Projection for 6x7 Negatives

[filmcarnivore]

I'm thinking of doing an exhibition of my series shot on Tri-X negative, but I'd like to do a kind of projection installment to go along with it. 1. Any recommendations on 6x7 projectors? 2. Any suggestions on how to get the 6x7 negatives into a positive? Reshoot the negatives with a macro lens??

I realize that scanning / projection digitally is easier, but I really want to have the mechanized sound of 1 or 8 projectors going off at the same time.

 

[John Koehrer]

If you thought 6X6 projectors were expensive and you want multiple 6X7's get ready to sell a kidney or something
you can live without.
Inexpensive one seem to start at just over $1k new and seem to be manually operated.

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

6x7 projectors do exist, and some I have seen (Bell and Howell) are able to take 6x6 and 6x9. You could start from scratch by shooting 120 format Agfa SCALA, which is a B&W transparency film, then use Gepe AN glass or stock 6x7 slide mounts, and away you go.

 

[macfred]

6x7 projectors do exist, and some I have seen ...

They do ...

Jensen GMF690 http://www.jensen-diaprojektoren.de/index.php/de/component/virtuemart/projektoren/jensen-gmf690-detail?Itemid=0
(You can even pick the colour ... ) Two lenses are available : 2.8 150mm and 3.5 90mm


Gecko-Cam (aka Götschmann) projector series http://www.gecko-cam.com/sales/goetschmann/produkte-products/

 

[filmcarnivore]

6x7 projectors do exist, and some I have seen (Bell and Howell) are able to take 6x6 and 6x9. You could start from scratch by shooting 120 format Agfa SCALA, which is a B&W transparency film, then use Gepe AN glass or stock 6x7 slide mounts, and away you go.

Gosh, I didn't even know BW transparency still exists. I'd love to take that route, but my series is already shot on Tri-X. Good to know, though. Thanks.

 

[filmcarnivore]

Thanks everyone for the input. Will now check hospitals about selling kidneys.

 

[filmcarnivore]

They do ...

Jensen GMF690 http://www.jensen-diaprojektoren.de/index.php/de/component/virtuemart/projektoren/jensen-gmf690-detail?Itemid=0
(You can even pick the colour ... ) Two lenses are available : 2.8 150mm and 3.5 90mm


Gecko-Cam (aka Götschmann) projector series http://www.gecko-cam.com/sales/goetschmann/produkte-products/

Oh man... I just looked at the projector. Love it! Very aggressive design.

 

[AgX]

As others already hinted at, with a 6x7 camera it still would be benefitial to cut down transparencies for 6x6 frames than looking for a 6x7 projector.

 

[benjiboy]

As others already hinted at, with a 6x7 camera it still would be benefitial to cut down transparencies for 6x6 frames than looking for a 6x7 projector.

Which negates the whole point of shooting 6X7, and why I have never bought a 6x7 camera and use a 6X6 Mamiya TLR .

 

[AgX]

That only negates it concerning slide projection with a dedicated projector.

 

[bernard_L]

Reshoot the negatives with a macro lens??

Yes, on Scala, and slightly less than 1:1 inside a 6x6 (or 645) frame, so you can use a more readily available 6x6 projector.

 

[benjiboy]

That only negates it concerning slide projection with a dedicated projector.

That's the subject under discussion, is it not.

 

[AgX]

That only negates it concerning slide projection with a dedicated projector.

This is a use that likely is costly. But that should not deter anyone from using a 6x7 camera; as there is more what one can do with such camera retaining the 6x7 format.

 

[MattKing]

Use a macro lens to take pictures of your negatives with another negative film in 6x4.5 format. Something slow with a very clear base. Then mount the results in 6x4.5 slide mounts, which can be projected in a 6x6 projector.

Although if you are talking about 8 projectors, it would probably be cheaper and make more sense to buy a couple of large 4K TVs and go digital

 

[benjiboy]

That only negates it concerning slide projection with a dedicated projector.