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(Added columns for sound, movement type, nitrate suitability. Changed "Still made?" to "Still made or supported?". Added rows Century C, Holmes 8, Simplex Super, Simplex E7, Simplex 35/70.)
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  ! Manufacturer !! Model !! Other gauges? !! Link to manual !! Integrated optical sound? !! Intermittent/shutter movement type !! Suitable for nitrate? !! Still made or supported? !! Notes  
  ! Manufacturer !! Model !! Other gauges? !! Link to manual !! Integrated optical sound? !! Intermittent/shutter movement type !! Suitable for nitrate?* !! Curved gate native/adaptable? !! Lubrication type** !! Notes  
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  | [[Century]] || [[Century C|C]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/wareview.php?id=256&category=2 Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || || No ||
  | [[Century]] || [[Century C|C]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/wareview.php?id=256&category=2 Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Grease (gear train), oil (intermittent 'bath', oil cups) ||
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  | [[Century]] || [[Century SA|SA]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || || No ||
  | [[Century]] || [[Century SA|SA]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Grease (gear train), oil (intermittent 'bath', oil cups) ||
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  | [[Century]] || [[Century JJ|JJ]]  || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || || No ||
  | [[Century]] || [[Century JJ|JJ]]  || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Grease (gear train), oil (intermittent 'bath', oil cups) ||
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  | [[Cinemeccanica]] || [[Cinemeccanica Victoria 5|Victoria 5]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Cinemeccanica]] || [[Cinemeccanica Victoria 5|Victoria 5]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || ||
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  | [[Cinemeccanica]] || [[Cinemeccanica Victoria 8|Victoria 8]] || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Cinemeccanica]] || [[Cinemeccanica Victoria 8|Victoria 8]] || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || ||
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  | [[Ernemann]] || [[Ernemann E14|E14]] || ||  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Ernemann]] || [[Ernemann E14|E14]] || ||  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || ||
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  | [[Ernemann]] || [[Ernemann E18|E18]] || ||  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Ernemann]] || [[Ernemann E18|E18]] || ||  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || ||
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  | [[Ernemann]] || [[Ernemann E15|E15]] || 16mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No || 16mm capability optional
  | [[Ernemann]] || [[Ernemann E15|E15]] || 16mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || || 16mm capability optional
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  | [[Holmes]] || [[Holmes Model 8 / Type D|Model 8 / Type D]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/wareview.php?id=303&category=2 Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No || Portable Model. Supplied with incandescent lamp.
  | [[Holmes]] || [[Holmes Model 8 / Type D|Model 8 / Type D]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/wareview.php?id=303&category=2 Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No || Grease (gears, intermittent), oil (button oil points) || Portable Model. Supplied with incandescent lamp.
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  | [[Kinoton]] / [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Kinoton FP 20|FP 20]] || || || Yes || Mechanical || || No ||  
  | [[Kinoton]] / [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Kinoton FP 20|FP 20]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/NorelcoFP20.pdf Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||
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  | [[Kinoton]] / [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Kinoton FP 23|FP 23]] || || || Yes || Mechanical || No || No || Portable model
  | [[Kinoton]] / [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Kinoton FP 23|FP 23]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/kinotonfp23c_service.pdf Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) || Portable model
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  | [[Kinoton]] / [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Kinoton FP 30|FP 30]] || || || Yes || Mechanical || || No ||  
  | [[Kinoton]] / [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Kinoton FP 30|FP 30]] || || || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes || Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 25 E|FP 25 E]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP25E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Electronic || No || No ||  
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 25 E|FP 25 E]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP25E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Electronic || No || Yes || N/A ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 30 E|FP 30 E]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP30E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Electronic || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 30 E|FP 30 E]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP30E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Electronic || No || Yes || N/A ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 38 E|FP 38 E]] || 16mm || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP38E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Electronic || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 38 E|FP 38 E]] || 16mm || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP38E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Electronic || No || Yes || N/A ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]]  || [[Kinoton FP 50 E|FP 50 E]] || ||at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP50E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Electronic || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]]  || [[Kinoton FP 50 E|FP 50 E]] || ||at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP50E-PREMIERE_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Electronic || No || Yes || N/A ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]]  || [[Kinoton FP 75 E|FP 75 E]] || 70mm || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP75E_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Electronic || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]]  || [[Kinoton FP 75 E|FP 75 E]] || 70mm || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/E_series/FP75E_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Electronic || No || Yes || N/A ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]]  || [[Kinoton FP 25 D|FP 25 D]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/D_series/FP25D_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]]  || [[Kinoton FP 25 D|FP 25 D]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/D_series/FP25D_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 30 D|FP 30 D]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/D_series/FP30D_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 30 D|FP 30 D]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/D_series/FP30D_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 50 D|FP 50 D]] || ||at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/D_series/FP50D_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 50 D|FP 50 