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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Riesenschirmlinge (sect. Macrolepiota). Ratzinger Höhe, Landkreis Rosenheim, Oberbayern. 9/2026</p>

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<p>After World War II, color slides (introduced in the USA in 1936 with the Kodachrome reversal color film) became the dominant medium for both amateur and professional color photography. Kodachrome, renowned for its vivid colors, sharpness, and exceptional archival stability (images often remain nearly perfect after 50–80 years of proper storage), was widely used for family vacations, photojournalism (especially by National Geographic, and lectures. Home slide shows became a popular social ritual. The Kodak Carousel projector (introduced in the early 1960s) made sequential projection easy and reliable.<br />
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Other films followed: Kodak’s Ektachrome (with the simpler E-6 process), Fujichrome, Agfachrome, and others. The 24 × 36 mm slide remained the professional standard because the positive image provided an accurate color reference (unlike orange-masked color negatives). Popularity peaked in the 1960s and 1970s, driven by rising prosperity, mass tourism, and the cultural appeal of projected color images. Faster, easier-to-process E-6 films began to erode Kodachrome’s dominance (its complex K-14 process was limited to specialized labs). Color negative film plus paper prints offered greater convenience. Then digital photography arrived in force from the late 1990s onward, offering instant feedback, near-zero marginal cost, and easy post-processing. Kodak discontinued Kodachrome production in 2009; the last rolls were processed at the end of 2010 by Dwayne’s Photo in Kansas. Projectors and accessories gradually disappeared. Color slides shifted from everyday use to a niche of collectors, nostalgics, and archivists.<br />
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At the annual photo fair of Saint-Bonnet-Mure, near Lyon, France, on September 12, 2026, I spotted some vintage accessories related to color slide visualization, and a Kodak Carousel S-AV 2050 (see the details below). The slide projector was in very good condition, and I acquired it for €50. It is equipped with an excellent ISCO-Optik Germany Ciné-Lux AV 1:2.8 f=60mm (2.35") lens featuring multi-layer anti-reflective coating; the lens is in like-new condition. <br />
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Based on these findings, I finalized a very old idea to have a simple projection place at home with a resident screen on a wall easy to darken. I then ordered (on-line because screens are nowadays not so presented in department stores) a Duronic screen MPS90 /43 allowing an approximate usable surface of about 130x180cm. I choose a black painted model ti keep it discrete. The screen could be used too for digital projections.<br />
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The initial tests with the original Kodak Ektachrome 100 slides made with my French SLR Focaflex in May, 2023 (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAETou" rel="noreferrer nofollow">flic.kr/s/aHBqjAETou</a>) was amazing of brilliance and definition.<br />
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Slide mount of the reversal color film at Paldenshagpa (<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4eA5" rel="noreferrer nofollow">flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4eA5</a>) and their screen projection<br />
October 15, 2026<br />
69004 Lyon<br />
France<br />
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About the Kodak Carousel:<br />
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Throughout my career at universities and scientific research institutes, I prepared audiovisual presentation materials intended for projection in conference rooms and lecture halls—and, during the 2019–2020 COVID lockdowns, for online video streaming too.<br />
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Before video projectors and PowerPoint presentations became common place, we used slides created from high-contrast documents—such as India ink on tracing paper or laser prints on white paper—in black and white or, if necessary, in color. The professional slide projectors found everywhere were almost invariably Kodak Carousels; they were a standard, virtually universal fixture of the professional environment. They were trusted and highly reliable for intensive uses.<br />
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The history of Kodak Carousel slide projectors began in the early 1960’s and continued until 2004, when production ceased. These devices revolutionized 35mm slide projection thanks to their circular magazine (the "Carousel"), which allowed for the reliable, automatic cycling of 80 (or later, 140) slides.<br />
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The S-AV (Audio-Visual) series was developed starting in 1966 for professional, educational, and multimedia applications (such as synchronized presentations and multi-projector dissolves). Manufactured in Germany, these units were distinguished by their ruggedness, AV connectors (often 12-pin), and advanced features.<br />
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The design is clean and highly functional. It features simple geometric shapes and a textured industrial paint finish—closely resembling Kodak’s famous "18% Neutral Gray," the standard reference for reflected-light metering in photography. A Plexiglas cover protects the slides. The Carousel was designed by Hans Gugelot (of the Ulm School of Design in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) and Reinhold Häcker. This Kodak Carousel is considered today a masterpiece of industrial design and is included in collections such as that of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.<br />
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Production of the Kodak Carousel slide projector ended in October 2004—after nearly 43 years and millions of units sold—due to the rise of digital technology and PowerPoint. Kodak continued to supply spare parts for some time thereafter.<br />
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Key specifications<br />
* Slide system: Horizontal circular carousel tray holding 80 slides (standard 5 × 5 cm / 2 × 2 inch mounts, up to 3.2 mm thick). Gravity-feed mechanism with pressure levers for precise alignment.<br />
* Lamp: Twin 24 V / 250 W halogen lamps (type EHJ / G6.35). Automatic changeover to the spare lamp if the main one fails. Average lamp life around 300 hours under normal conditions.<br />
* Optics: Universal lens mount for Kodak Retinar lenses and rack-focus optics (common zooms: 70–120 mm). Interchangeable condenser for 24 × 36 mm or 40 × 40 mm formats.<br />
* Power: Selectable voltage (110/120 V, 130 V, 220/230 V, 240/250 V), 50/60 Hz. Power consumption ≈ 320 W.<br />
* Controls & connectivity:<br />
* Forward / reverse slide change<br />
* Wired remote (6-pin) or infrared remote<br />
* Interval timer (typically 3–40 seconds)<br />
* 12-pin AV socket for dissolve units, multi-projector control and external programmers<br />
* Zero-position (home) indicator for the tray<br />
* Physical: Approx. 262 × 284 × 101 mm (without tray), weight ≈ 7.6 kg. Height-adjustable feet (up to 6°), operates on slopes up to 30°.<br />
* Other features: Rapid lamp changer, internal/external lamp control switch, retractable handle, thermal cut-out protection.</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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<p>Scala Days 2026 took place on October 12 & 13 at Kulturbrauerei.<br />
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Photos: Jan Michalko/Scala Days</p>

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