so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scanners
does anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at [email protected]
we also got this prism cover off of an old ITK yfront machine, which was already missing nearly all of its internals
it's not useful but it certainly looks cool
with cinema film scanners, you can:
digitize some archival footage!
admire them!
fill your jellyfin library with filmrips!
@alyx if you're seriously just looking to unload them, lets talk. I'll be happy to figure out logistics to get one or both of them to our facility in GA, and figure out how to use them. I can't pay what they cost, but I can pay something.
We don't use scanners when we're archiving film right now because I can't afford one, but I have a number of legitimately one of a kind films (usually camera negatives from kinoscopes, or other TV related stuff) and dozens of less rare but only available in potato quality films I would adore the opportunity to properly digitize.
@ajroach42 we're not looking to sell them, just re-home them to somewhere that can use them! we rescued them for just the cost of a liftgate rental and aren't looking to make a profit flipping these
we were told that both work, but from poking around inside only one of them currently has a lamp module in it
I think this is realistically a one works with one for spare parts scenario
@alyx standard mk2 flux capacitor…
Why do you tempt us with these things?
@rey @alyx @ajroach42 @djsundog
my first thought was "how easy is it to get that to GA?" (I know its a long way and that kit is heavy and bulky, but in USA you often don't need extra driving licence to drive large vehicles if its not a commercial venture 😉 )
@ajroach42 @djsundog @alyx @vfrmedia @rey I'd offer to drive a leg across the Midwest if I didn't already have other imminent travel right now
Edit to add: please feel free to ping me if you end up arranging a pony express style transport plan. I could donate a day of my time to the cause if the timing works out. I also have a minivan I can put into freight mode if we're trans loading, or I could invest in a tow hitch like I've been strongly considering for a while and tow a small trailer (emphasis on small)
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