We repair

  • slide projectors
  • film projectors 8mm / 16mm
  • movie viewers

Some Common Problems

  • Broken or stretched strings.
  • Defective lamp or lamp base.
  • Stuck engine.
  • Electronic defect (eg a defective transistor, fuse, capacitor or electrolytic capacitor).
  • Gripper adjustment not correct.
  • Attach a fixed cable (eg the connection cable is missing).

Deliver and send

You can bring and collect your projector from us.

You can also send the projector. You can do this yourself, but we also offer a pick-up and delivery service. You do not have to leave the house, your projector will then be picked up at home and returned after repair.

See detailed information about shipping on the order page.

For questions, call us, or use our contact form .

prices

DescriptionPrice
Research costs film projector€  € 25,00
Slide projector research costs€  € 25,00
Workshop rate (per hour)€  € 50,00

If you do not have the repair carried out, but instead trade in your old projector and take another projector from our range, you do not have to pay any research costs. Please see our available film projectors.

All prices are including 21% VAT and subject to change.

plantje

Proces

Before we carry out a repair, we conduct a preliminary investigation. The costs thereof will be settled in the event of a repair. Due to the preliminary investigation, we are able to provide you with an estimate of the repair costs.

It is of course always possible that there is more defect than the investigation has shown. If the cost estimate is exceeded, we will inform you and discuss the continuation of the repair.

Parts/3D printing

We have an extensive range of parts available for repairs to slide projectors and film projectors. However, it is increasingly common that we can no longer order certain parts. Fortunately, we have the expertise in-house to produce these parts using 3D printing techniques. We also sell these 3D printed parts in our webshop .

We also increasingly make 3D printed parts on request (such as SAAB spare parts, clips, caps, gears, etc.). TheOctober 2015 Digital Movie Magazine has an interesting article about this!

Requirements

We provide a 2 month warranty on all our repairs.

If after 2 months, after various reminders by telephone and/or e-mail from us, payment has not been made or the devices have not been collected, we will assume that you no longer appreciate the device(s) and they will become the property of Van Eck. Video Services.

plantje

Frequently Asked Questions – Projector Repair

How much does repairing a film projector cost?

The cost depends in particular on the amount of time it takes to carry out the repair.Most maintenance/repairs cost between €70,= and €165,= In the case of electronic problems, costs may be higher.Before the repair is carried out, you will always receive a non-binding cost indication of the repair.

Tips for repairing a film projector and addresses for repair shops

Tips for repairing a film projector and addresses for repair shops

Link to this page: https://van-eck.net/hrf_faq/kan-ik-zelf-mijn-filmprojector-of-diaprojector-repareren/

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 projectors

Maintenance 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)
  • 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

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:

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:

 

 

 

 

What type of 8mm film do I have?

There are two types of 8mm films:

1) super8 / single8

super8 films
super8/single8 film format

super8 films are usually put on coils with an inner diameter of 12 mm

2) regular8 (also called: normal8, standard8)

Double
Regular 8 film (also called standard 8 or just 8mm film)

regular8 films are usually put on coils with an inner diameter of 8 mm

More questions?

Let us know via the contact form