Re: Projectors

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>How does the Compco Triad image quality (lenses?) compare to that of the
>TDC?  Is the Compco Triad more difficult to find now?  Is it also
>considered a "work horse" like the TDC?  Sorry about all the ????, but I
>feel compelled to find out all pros and cons before spending $$$.
>Thanks for the tip about B&H.  I just had a very unpleasant experience
>with Tri-State (which I am still trying to get resolved) that has left
>me wary of the N.Y. Camera Dealers.  Anyway, thanks for the info!
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The Compco Triad is an excellent Projector, and the one that has been my
workhorse for 6 or 7 years. To me it is far superior to the TDC for two
reasons: You have a single control that corrects horizontal and vertical
adjustment, where the TDC has two separate controls. The polarisers are
between the slide and the lens, eliminating any cross-polarization that
might happen with the base of some slides. Some slides, especially B&W ones
cannot be projected successfully on a TDC because of the position of the
polarisers.

It's well built, has a steel carrier ( as opposed to some TDCs that use
aluminum) and is very reliable.

I recommend it strongly and it's worth the extra bucks.


sam



Sam


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