D]] || ||at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/D_series/FP50D_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 10 A|FP 10 A]] || ||  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 10 A|FP 10 A]] || ||  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 20 A|FP 20 A]] || ||at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/A_series/FP20A_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 20 A|FP 20 A]] || ||at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/A_series/FP20A_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 30 A|FP 30 A]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/A_series/FP30A_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 30 A|FP 30 A]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/A_series/FP30A_e.pdf Kinoton] || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 50 A|FP 50 A]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/A_series/FP50A_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Kinoton]] || [[Kinoton FP 50 A|FP 50 A]] || || at [http://my.kinoton.com/fileadmin/user_upload/film_equipment/manuals/A_series/FP50A_e.pdf Kinoton]  || Yes || Mechanical || No || Yes ||  Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) ||  
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  | [[Norelco]] || [[Norelco AAII|AAII]] || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || || No ||  
  | [[Norelco]] || [[Norelco AAII|AAII]] || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || Yes || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Oil pump, oiling points on bearings ||
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  | [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Philips DP70|DP70]] || 70mm ||  || Yes || Mechanical || || No ||  
  | [[Norelco]] / [[Philips]] || [[Philips DP70|DP70]] || 70mm ||  || Yes || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Oil pump, oiling points on bearings ||
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  | [[Prevost]] || [[Prevost P93|P93]] ||  ||  || Yes || || No || No ||  
  | [[Prevost]] || [[Prevost P93|P93]] ||  ||  || Yes || || No || || ||  
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  | [[Prevost]] || [[Prevost P86|P86]] ||  ||  || Yes || || No || Yes || Portable model
  | [[Prevost]] || [[Prevost P86|P86]] ||  ||  || Yes || || No || || || Portable model
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  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex Super|Super]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SUPERSIMPLEX.pdf Film-Tech] and [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SSIMPLEX.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || || No ||
  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex Super|Super]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SUPERSIMPLEX.pdf Film-Tech] and [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SSIMPLEX.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || Potentially || No || Oil (intermittent 'bath', oiling points, on gears) ||
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  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex E-7|E-7]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SIMPLEXE7OPMAINT.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || || No || Oblique and vertical drive shaft variants exist.
  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex E-7|E-7]] || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SIMPLEXE7OPMAINT.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || Potentially|| No || Oil (intermittent, "one-shot" pump) || Oblique and vertical drive shaft variants exist.
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  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex X-L|X-L]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || || No ||
  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex X-L|X-L]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/index.php?category=2#Projectors Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || Potentially || Yes || Oil splash ||
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  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex X-L|PR-1014]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SMX1430.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex X-L|PR-1014]]  || || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SMX1430.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || No || Yes || Oil Splash ||
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  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex 35/70|35/70]]  || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SMX3570.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || No || No ||
  | [[Simplex]] || [[Simplex 35/70|35/70]]  || 70mm || at [http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/SMX3570.pdf Film-Tech] || No || Mechanical || No || Yes || Oil Splash ||
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Revision as of 21:17, 22 February 2021

A list of 35mm film projector models:


Manufacturer Model Other gauges? Link to manual Integrated optical sound? Intermittent/shutter movement type Suitable for nitrate?* Curved gate native/adaptable? Lubrication type** Notes
Century C at Film-Tech No Mechanical Potentially Yes Grease (gear train), oil (intermittent 'bath', oil cups)
Century SA at Film-Tech No Mechanical Potentially Yes Grease (gear train), oil (intermittent 'bath', oil cups)
Century JJ 70mm at Film-Tech No Mechanical Potentially Yes Grease (gear train), oil (intermittent 'bath', oil cups)
Cinemeccanica Victoria 5 at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical No Yes
Cinemeccanica Victoria 8 70mm at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical No Yes
Ernemann E14 Yes Mechanical No Yes
Ernemann E18 Yes Mechanical No Yes
Ernemann E15 16mm at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical No Yes 16mm capability optional
Holmes Model 8 / Type D at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical No No Grease (gears, intermittent), oil (button oil points) Portable Model. Supplied with incandescent lamp.
Kinoton / Norelco / Philips FP 20 at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical Potentially Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton / Norelco / Philips FP 23 at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear) Portable model
Kinoton / Norelco / Philips FP 30 Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 25 E at Kinoton Yes Electronic No Yes N/A
Kinoton FP 30 E at Kinoton Yes Electronic No Yes N/A
Kinoton FP 38 E 16mm at Kinoton Yes Electronic No Yes N/A
Kinoton FP 50 E at Kinoton Yes Electronic No Yes N/A
Kinoton FP 75 E 70mm at Kinoton Yes Electronic No Yes N/A
Kinoton FP 25 D at Kinoton Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 30 D at Kinoton Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 50 D at Kinoton Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 10 A Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 20 A at Kinoton Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 30 A at Kinoton Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Kinoton FP 50 A at Kinoton Yes Mechanical No Yes Oil (intermittent 'bath', on chains), grease (shutter worm gear)
Norelco AAII 70mm at Film-Tech Yes Mechanical Potentially Yes Oil pump, oiling points on bearings
Norelco / Philips DP70 70mm Yes Mechanical Potentially Yes Oil pump, oiling points on bearings
Prevost P93 Yes No
Prevost P86 Yes No Portable model
Simplex Super at Film-Tech and Film-Tech No Mechanical Potentially No Oil (intermittent 'bath', oiling points, on gears)
Simplex E-7 at Film-Tech No Mechanical Potentially No Oil (intermittent, "one-shot" pump) Oblique and vertical drive shaft variants exist.
Simplex X-L at Film-Tech No Mechanical Potentially Yes Oil splash
Simplex PR-1014 at Film-Tech No Mechanical No Yes Oil Splash
Simplex 35/70 70mm at Film-Tech No Mechanical No Yes Oil Splash