Last Resort for slide projectors

mickey117 · 01-25-2011, 06:11 PM

Apologies if this is the wrong forum, but can any one answer me 2 questions. I have Hanimex Rondex 120 slide carousels inherited from me dear ol dad. I cannot find a Rondex in the US to view these slides. Any ideas as to another projector that will work? I also have a Vivitar 5000AF. This will not hold the Rondex 120`s as it is has a 100 carousel. Any idea where I can find either, Vivitar 100 carousels, or, did Hanimex make a 100 carousel. I have searched the WWW for weeks to no avail. I amrunning out of places to look. Help would be greatly appreciated.

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-25-2011, 06:36 PM

Suggest you consider a good used Kodak Carousel or Ektagraphic instead, and transfer the slides to the appropriate trays.
The Kodaks sold in vast numbers. Today the projectors, accessories and parts are cheap and plentiful on eBay and elsewhere.
They are very reliable, and it is still possible to find someone to repair them when required.

Chris

**Miguel** · 01-25-2011, 06:55 PM

Aren't the Kodak projectors for 35mm and smaller-sized film? At least my Ektagraphic is.

Mickey, you can purchase a new Rollei 120 projector for $1100.

How many slides have you?

It may be easier and cheaper to have all of them scanned at a "utility" grade quality by a pro lab. Then you can get the keepers re-scanned at a much higher resolution.

Or you can setup those large transparencies on a masked light table and photograph them with your camera on a tripod, preferably using a macro lens. This should provide enough quality for viewing in larger detail. And as suggested above, scan the keepers.

Or just get a big loupe.

M

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-26-2011, 02:10 AM

It's a 35mm projector. The trays hold 120 slides each.

Chris

**Miguel** · 01-26-2011, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The trays hold 120 slides each.

Oops

I thought the OP was referring to something obscure like a projector for 120-sized medium format transparencies.

So, yep, the OP can pick up a functional Kodak projector and carousels for close to nothing if he asks around. A wanted ad in Craigslist should bring lots of responses.

M

Ratmagiclady · 01-26-2011, 09:41 AM

I'm pretty sure there are only so many carousel designs out there, and it's very likely that the Vivitar projector you have is a copy of one of them. My memory's pretty foggy on the details, but we still sold slide trays of various kinds when I worked in retail. My local pawnshop seems to have a few, in original old boxes, but I didn't mark the details. (Actually, all I saw was the boxes.

)

I think if you can find out what's compatible, it'll make the search a lot easier.

mickey117 · 01-27-2011, 09:54 PM

Many thanks for the suggestions. The Kodak idea might be the way to go Chris. I`ve seen loads for sale on the web. I thought I might get them scanned, but to do all of them it`s going to cost a bomb. Anyhoo, thanks to all for the help. If anybody comes across any Vivitar compatible trays or carousels, let me know.

lithos · 01-28-2011, 07:47 AM

Where did your dad get a Hanimex in the States?

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-28-2011, 05:57 PM

The Hanimex brand was never a big seller in USA, but I do recall seeing it in camera stores in the '70s and early '80s.

Chris

mickey117 · 01-29-2011, 12:16 PM

He didn`t. He got it when we lived in the UK. I inherited the slides but not the projector.I brought them with me when we came to the States.

jogiba · 01-30-2011, 07:12 AM

Scan the slides with an Epson V700 Photo scanner and use an Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector .
[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwQeMXG3d7w[/YT]

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-30-2011, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Scan the slides with an Epson V700 Photo scanner and use an Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector .

Wow, that sounds like a typical techie's capital, hardware and labor intensive solution.

Take this techie's advice: Get yourself a bargain on a nice Kodak Carousel and be happy.

jogiba · 01-30-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Wow, that sounds like a typical techie's capital, hardware and labor intensive solution.

Take this techie's advice: Get yourself a bargain on a nice Kodak Carousel and be happy.

For 120 slides ? I don't think so.

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-30-2011, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

For 120 slides ? I don't think so.

Again, they're not 120 slides. The trays each hold 120-35mm (2" x 2") slides.

Chris

Ratmagiclady · 01-31-2011, 05:16 PM

*holding up hand* Finally finished checking around locally: got nothing that'll help, Mickey. Ebay and Craigslist for you.

Sorry! Did look promising.

