Old ACE Projector

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I found this old projector in a shop in England many years ago, I set up a white piece of cardboard as a screen and put on one of the old films that came with it, you have to turn the handle to get the film moving, I stopped the frame and here is the effect...

Really love the whole idea of this Josie. Very nostalgic, great atmosphere. The best bit for me is having the actual film displayed on the card beyond. A subject well worth exploring a lot.

The only down side is that it's all a bit dark. I know you probably want to retain the old fasioned picture house darkness for the surrounding room but perhaps a few strategically place small spot lights would enhance the projector without loosing the atmosphere.

Great subject, I'd love the chance of having a go with this

Cheers, Dave B.

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Hi Josie, I like the idea that you are trying to capture, and I'm sure that there will be a good image here, but as 'Dave AKA Dave' said the projector is a bit too dark to make out, and his idea of selective lighting may well be the way forward. Keep playing with this as I'm sure there will be a excellent image from this subject.

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Agree with Barry and "Dave aka Dave" although it wouldnt take a lot of light or you will lose the effect you are striving for. Good idea though, worth some more work and a nice subject.

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Have to agree with the above comments, but as a collector of projectors, i love it!

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Hello Dave, I did try to get the projector "more in the light" but all I had was a torch, and I had to cover that with tissue as it kept shinning onto the screen and spoiling the picture, I do have nother one where you can see more of the projector, took ages, I tried candles but that didn't work, but I thank you for your lovely comments, it was worth it all...

Hello Barry, As I explained to Dave, I only had a torch to light it with, but I might upload the other one I have, I do need some decent lights, but I actually hate photographing indoors, "What was I thinking", we all have moments like this I'm sure, thank you very much for your comments, much appreciated.

Hi denny, Thank you for your great comments, I will upload another one I took, but didn't really like it....

great idea and imagination here - agree with above about being a little dark but apart from that its a great capture, Josie

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Hello Mark, Thank you very much, I have uploaded another one. I appreciate your comments