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Tobin Cinema Systems, Inc. Film-Video / DVD Transfer (Telecine) Equipment Specialist |
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S8 / R8 Models for the serious facility:
True Speed Correct 18.000 and 24.000 speeds, with smoothest movement
Mainstream E Frame by Frame, high quality, new super-low pricing with no frills
Ultimate 18.000, 24.000 with 3CCD |
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telecine video transfer 3ccd dvd MiniDV VHS Elmo Transvideo Goko TRV TCS tobin 8mm super 8 16mm color B&W Spokane Washington WA NTSC PAL flashscan flashtransfer moviestuff true speed HD high definition 1080P 720P 1080/24P 720/60P film to dvd company companies |
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Two flickerless speeds. 3CCD camera option for demanding applications. |
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Correct and precise 18.000 & 24.000 FPS flickerless speeds, NTSC or PAL! 3CCD or CCD. We challenge you to find anyone else in the world who is making a model like this one!!! |
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My Own Telecine -
Where did they go?
Replaced by the new Mainstream E economy, higher quality, heavier duty, more reliable low priced models with identical picture quality to the higher priced models. |
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Tobin Cinema Systems welcomes you to the TCS web site! We have made movie camera motors and other equipment since 1974.
¨ Crystal & Time Lapse/Animation Motors: Many thanks to our faithful customers who have supported TCS over the decades, since 1974. Since the filming equipment market seems to be saturated, we are now devoting our full attention to telecine.
¨ Ancient movie cameras can use today’s superior emulsions of Eastman Kodak, Foma, Fuji and Orwo. (Agfa and Ilford no longer offer movie camera films.) |
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Our Thirty-Sixth Year 1974 - 2010 |
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► Note: Left Click on the blue/red underlined hyperlinks below to go to the desired catalog page, with full information and prices. ◄
Telecine Equipment Sales ¨ True Speed 8 Correct 18 and 24 speeds without flicker, a world exclusive! ¨ Mainstream E Emulsion side frame by frame scanning, economy priced ¨ Ultimate 8 True 18 & 24 speeds, also with 3CCD camera ¨ Super-8 Sound Yours can be a rare facility that transfers this correctly! ¨ 16mm Sound Both Silent and Sound speeds in one machine ¨ High Definition TVT-8HD For 8mm or Super-8: Use for Standard Definition transfers today, and for High Definition tomorrow, just $3900 ! ¨ High Definition TVT-16HD In Very Early Development, for 16mm ¨ My Own Telecine Replaced by the new Mainstream E models ¨ What is telecine anyway, and what makes Tobin equipment special? ¨ Tobin Telecine on You Tube Also here (Posted by a couple of users of our machines) ¨ TVT Price List — Prices are also shown on the individual catalog pages, linked above. ¨ Tobin Video Transfer equipment is designed and manufactured in the USA.
Film to DVD Transfer Service ¨ Film to DVD / Video Transfer and Duplication Service We are doing some HD High Def transfers from super-8 silent film to SDHC card for 15¢ per foot. This service is in the initial stages and will be expanded soon. We can also copy your delicate camcorder or VHS tapes to DVD here. Prices, labels, order blanks and helpful information is linked from these pages.
Helpful Information ¨ Ordering Information, Hours, Warranty, Etc. ¨ TVT Order worksheet. TVT-8HD High Definition Order Worksheet NOTE: To help save the planet we are giving our workers the option of someone always being here just Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific time zone. This is the best time to phone or fax. We might or might not be here other times. ¨ Instruction Manuals for TCS Equipment, Past & Present PDF files require Acrobat Reader to view and print. All discontinued now but we still have some accessories and cables.
Articles and Essays etc:
Video transfer / telecine related: ¨ TVT Order Worksheet is here to help you decide on desired options before phoning or emailing ¨ TVT-8HD High Definition Order Worksheet ¨ Does film have a sharp side and a soft side? Telecine myths examined here ¨ FAQ: Frequenty Asked Questions about Film Problems & DVD Transferring
Movie film camera related: ¨ Double System Sound and Crystal Sync ¨ Identifying Your Bolex H Camera: Ancient Models Modern Models Discussion ¨ For Your Bolex H camera: Rex-5 manual Convert to Super-16 ¨ Manuals for many movie cameras including Bolex
Vacation Closing: We will be closed for vacation starting August 28, 2010 and we will re-open September 13, 2010. Please do not send anything to arrive during this time as we will not be at the shop, and we will not be answering the phone. Thanks.
Contact Information Tobin Cinema Systems is sharing a location with our Film to DVD transfer retail store. We have operating hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday USA Pacific time. This is the best place to order your Tobin telecine equipment from, by phone, email or fax. Your technical questions can probably be answered here Monday through Thursday, and the best time to phone is 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Map is here and driving directions are here. Owing to the unexpectedly high demand for these machines, they presently are not in stock and we have a waiting list. We suggest that you not promise work out for your customers, from equipment that has not yet been built!
Tobin Cinema Systems, Inc. and Film to DVD 11802 East Mansfield Avenue, Suite 1 Spokane Valley, WA 99206-4788 Phone 509 922-7841 Email: Film to DVD @ Comcast .net (remove spaces)
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For answers to your technical questions outside the operating hours shown, please email or mail to our accounting and engineering location here: Tobin Cinema Systems, Inc. 17128 East Baldwin Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99016-9506 Email: Clive Tobin @ Comcast .net (remove spaces)
The Fine Print Email note: We answer all legitimate emails received. If you don’t see a reply in a reasonable time, and we are not closed for vacation, check your spam filter settings and your spam in-box. Some emails seem to just plain disappear. In the event of no reply received, please send your inquiry again, or phone. In some cases where email is blocked for some reason, a message sent instead to clive @ tobin cinema systems .com (no spaces) will get through.
Fax note: The fax number is (208) 795-7817. In order to actually reach us, you must send when the front office computer is turned on, 9 AM or so to 3 PM Monday through Friday, Pacific time. Since there is a computer involved, once in a while it does not work. In that case please try again later.
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Sorry! We only speak English. Traurig! Wir sprechen nur Englisch. Désolé ! Nous parlons seulement anglais. ¡Apesadumbrado! Hablamos solamente inglés. Droevig! Wij spreken slechts het Engels. Spiacente! Parliamo soltanto inglese. Pesaroso! Nós falamos somente o inglês.
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Rights Notice: Material on film, tape, disc or otherwise may be subject to stated or implied Copyright or Performance Right, or the right to privacy, etc. depending on the laws of your country. Unauthorized duplication may be a violation that is civil or criminal in nature. Equipment or services offered by TCS Inc. should not be construed as inviting criminal activity. The user should ascertain if duplication might violate any rights, and obtain a written release from each affected party. Consult your attorney about any specific instance. |
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Reasonable price, high performance. Order Now to be added to the waiting list ! |
