Tips for repairing a film projector and addresses for repair shops

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Can I repair my film projector or slide projector myself?

It depends very much on your own dexterity.If a projector has been idle for a long time, a repair often begins with:

• removing old fat
• apply new lubrication
• replacing strings
• lamp replacement

If you are somewhat handy, the above problems can often be solved yourself, with the right tools and parts.This solves the problems in many cases. However, not always. Other common problems:

• the lamp base is defective
• gears are cracked and need to be replaced
• electronic components are defective. You can think of capacitors, diodes, resistors, ICs.
• the gripper adjustment is no longer correct
• the framework setting must be adjusted
• the cam / cam follower needs to be replaced.

For these problems it is often necessary to call in a professional.For parts to order, see our parts finder .Tools for repairing film projectors and slide projectorsMaintenance products for cleaning and lubricating your film projector or slide projector 

Addresses for maintenance and repair film and video equipment

Netherlands:

• Juul Koolen – Eindhoven – 06-11228040 juul.koolen@chello.nl: Film projectors 8mm, super 8, 9.5 mm, 16mm, Bell & Howell 16mm film projectors: replacement of worm gears
• Corona Imaging – Almere, https://www.coronabeeldtechniek.nl/projector-reparatie/ +31 (0)36 546 9565 service@coronabeeldtechniek.nl (all)
• Electronica&Zo – Den Bosch – Rob Smulders – agfsmulders@hotmail.com, tel nr: 0611116638 – Reparatie video apparatuur: VHS, video8, Hi8, Digital8, miniDV, Betamax, Video2000
• Erik Snel – Drachten, E-mail: menerik.snel@gmail.com (specialist Eumig and mechanical problems)
• Digital Super8 – Venray, E-mail: digitalsuper8@gmail.com – repair of Elmo GS1200 and Bauer super8 projectors. On the basis of intake is determined whether repair is possible or is possibly referred
• Electro Service Midden Brabant (Udenhout – North Brabant) : https://www.esmb.nl: Video, Camcorders, Tape recorders
• Technivision www.technivision.nl Eindhoven: image and sound equipment repairs
• Theo Kooijmans tkooijmans@universaldv.nl Specialization: Repair and maintenance of 8mm and 16mm film projectors (Elmo, Bell & Howell, etc.). Background: Technical specialist with experience in TV and video technology. Activity: In my spare time, I am an enthusiast and enjoy restoring, adjusting, and preserving classic film projectors and associated peripherals. Areas of interest: Film transport mechanisms, digital image processing and editing, and scanning techniques.

Belgium:

• Steve De Wachter, E-mail: kipropsandcollectables@gmail.com, Korenbloemstraat 24, 9150 Kruibeke, East Flanders, Belgium.

Germany:

• Guy Parker: Merzbarn.berlin@gmail.com (Braun Nizo Super 8 camera verkoop / onderhoud ) – Berlin, Germany

Australia:

• Joel Bleakley – Melbourne area – joelbleakley@gmail.com

France:

• https://filmtech-riviera.fr/ (Cannes) repair for 8mm, 16mm and 35mm film equipment
• https://backtosuper8.com/ (Lyon, France) repair super 8 cameras

Italy:

• Ciao da Francesco E-mail: prospero1977@hotmail.com (16mm, 35mm, 70mm film equipment)

United Kingdom:

• John White Projector Repair: http://www.the8mmshedshop.co.uk/
• Bill Parsons (Kent): Elmo projector repair: bparsons892@gmail.com

Czech Republic:

• Petr VaněčekL repairs and maintenance of amateur film projectors. purchase of 16 mm film cameras and accessories Bolex, Arriflex, Eclair, Meopta and others: 29vanecek@email.cz

United States:

• John Capazzo – New Jersey USA – Phone: 973 923 0636 – Repairs Elmo, Eumig ans Sankyo
• Bill Phillips – 16mmprojector repair https://16mmprojectorrepair.com/ pcav@optonline.net – Eiki, B&H, Hokushin, Long Island, NY.
• http://www.rcsclassic16mm.com/ – Flin, MI, USA – B&H, EIKI, Elmo, Ringmaster
• Paul Fortea (Chicage area) : Offering worm gear replacement and rebuilds on all Bell and Howell 1500-2500 series autoload or manual load projectors,no slot loads,prices will be very…. basic rebuilds include new aircraft aluminum gear,new main drive motor belt,timing adjustment,cleaning old and new lubrication..any other parts would need to be replaced,any soundboard issues I do not work on,either the board needs to be replaced or you will need to find an electronic person to diagnose,shipping both ways is your cost,if you live in the midwest dropoff is accepted…turnaround times varies,but usually a week or less..please email paulfortea@aol.com me if you have interest

Canada:

• Cinemartin https://en.cinemartin.org/ – Film projection – Repair – 16mm looper