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From: hqb@gatech.UUCP (hqb)
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Subject: Re: Looking for slide projector
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Date: Wed, 27-Feb-85 10:12:15 EST
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>....
> I'm beginning to look around at slide projectors (at long last),
> and am seeking advice on which kind to buy.....
>

OK, I'll throw in my 2 cent's worth.  I use the Bell&Howell, precisely
because of the storage advantage.  It works fine, feeds nicely, seems
sharp enough to my nearsighted eyes, and I'm well satisfied with it.

However, there *are* shortcomings you should be aware of  --  they may
or may not affect your decision.

The Bell&Howell projectors lack some of the Kodak niceties, to wit:

   1.  There is nowhere near the lens selection available for them.
       Basically, you can get a fixed focal length or a zoom -- no
       other choices.  I use the zoom & like it, but if you have 
       some particular focal length requirements (or aperture requirements),
       the B&H offerings may not be suitable.

   2.  There is no provision for external control of the projector.
       There is a *basic* (slide advance & recall) remote control, 
       but it's hardwired into the projector, and doesn't have the
       focus adjustments of the Kodak.   This means you can't put
       dissolve units, etc. on the B&H (without hacking it yourself).

   3.  The B&H can only back up *one* slide, unlike the Kodak, which
       can back up indefinitely.  This can be a killing disadvantage
       for presentation work  --  I just use mine at home & could
       care less.

In summary, if you need or want the AV features --  you'd better 
look at the Kodak offerings.   If you just want it for home use,
either will probably do nicely.

Happy shopping!

Henry Bibb

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Henry Bibb
School of Information & Computer Science, Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA 30332
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