Exploring The Kodak Carousel S

Summary

In this video, host Harvey introduces a vintage 1963 Kodak Carousel slide projector, a treasure passed down from his grandparents. Harvey demonstrates the projector's setup, including its leather case, power cable, remote control, and carousel capable of holding up to 880 slides. He also addresses the projector's original German plug, which he replaced due to compatibility issues. The video showcases various slides, including a map of Ireland, beach scenes, and a mysterious woman behind a bar, all projected with the projector's impressive clarity despite its age. Harvey expresses his fondness for the projector and hints at a possible follow-up video featuring another projector.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is hosted by Harvey, who introduces a Kodak Carousel slide projector from 1963.
• 🏡 The projector was originally acquired by Harvey's grandparents, who passed it on to him because of his interest in such technology.
• 📦 The projector comes in a leather case with the Kodak logo imprinted on one corner.
• 🔌 The projector includes a power cable, a remote control, and the carousel, which can hold up to 880 slides.
• 🔌 Harvey mentions that he had to change the original German plug to an English one, and he used a 3 amp fuse, though the plug is rated for 5 amps.
• 🖥️ Harvey shows his computer setup, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a tower with a 3.5-inch floppy drive, a CD drive, and a DVD drive.
• 📸 The projector is set up with a focus on adjusting the camera and lighting to display the slides properly.
• 🎥 The remote control for the projector is described as 'weird' but functional, with buttons for changing slides and a focus wheel.
• 🌳 Harvey shows various slides, including a map of Ireland, palm trees, a beach scene, and a dark slide featuring a woman.
• 🏙️ Some slides depict random street scenes and buildings, with Harvey expressing uncertainty about their locations.
• 🐦 Harvey includes a slide of a bird and a bridge, indicating that he is unsure of the specific details or locations.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is a Kodak Carousel slide projector from 1963 that the host, Harvey, has acquired.

Who originally owned the Kodak Carousel slide projector before it was given to Harvey?

The projector was originally owned by Harvey's nana and granddad, who acquired it from somewhere else and then gave it to Harvey.

What is included in the Kodak Carousel slide projector package?

The package includes a leather case, a power cable, a remote control, the carousel itself which can hold up to 880 slides, and the projector.

Why did Harvey change the original plug on the projector?

Harvey changed the original plug because it was an old German plug made of Bakelite and metal, which wouldn't fit a normal English electrical socket.

What is the issue with the fuse in the plug that Harvey's granddad found and wired in?

The issue is that Harvey's granddad put a 3 amp fuse in the plug, but Harvey would like to find a 5 amp fuse at some point.

What is the purpose of the remote control that comes with the projector?

The remote control allows Harvey to control the projector from a distance, including changing slides and making minor adjustments.

What is the capacity of the carousel in the Kodak Carousel slide projector?

The carousel can hold up to 880 slides.

What is the issue with the slide of Ireland shown in the video?

The issue is that the slide of Ireland is the wrong way around, and Harvey corrects it by placing it upside down.

What is the issue with the projector's sound?

The projector is rather loud, mainly due to the fan that keeps it cool as the projectors can get hot.

What is the significance of the slides shown in the video?

The slides shown in the video are a mix of personal family photos and possibly some that came with the projector, indicating the original owner was a photographer.

What does Harvey plan to do in the future regarding the projector?

Harvey mentions that he might do another video on another projector he has, suggesting he plans to continue exploring and sharing his collection.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 Introduction to Kodak Carousel Slide Projector

In the first paragraph, the host Harvey introduces a Kodak Carousel slide projector from 1963, which he received from his grandparents. The projector is stored in a leather case and includes a power cable, remote control, and the carousel capable of holding up to 880 slides. Harvey also mentions changing the original German plug to a more suitable one and shows his computer setup, including a 3.5-inch floppy drive, a DD drive, and a CD-RW drive. He then sets up the projector and camera for a demonstration.

05:03

🔌 Setting Up the Projector and Carousel

In the second paragraph, Harvey proceeds with setting up the projector, mentioning the original owner was a photographer. He describes the carousel, which can hold up to 80 slides, and the remote control with its six-pin connection. Harvey also discusses the projector's feet and the lens focus adjustment. He attempts to project a slide of Ireland, which is initially upside down, and then corrects it. The paragraph ends with a brief mention of his intention to continue showcasing different slides.

