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re: Nord Stereo Projector


  • From: P3D Alexander Klein <klein@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: re: Nord Stereo Projector
  • Date: Fri, 25 Oct 96 07:16:11 CEDT

P3D, Ivester@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Paul  <ivestep@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> I used a Nord stereo projector for a number of years before
> I replaced it with a TDC 716 in order to project 7 perf and
> to get the extra brightness of the 750 W lamps.
> 
> The Nord uses 2 500 W lamps.  It is made of sheet metal
> instead of castings like the TDC, which makes it appear to
> be not quite as sturdy, but it is much lighter.  Most come
> with 4" lenses which give you a bigger picture in short
> rooms than the 5".  The polarizers are between the carrier
> and the lenses, so that the slide cannot depolarize the light.
> The condensers are too small to accommodate 7 perf, even if
> the carrier were modified.  The carrier in mine would
> sometimes not force the previous slide out when the next
> was inserted when using very thin mounts like the EMDE
> glassless, but worked fine with cardboard or thicker mounts.
> 
> I sold mine for $250, so $175 appears to be a good deal.
> It makes a good low priced alternative to the TDC and other
> stereo projectors, providing you use 4 or 5 perf only.

The Nord is really a nice, compact and cute projector, if you're
doing occasional stereo projection. It uses the same lamps as the
View-Master Stereomatic 500 (CZX). It was made by North Star
Specialties in Minneapolin/Minn.

I bought one for my collection at the NSA trade-fair in Rochester
--- for only $160 in excellent condition.

alex


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