ELMO Category

ELMO GS 1200

Specifications
Lens12.5-25mm f/1.1 (standard)
12.5-25mm f/1.0
25-50mm f/1.4
Running speed(s)18 or 24fps with ±1 or 2fps fine adjustment
Format(s)Super 8
Reel Capacity1200ft
Lamp24v 200w ESC (Available from Blue Cine Tech)
Reverse ProjectionYes
Automatic ThreadingYes
SoundYes, twin-track and stereo. Optical mono as well.
Sound output2 x 10w RMS (15w music)
Sound recordingYes, magnetic recording. Super imposition, track to track transfer and pulse sync.
Weight31lb (14kg)
Power source100, 115, 125, 220, 230, 240V, 50 or 60 Hz.
Dimensions (W x H x D)15.2 x 11.3 x 8.6in (38.6 x 28.7 x 21.8mm)
Year of production197?
Original Price£800
Made inJapan
Additional InformationPulse-Sync
Twin claw
Still projection
Frame counter

The Rolls Royce of Super 8 projectors. You can’t really get much better than this.

A test by Film Making is available here.

ELMO ST 600 M

Specifications
Lens15-25mm f/1.3
Running speed(s)18 & 24fps
Format(s)Super 8
Reel Capacity600ft (180m)
Lamp12V 100W A1/231 (EFP)
Reverse ProjectionYes
Automatic ThreadingYes
SoundYes, magnetic. The MO version also has optical sound.
This projector is twin track and allows playback of either track independently or both simultaneously
Sound outputUnknown
Sound recordingYes. On either track or both simultaneously
WeightUnknown
Power sourceUnknown
Dimensions (W x H x D)Unknown
Year of production197?
Original PriceUnknown
Made inJapan
Additional InformationLoop restorer
VU Meter

ELMO is known for making high quality Super 8 projectors and, although I’ve never owned this projector, if the ELMO ST 600 M is anything like other ELMO projectors it should be a really good projector.

ELMO K-100SM

Specifications
Lens15-25mm f/1.3
Running speed(s)Variable. Thought to be 16-24 fps
Format(s)Dual Guage. Super 8 & Standard 8
Reel Capacity400ft (120m)
Lamp12V 100W A1/231 (EFP)
Reverse ProjectionYes
Automatic ThreadingYes
SoundNo
WeightUnknown
Power sourceUnknown
Made inJapan
Additional InformationHas a film trimmer and loop restorer