Worthy. Operator/Post-Processor MUST be knowledgeable!
The machine operation is quite straightforward and the resulting videos are good.
I have transferred >100 reels, mostly 50ft, thus got to know the machine quite well.
Pros: Accurate manual frame adjustment w/ zoom. Easy reel loading. Good picture quality. Reasonable scanning speed.
Cons: Slow reverse. Noisy transfers. Bell & Howell Autoload Reels do not fit reversing unless the autoload loop is removed. The connection of the leading white film always stucks before reaching the scanning surface, so it needs manual aid. Saves only to SD up to 32GB, however, the size is not the issue, but the fact that one must move the file to the PC after each reel, otherwise, it's difficult to match the clips with the correct reels (USB reader to PC didn't work for me, maybe due to misknowledge.)
IMO, the main disadvantage is the fixed frame rate. It builds up the video files only by 20FPS.
Altogether, it's a good machine, with plenty of issues to be fixed/modified.
Tips:
To change your clips to 18FPS, use YAMB for Windows. Screenshots attached.
To enhance the films, I have used Premiere Pro with filters as shown in the attached screenshot.
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