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Author Topic: Ernemann 15 vs. Kinoton FP20 vs. Cinemeccanica Vic 5 Pete Naples Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1565 From: Dunfermline, Scotland Registered: Feb 2001 posted 11-18-2005 10:56 AM                     Michael, no, we used the ST200E  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 11-18-2005 11:05 AM                        Why? I mean, not that you would have to explain why you wanted to use the ST200E, but I am curious why this combination. Using the FP50A seems to suggest they wanted to save some money, but on the other hand, for the platters the more expensive option was chosen. Which automation was used?  |  IP: Logged Pete Naples Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1565 From: Dunfermline, Scotland Registered: Feb 2001 posted 11-18-2005 02:15 PM                     I'm not sure why we went for ST200E, I believe it had something to do with availability, the opening was brought forward I understand. Automation is the Kinoton CCA3, pm me if you want my thoughts...  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 11-18-2005 08:47 PM                     You got to be kidding...the FP50A has zero affect on how film is handled as compared to the FP50D. The difference being in the direct drive vs belt drive and wild start/run versus motor controller start/run. The D series brings the ability to change the ramp ups and down as well as speed options but for the typical cinema, these are not big items (and the Lenze controller can always be added later, if desired for variable speed). For the Platter, you are going to a different handling mechanism...the E series here eliminates the moving speed sensor on payout...a big plus in my book. The "E" series platter is best I've ever seen handle film bar none. I could easily see someone that was economizing on the projector by only going to the "A" series but stuck with the ST200E due to its superior film handling performance.  |  IP: Logged System Notices Forum Watchdog / Soup Nazi Posts: 215 Registered: Apr 2004 posted 04-16-2007 04:46 AM                 It has been 513 days since the last post.  |  IP: Logged Demetris Thoupis Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1240 From: Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus Registered: Apr 2001 posted 04-16-2007 04:46 AM                     I believe the main difference for going with the ST200E platter is the fact that the FT3M platter only breaks down film from the centre platter while it builds from any. If you have a lot of booth operators that might be a concern since they might not know that the last show has to be finished on the centre platter.  |  IP: Logged

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