We are now starting to ship our long awaited Tobin Video Transfer
TVT-16 telecine machines for 16mm reversal or positive film.
These are self contained units with an integral film projector,
optical system and video camera. Film scanning is frame by frame in
real time, with no computer needed, and completely flickerless.
Threading and exposure control are automatic, with manual exposure
also possible. A solid state light source should last for years of
average use. A footage counter provides argument-free billing to your
customers. You can record the output directly to your customer's DVD,
MiniDV or VHS medium, with no slaving over a hot computer, and for
maximum revenue per hour. You can still record into your computer if
you have a suitable video card and a fast enough processor.
Video outputs are standard Composite, and Y/C S-video. Audio outputs
are -10 dBv unbalanced for consumer equipment, and +4 dBu
transformerless electronically balanced XLR for pro gear.
Both Silent and Sound speeds are available in one unit, something that
formerly required the purchase of two Elmo Transvideo TRV-16 machines.
For NTSC video the flickerless speeds are 15 and 24 FPS (technically
14.985 and 23.976.) NTSC pulldown at 24 FPS is a 2-3 sequence as found
with high-end scanners. For PAL video the two speeds are 16-2/3 and 25
FPS.
After having shipped about 140 TVT-8 machines for 8mm and super-8, we
are finally getting caught up enough on orders to start furnishing the
16mm machines. The TVT-16 is based on the well proven Bell & Howell
Filmosound Autoload design. The only weak point, namely the worm gear
which tends to split, has been addressed by replacing all of them,
split or not, with a new split-proof formulation and lubricant. Orders
are being filled subject to a backlog of several weeks at present.
For complete information kindly refer to the Tobin website at
http://www.tobincinemasystems.com .
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