P3D Re: Halogen Bulbs for projectors

[Tom Hubin <thubin@xxxxxxxxx>]

dalia miller wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I was quite surprised to read that no one mentioned using halogen bulbs for
> 3D projection.  The discussions have centered around the CZX bulbs.  Isn't
> any one  hip to halogen bulbs for Stereo-matic 500 (View-Master) TDC
> projectors and even the Compco 500?  We have been selling these halogens
> for 3 years and our customers have been very pleased.
> 
>  Info for your reading pleasure:
> 
> All the above named projectors can use halogen bulbs that provide a little
> more lumens (about 10%) and a much longer life than the CZX bulbs that were
> used in the original projectors.  The CZX provides 24 hours of use , the
> halogens provide 100.  These halogen bulbs line up exactly with the film
> plane and they are smaller so more air circulates around them. So for all
> the right reasons, halogens are the way to go.
> 
> We are able to sell them for $34 each.  Many bulb vendors  sell them for
> more and there may be some that sell for less.  Of course, we would prefer
> it if you ordered from us.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Dalia
> ddd@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> stereo supplies for the photographer
> stereo collectibles for the collector
> http://www.3dstereo.com

Hello Dalia,

I looked but found nothing listed at your website as a 500 watt halogen
substitute for Medium Prefocus base like the CZX lamp. So I presumed you
were just generalizing. What lamp do you recommend and where is the info
on your website.

Tom Hubin
thubin@xxxxxxxxx