10:05

🌞 Projecting Various Slides and Discussing the Projector

In the third paragraph, Harvey continues to project various slides, including a beach scene, a woman behind a bar, a street view, and a bird. He comments on the projector's loudness due to the cooling fan and appreciates its ability to handle heat. Harvey also discusses the quality of the slides and the projector's performance, mentioning that he might do another video on the projector in the future.

15:05

👋 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

In the final paragraph, Harvey wraps up the video, expressing his fondness for the Kodak Carousel slide projector and hinting at the possibility of making another video about it. He thanks the viewers and ends the session with a musical note.

Keywords

💡Kodak Carousel

Kodak Carousel refers to a type of slide projector made by Kodak, a renowned company in the photography and imaging industry. In the video, the host introduces a Kodak Carousel slide projector from 1963, which is a vintage piece of technology that he acquired. The projector is capable of holding up to 880 slides, showcasing its capacity and relevance to the theme of vintage technology.

💡Slide projector

A slide projector is a device that projects photographic slides onto a screen or wall. In the context of the video, the Kodak Carousel slide projector is the central focus, used to display a series of slides from the 1960s. The projector's operation and setup are detailed, emphasizing its role in the video's demonstration of vintage technology.

💡Leather case

The leather case mentioned in the script is the protective cover for the slide projector. It is described as 'fake leather,' indicating a material that mimics the appearance of leather but is not genuine. The case is significant as it adds to the vintage appeal and presentation of the projector, showing how the device was stored and transported in its time.

💡Power cable

The power cable is an essential component for connecting the slide projector to a power source. In the video, the host discusses changing the original German plug to a more suitable one for his location, highlighting the practical considerations in using vintage technology. The power cable is crucial for the projector's operation and is a key element in setting up the device.

💡Remote control

Although the term 'remote control' typically refers to a device for controlling electronic devices from a distance, in this video, it is used to describe a tool that allows the user to operate the slide projector from a distance. The remote control is mentioned as a feature of the projector, showing the advanced capabilities of the technology at the time.

💡Original plug

The original plug is a component of the slide projector that was used to connect it to a power source when it was first manufactured. The host mentions changing the original German plug due to compatibility issues with modern electrical sockets. This detail underscores the age and origin of the projector, emphasizing the need to adapt vintage technology for contemporary use.

💡Fan

The fan in the projector serves to keep the device cool during operation. The host notes that the projector is rather loud, mainly due to the fan, indicating that the device generates heat during use. The fan is an important component for maintaining the projector's functionality and is a common feature in older electronic devices.

💡Slides

Slides are the photographic images that are projected by the slide projector. The host discusses the slides that came with the projector and those he already had at home. The slides are central to the video's content, as they are what the projector is used to display, showcasing various images and scenes from the past.

💡Focus wheel

The focus wheel is a control on the remote control that allows the user to adjust the focus of the projected image. The host mentions using the focus wheel to make minor adjustments to the slides being projected, demonstrating the level of control and precision available with the projector. This feature is crucial for achieving clear and sharp projections.

💡Vintage technology

Vintage technology refers to older, often outdated, devices or systems that have historical or nostalgic value. The video revolves around the Kodak Carousel slide projector, a piece of vintage technology that the host is fond of. The entire narrative of the video is centered on showcasing and explaining the use of this vintage technology, making it a key concept.

💡Computer setup

The computer setup in the video includes a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a tower with a 3.5-inch floppy drive, a DD drive, and a CD-RW drive. The host mentions this setup to emphasize that he is not using virtual blocks or digital images, but rather actual slides and a physical projector. This detail underscores the authenticity and tangible nature of the technology being discussed.

Highlights

Introduction to Harvey's world of Randomness and the Kodak Carousel slide projector from 1963.

The projector was a gift from Harvey's grandparents who knew of his interest in vintage technology.

Overview of the projector's components including the leather case, power cable, remote control, and carousel.

The carousel's capacity to hold up to 880 slides.

Details about the original German plug and the necessity to replace it for modern use.

Discussion on the plug's safety features and the plan to upgrade the fuse and plug for better compatibility.

Demonstration of setting up and plugging in the projector.