01-25-2011, 06:11 PM	#1
mickey117 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	Last Resort for slide projectors Apologies if this is the wrong forum, but can any one answer me 2 questions. I have Hanimex Rondex 120 slide carousels inherited from me dear ol dad. I cannot find a Rondex in the US to view these slides. Any ideas as to another projector that will work? I also have a Vivitar 5000AF. This will not hold the Rondex 120`s as it is has a 100 carousel. Any idea where I can find either, Vivitar 100 carousels, or, did Hanimex make a 100 carousel. I have searched the WWW for weeks to no avail. I amrunning out of places to look. Help would be greatly appreciated.

01-27-2011, 09:54 PM	#7
mickey117 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks guys Many thanks for the suggestions. The Kodak idea might be the way to go Chris. I`ve seen loads for sale on the web. I thought I might get them scanned, but to do all of them it`s going to cost a bomb. Anyhoo, thanks to all for the help. If anybody comes across any Vivitar compatible trays or carousels, let me know.

01-29-2011, 12:16 PM	#10
mickey117 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Lithos He didn`t. He got it when we lived in the UK. I inherited the slides but not the projector.I brought them with me when we came to the States.

01-30-2011, 03:34 PM	#14
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Originally posted by jogiba For 120 slides ? I don't think so. Again, they're not 120 slides. The trays each hold 120-35mm (2" x 2") slides. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 01-31-2011 at 06:06 PM.

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01-25-2011, 06:36 PM	#2
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Suggest you consider a good used Kodak Carousel or Ektagraphic instead, and transfer the slides to the appropriate trays. The Kodaks sold in vast numbers. Today the projectors, accessories and parts are cheap and plentiful on eBay and elsewhere. They are very reliable, and it is still possible to find someone to repair them when required. Chris

01-25-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Aren't the Kodak projectors for 35mm and smaller-sized film? At least my Ektagraphic is. Mickey, you can purchase a new Rollei 120 projector for $1100. How many slides have you? It may be easier and cheaper to have all of them scanned at a "utility" grade quality by a pro lab. Then you can get the keepers re-scanned at a much higher resolution. Or you can setup those large transparencies on a masked light table and photograph them with your camera on a tripod, preferably using a macro lens. This should provide enough quality for viewing in larger detail. And as suggested above, scan the keepers. Or just get a big loupe. M

01-26-2011, 02:10 AM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	It's a 35mm projector. The trays hold 120 slides each. Chris

01-26-2011, 07:14 AM	#5
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The trays hold 120 slides each. Oops I thought the OP was referring to something obscure like a projector for 120-sized medium format transparencies. So, yep, the OP can pick up a functional Kodak projector and carousels for close to nothing if he asks around. A wanted ad in Craigslist should bring lots of responses. M

01-26-2011, 09:41 AM	#6
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I'm pretty sure there are only so many carousel designs out there, and it's very likely that the Vivitar projector you have is a copy of one of them. My memory's pretty foggy on the details, but we still sold slide trays of various kinds when I worked in retail. My local pawnshop seems to have a few, in original old boxes, but I didn't mark the details. (Actually, all I saw was the boxes. ) I think if you can find out what's compatible, it'll make the search a lot easier.

01-28-2011, 07:47 AM	#8
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Where did your dad get a Hanimex in the States?

01-28-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	The Hanimex brand was never a big seller in USA, but I do recall seeing it in camera stores in the '70s and early '80s. Chris

01-30-2011, 07:12 AM	#11
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Scan the slides with an Epson V700 Photo scanner and use an Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector . [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwQeMXG3d7w[/YT]

01-30-2011, 10:32 AM	#12
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Originally posted by jogiba Scan the slides with an Epson V700 Photo scanner and use an Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector . Wow, that sounds like a typical techie's capital, hardware and labor intensive solution. Take this techie's advice: Get yourself a bargain on a nice Kodak Carousel and be happy.

01-30-2011, 10:39 AM	#13
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Wow, that sounds like a typical techie's capital, hardware and labor intensive solution. Take this techie's advice: Get yourself a bargain on a nice Kodak Carousel and be happy. For 120 slides ? I don't think so.

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01-31-2011, 05:16 PM	#15
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	holding up hand Finally finished checking around locally: got nothing that'll help, Mickey. Ebay and Craigslist for you. Sorry! Did look promising.