MM Theater.Since the projectionist was a friend of my brother , I could go to the room and saw the projector(s!)
I worked for years on a pair of these beasts, nearly everything we ran was in 70mm mainly road show stuff. They certainly don't make projectors like these any more, they weigh a ton. The DP75 which followed is a lightweight by comparison. Nice set up, you've obviously got too much money ! LOL.
What a great projector and sound system. I have 2 Century's 70/35mm in my home theatre but hardly use them because of trying to find movies. I only have the old mag sound set up. Your system is wonderful and must have cost a fortune. Thanks for the post. What size is your home theatre. Mine seats 20 and just installed a gold curtain and masking in front of my screen like the old days.
So nice to see Your fine set-up - and the original (white light) soundhead.
I miss both that and the spool boxes on mine.... -and the need of changing
to 70mm...! ( -the latter taking two minutes !!)
This august, my two DP's have been on duty for 50 years - at my place for 36 with 3 show average per day. I hate to think about digital killing these two very dear children of mine - or at least putting them out of work, and I'm in no hurry !!
Questions:1- Is the DTS reader mounted where the 35mm mag cluster was mounted at? 2- Is there a beam spreader in front of that ORC 1000 lamphouse that you mount when doing 70mm presentations? True, "JJ's" were easier to do a switchout, but doing one in a Simplex XL35/70mm unit requires the manual water jacket trap changeout with redoing the coolant hoses. Good luck
Nice machine, but the JJ's are SO much easier to change from 35mm to 70mm...literally a gate swap and intermittent show swap...flip the rollers over and you're done. JJ wins for me.
I've been told those projectors are extremely heavy. How did you manage to get a DP70 in your house? Somone mentioned you need to rent an engine hoist just to handle the projector head.
Amazing video. I think I saw some shots of you at the BFCC with a Westar. How about doing a similar film for that projector as well? That DP70 is really nice.
Hey, why was the film all red?
tejojo 1 month ago
Buddy, you must be a millionaire owning all that equipment. I'm sure a 16mm projector (Bell and Howell, Singer, Eiki, Kodak) would cost around 600-800 american dollars. A 35/70mm projector with DTS sound, I'd say around 200-300 thousand american dollars. I'd just settle with a PS3 and 40" LCD TV. They cost around 1500 american dollars.
Rlotpir1972 2 months ago
@Rlotpir1972 You honestly think a 35/70mm projector costs $200K? You're orders of magnitude off, especially with the fact that theaters are going digital all the time.
slycordinator 1 month ago
I was fortunate to see "My Fair Lady","Cleopatra","Karthum" and some other movies of 70 MM Multi track (6 I believe) in 1970s at Saphire an Unique 70MM Theater.Since the projectionist was a friend of my brother , I could go to the room and saw the projector(s!)
We miss them nowand really sorry
Subramanian
Chennai
India
nsubbu135 3 months ago
How much does a film cost on 35mm, or even 70mm
Or do you just rent the films.
rorrt 5 months ago
Totally fantastic - sadly I only have room for a digital rig these days - also 'Phillips fed', but not quite the same!
keithspillett 8 months ago
Hey can anybody tell me if kodak still makes 65mm/70mm film with the magnetic stripe 6 track? Or is that obsolete?
dhampex 9 months ago
OUTSTANDING... SIMPLY "OUTSTANDING"!!
YOU ARE TRULY A MOVIE MAN!
1974Flyingsub 1 year ago
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EmpireLS56KW 1 year ago
I worked for years on a pair of these beasts, nearly everything we ran was in 70mm mainly road show stuff. They certainly don't make projectors like these any more, they weigh a ton. The DP75 which followed is a lightweight by comparison. Nice set up, you've obviously got too much money ! LOL.
mif70 1 year ago
Superb setup Ben. Id love to come and check this out for myself sometime. :)
megaplexprjectionist 1 year ago
What a great projector and sound system. I have 2 Century's 70/35mm in my home theatre but hardly use them because of trying to find movies. I only have the old mag sound set up. Your system is wonderful and must have cost a fortune. Thanks for the post. What size is your home theatre. Mine seats 20 and just installed a gold curtain and masking in front of my screen like the old days.
rick barszcz
bristol, ct.
Bootboyrick 1 year ago
Thanks for your kind comments, the setup was built up over a few years and the seating I have is about 6 and the Room is about 8ft x 14ft.
westrex5000 1 year ago
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EmpireLS56KW 1 year ago
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EmpireLS56KW 1 year ago
Hey, I know that DTS player. ;) Weird to see something that used to be in my home on the other side of the big "pond". How is it working out for you?
You have a great set-up there. Very nice!
joshjens 1 year ago
@joshjens
It works fine thanks, although sometimes it fails to Boot up correctly.
Thanks for your comments nad glad your enjoyed the Video.
westrex5000 1 year ago
Hi, Ben
So nice to see Your fine set-up - and the original (white light) soundhead.
I miss both that and the spool boxes on mine.... -and the need of changing
to 70mm...! ( -the latter taking two minutes !!)
This august, my two DP's have been on duty for 50 years - at my place for 36 with 3 show average per day. I hate to think about digital killing these two very dear children of mine - or at least putting them out of work, and I'm in no hurry !!
All the best from Malling, Denmark !
biografmand 1 year ago
@biografmand
Hi,
Thanks for your kind comments, we try to keep the DP70 Flag flying over here in the UK as well
westrex5000 1 year ago
Questions:1- Is the DTS reader mounted where the 35mm mag cluster was mounted at? 2- Is there a beam spreader in front of that ORC 1000 lamphouse that you mount when doing 70mm presentations? True, "JJ's" were easier to do a switchout, but doing one in a Simplex XL35/70mm unit requires the manual water jacket trap changeout with redoing the coolant hoses. Good luck
DSM1G90 1 year ago
Nice machine, but the JJ's are SO much easier to change from 35mm to 70mm...literally a gate swap and intermittent show swap...flip the rollers over and you're done. JJ wins for me.
WestlineDI 1 year ago
I've been told those projectors are extremely heavy. How did you manage to get a DP70 in your house? Somone mentioned you need to rent an engine hoist just to handle the projector head.
mathewbailey08 1 year ago
Amazing video. I think I saw some shots of you at the BFCC with a Westar. How about doing a similar film for that projector as well? That DP70 is really nice.
hansformat 1 year ago