Plug for Prinz Magnon Super IQ projector - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Keith956 · 6th Jun 2023, 10:16 am

Anyone know a source of a plug for a Prinz Magnon Super IQ cine projector, it was my father's in the 60's, I'd like to view some old films he took back in the day if possible. Been stored in the loft for 50+ years so not sure if it still works!

Gulliver · 3rd Aug 2023, 11:49 am

Did you get anywhere with this?

If I recall correctly, this model has a chain belt inside which should have lasted better than the rubber belts in many such projectors. Prinz was Dixon's own brand, placed squarely in the budget sector but usually decent enough performers. Those Magnon Super IQ projectors were one of the better products under the name. Note that despite being considered "budget", it cost £55 in 1971 which would be over £1000 now adjusted for inflation.

It's a dual gauge model, very popular at the time. It can be set to project the older std 8mm film and super 8 film. At that point in time a lot of people were switching or had recently switched from std8 to super 8 and wanted to be able to show both on the same machine. IQ will refer to the "iodine-quarz" lamp, a modern equivalent for which may not be available or might be expensive....depending on what lamp it is. If you're lucky there's a more modern halogen equivalent which is still being manufactured.

That looks like a proprietary connector though. You might get more luck searching eBay or similar for a working projector with a more common IEC connector. Alternatively your profile suggests you're in Oxfordshire.....there's bound to be someone in Oxford who is using cine projectors and might have one to lend. If you were closer to Luton I'd offer myself

6th Jun 2023, 10:16 am	#1
Keith956 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 738	Plug for Prinz Magnon Super IQ projector Anyone know a source of a plug for a Prinz Magnon Super IQ cine projector, it was my father's in the 60's, I'd like to view some old films he took back in the day if possible. Been stored in the loft for 50+ years so not sure if it still works! Attached Thumbnails

3rd Aug 2023, 11:49 am	#2
Gulliver Hexode Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 469	Re: Plug for Prinz Magnon Super IQ projector Did you get anywhere with this? If I recall correctly, this model has a chain belt inside which should have lasted better than the rubber belts in many such projectors. Prinz was Dixon's own brand, placed squarely in the budget sector but usually decent enough performers. Those Magnon Super IQ projectors were one of the better products under the name. Note that despite being considered "budget", it cost £55 in 1971 which would be over £1000 now adjusted for inflation. It's a dual gauge model, very popular at the time. It can be set to project the older std 8mm film and super 8 film. At that point in time a lot of people were switching or had recently switched from std8 to super 8 and wanted to be able to show both on the same machine. IQ will refer to the "iodine-quarz" lamp, a modern equivalent for which may not be available or might be expensive....depending on what lamp it is. If you're lucky there's a more modern halogen equivalent which is still being manufactured. That looks like a proprietary connector though. You might get more luck searching eBay or similar for a working projector with a more common IEC connector. Alternatively your profile suggests you're in Oxfordshire.....there's bound to be someone in Oxford who is using cine projectors and might have one to lend. If you were closer to Luton I'd offer myself Last edited by Gulliver; 3rd Aug 2023 at 11:59 am.