Slide Projector query

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Submitted By: pkazee

Joined: Nov 29 2006

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Slide Projector query

Posted: November 29, 2006 - 2:02pm

I'm new here, and I'm also new to slides and slide projectors. I just inherited hundreds of my grandmother's slides. Most are filed within ARGUS 60 slide trays.

I also inherited an Ektagraphic model E projector and carousal, one of which (the former, I presume) does not work properly (slides don't always drop, carousal does not always move, and when it does move, it often moves in the opposite direction of that which is should).

Anyway, I would very much like to look at the slides and project them for my family, but I don't want to spend a lot of time nor money trying to fix the projector, which I presume would not be a quick and easy fix. This leads me to the following questions:

Can one still purchase a used, inexpensive, working projector that will work with the ARGUS 60 trays, and - if so - what brand/model projector should I be looking for?

Alternately, would I be better off buying a used carousal projector, along with a few extra carousals? The carousal that came with the projector holds 80 slides, but I note that there are carousals for sale on eBay that hold even larger numbers of slides. Are these carousals interchangable?

Finally, if THIS is not the place to ask such questions, I would appreciate any redirection I might be given.

Thanks in advance for any and all assistance!

Best!
Paul

Submitted By: DaveBelew

Joined: Mar 16 2005

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Re: Slide Projector query

Posted: November 29, 2006 - 4:32pm

Hi,
As you have probably found out, the Argus trays will not work with your Kodak projectors. The Ektagraphic projector was a top of the line pro model.
You should be able to find used carousel trays somewhere--either size will work with your projectors, but if the mounts are slightly bent,glass mount, or swollen, the 80 trays may work better.

Kodak discontinued all slide projectors several years ago.

Submitted By: SideshowBob

Joined: Nov 22 2006

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Re: Slide Projector query

Posted: November 30, 2006 - 9:56am

As Dave stated, the Ektagraphic was Kodak's top-of-the-line pro model projector. You may want to get an estimate on repairing it before purchasing something else. Used Kodak carousel trays and other accessories will be easier to find, since Kodak sold more projectors than anyone else. It's been a number of years since I worked in the retail photo equipment field, but I recall that many of the repair shops would charge a flat rate fee for projector repairs which pretty much included a complete overhaul.