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**Joust**

Here are some preliminary pictures to peak your interest.

**kal** · Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject:

A picture of the actual mounts and hardware provided:

Kal

Alaric · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:20 am Post subject:

Hi There,

Ok...I understand the plates, the spaces, the locknuts& screws....But what is the long wood screw for ?

Nice looking plates, quite detailed

cya,
Lee

Alaric · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:24 am Post subject:

Hi There,

Just read the instructions....The screw is a cheap square head socket...Cute idea, as so far i couldn't find a proper one ! All too easy to round off the post with an adjustable spannner.

Ta,
Lee

**Joust** · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:52 am Post subject:

KISS

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6368

So do the HD-144 focus mounts have to be modified ?

**kal** · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:

Tom,

See this link for exactly what needs to be done (step by step with pictures).

http://www.curtpalme.com/docs/HD144_lens_adapter_kit_MKII_Instructions.pdf

It's actually quite simple. The idea here is to give people options. Pay $X and get an all in one solution, or pay $ X/3 (roughly) and do an hour of work yourself.

Kal

**Joust** · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject:

Alaric · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject:

Hi There,

Does it matter if its reversable or not. I wouldn't say Galens are particularly reversable. An Bjorns require rebuilding the projector asuming you kept the bits.

The important bit is that the Projector is not harmed and that the orgional lenses can be re-installed when sold....asuming the buyer did not want the upgraded lenses, or the seller wanted them for his next PJ.

I'd also expect the modified lenses to be quite saleable themselves anyway, so i'm sure someone could sell thier modded ones and pick up some un-modded ones and have change if so desired.

Kal -

**kal** · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject:

**Joust** · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

Actually, I am looking for some lenses to offer a complete kit.
Either with the lenses outright, or as a trade in deal with only the lens mount bodies if you have your own lenses.

rod · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:21 am Post subject:

Barry, I've finally got my pj going with lenses attached. It's not an optimal setup (I need to move it a bit closer to max raster size, finetune focus, and adjust G2).
without all that I can definitely see more clarity in the picture so I'm happy with the puchase. I need to set up a few things better to really get the colors working.
I understand you have 1208. if that is correct I may have a few questions with setup. I'll post in separate thread as it is more specific to a PJ rather that this thread subject.
Thanks again, for the help in getting me the new lenses.

**Joust** · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:32 am Post subject:

I'm not a Barco guy. I have Electrohome. I'll be happy to help as much as I can however.
I'm glad you are happy with your upgrade.

rod · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:37 am Post subject:

k. thought I read somewhere in this forum you had a barco. my mistake.

**Joust** · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:39 am Post subject:

Kal is the local Barco expert.
I just got hold of a Barco mount to refine my lens adapters.

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6368

Would that be the Barco mount that I sent you ? Remember that was for a Sony Tube . Looks like you extended the focus range by adapting the range of the HD-8 focusing mounts . I still think Galen had the best design . This thread started awhile back . So whats the latest ?

Tom

**Joust** · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:35 am Post subject:

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6368

Agreed .

rod · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:58 am Post subject:

I'll second that. The mounting is quite easy and it does work.

**Joust** · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:08 am Post subject:

Thanks Rod.
a free Beer for you. Thumbs Up