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Can I still buy film projectors?

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Can I still buy film projectors?
Yes, some film projectors are still being produced and are available for purchase. While certain brands have shuttered and specific models are no longer in production, movie fanatics and vintage collectors can still find older projectors on the secondhand market. Shop a selection of vintage film projectors on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1930's Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York
Located in London, GB
A 35 mm Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York. Circa 1935. Fitted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Kinetoscope Projector Thomas Edison, Dated About 1904, USA
By Edison
Located in Madrid, ES
Kinetoscope projector Thomas Edison, dated about 1904, is a museum piece. Film Projector Thomas
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1920s 35 Zeiss-Ikon 35 Cm Cinema Projector
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s 35 mm Zeiss-Ikon cinema projector. Lens: Neokino 52.5/110 by Emil Busch A.-G
Category

Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century German Brass “Magic Lantern” Image Projector
Located in Middleburg, VA
Magic lanterns are early types of image projectors (17th-19th century) that used paintings, prints
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Keystone 8 M.M. Film Projector, Model R-8, USA
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique Keystone 8 M.M. Film Projector, Model R-8, S/N 444000, was manufactured in Boston, MA
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"
By Revere
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Revere 16 sound projector with case. Working. Dimensions: 22"x 15.5" x 7.5"
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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