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Totally flickerless running without speed tweaking by the user, plus automatic or manual exposure, a footage counter, heavy duty construction, and other features. No hard to find expensive light bulbs to buy.
Direct Imaging Picture Quality. A CCD video pickup, a special macro lens system and our exclusive technology assures a sharp, steady, flicker-free image. Video outputs are standard video, also Y/C (S-Video) for optimum DVD and Mini-DV quality. No flicker adjustment knob is needed. The exposure level can be set fully manually if desired, or two automatic modes are provided. A 3CCD camera version rated at 800 lines resolution is now offered.
Three Crystal Running Speeds. Transfer film to your DVD or MiniDV recorder in real time, with no computer needed. Reel capacity is 600 feet (180 meters.) A high-speed rewind is provided and it works without running the mechanism.
Frame By Frame Scanning. The TVT-8 scans one film frame at a time, in real time while each frame is stationary in the gate, so each video field contains information from just one film picture. Electronic shuttering, instead of a physical shutter, gives absolutely zero flicker in the video.
Film Safety. A two-tooth pulldown claw distributes stress for minimal perforation wear. Fast and simple automatic threading. Push-type loop setter / restorer and ratcheting sprockets for resetting lost loops. The film can be run in forward or reverse without any threading changes. (Picture is recordable only in forward.) For films with a lot of bad splices, you might want to instead choose the TVT-8M manual threading models with sprocketless drive, so there are no loops to be lost. These however have restrictions on the size and style of the reels, and require a threading change for running in reverse.
Footage Counter. No customer arguments if you can write an exact figure on their bill!
Heavy Duty Construction.
Detailed specifications can be seen here. Larger picture of similar 1CCD M model but without sprockets can be seen here. Larger picture of 3CCD model is similar to photo here except sound components are absent.
TVT-S8J 1CCD for super-8 film is $3800.
TVT-R8J 1CCD for standard-8mm film is $3800.
TVT-S8J 3CCD for super-8 film is $6300.
TVT-R8J 3CCD for standard-8mm film is $6300.
Please specify NTSC video output (USA type) or PAL video output (European type). Film counter for USA units measures feet, and overseas units can be set to measure meters. Let us know your preference.
Ready to order now? Please see our ordering info page.
Not quite ready? Prospective purchasers can get our free NTSC DVD demo disc on request. Please send an e-mail.
Film Preparation note: Before copying film on any telecine equipment, it is recommended that the film be first inspected and defective splices and damaged sections removed. It should then be cleaned and lubricated. Directions and sources of supplies are given in the instructions. Our suggestions for splicing are here.
Can't afford two machines for super-8 and regular-8 right now? You might consider our TVT-D8 Dual-8 model intended for the film hobbyist or very small operation. Our Selection Guide will help you select the best for you.
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