A glimpse of Harvey's computer setup including a 3.5-inch floppy drive and other vintage components.

Explanation of the remote control's functionality and its connection to the projector.

The process of preparing the projector for a presentation, including adjusting the focus and positioning.

A brief mention of the original owner being a photographer and the slides' origin.

The projector's fan noise and its role in keeping the device cool during operation.

Showcasing various slides including a map of Ireland, palm trees, a beach, and a street view.

A woman behind a bar or in a museum, with a focus on the slide's intriguing details.

A color slide featuring a woman with a dog, and Harvey's personal opinion on the slide.

A roof view of an unidentified street with potential cattle markers and police signs.

A bird slide prompting viewers to identify the species in the comments.

A nice bridge slide and an attempt to focus it closer to the camera.

Closing thoughts on the Kodak Carousel projector and a teaser for another projection video.

Transcripts

hello and welcome to Harvey's world of

Randomness I your host Harvey and today

I would like to show you a really

awesome piece of technology that I had

acquired in recent

years this here is my Kodak Carousel s

slide projector from

1963 that my nana and Granddad had

acquired from somewhere else and then

gave to me because they they know I

liked this sort of

thing so here we have this fake Le

leather case here you can see the word

um not sure if you see see this very

well

um but the word Kodak is

imprinted just

on this corner of the case of trying to

catch a

light you can you can barely see it but

it is

there okay so let's open this

up turn these two latches and then we

are and

um then

inside inside we

have power

cable have the remote

control the carousel itself um which

cannot hold up to 880

slides which is rather

cool and of

course the projector which is rather

heavy

okay right what shall I show you first

then I'm going to set the um the

projector down there for a

moment then over here

we have the original plug that came with

this projector the reason I changed it

is because this is an old German plug I

believe it's made out of Baker light as

well as

metal um it's made by a company called

MK yeah you can see it's obviously it

won't fit your normal

English um electrical socket so I had to

change it um it's a is

it it's a 5 amp um

plug so in this uh this plug that my

granddad found and wired in he put a 3

amp fuse I would like to find a 5 amp

fuse at some point and perhaps a better

plug CU this is one of the old the

slightly older types where it doesn't

have any installation on the live

neutral

pins anyway um

I'm going to plug this

in and show you how it works I need to

Oh and before we go any

further um this is what my computer

looks like from the

outside that's the monitor of course we

got the the keyboard and mouse

speakers and

then we on

then down here

have the uh the tower

itself can't really see it very well

because of the uh the sunlight that's

coming through the windows it has a 3.5

in floppy drive just there and a DD one

drive and TD rable

drive just so you know I'm not Faking It

with um with virtual blocks or something

yeah

so screen

saver

right I I hav really thought about this

work first off let's so let's put the

projector itself over there just uh

adjust the camera

webcam really nice webcam for

um for this sort of here anyway uh so

yes not a lot of light over here is

there

um well there is this light I use

sometimes if it's too dark for the

webcam

uh which I suppose I can Trail it over

here there that should do and set set it

just out of frame and that's not bright

enough

okay way

around right well that works to some

degree I must say so

um so let's plug it in for a start

and let's just check take

the the ends Shield

off as you can see it does work just

turn off for a

second what do we need now we need the

carousel which is in this nice little

box

here so

apparently apparently the original owner

of this um projector was a

photographer but these slides we already

had at home although some of the slides

I did find with with the projector but

yeah here it is uh hold holding up to 80

slides we just find the tool Notch where

it

sits there and um I do also have a case

off Sid as well which is where I got

them

from nice case actually got it for free

in from a car boot

sale once in the

will so uh then of course we have remote

control it's a wird remote control but

it I suppose it's technically a remote

control cuz you can control the obor

from a remote distance yeah makes

sense uh not sure what type of

connection this is called but it's got

um six

pins this sort of P you can't really see

it from there can you

oh well um that pluged

in just

here there we are got obviously the up

and down buttons for changing the slides

and you got this little Focus wheel just

in case you want to make any minor

adjustments excuse me I I do have a

cold sorry

so let's uh let's take this projector

over here a

moment and then oh a bit of a mess of

cables over

here hang on a

[Music]

second

right so we SC these uh

little feets that I can use to um hang

on there you can see it better now can't

you yeah so the projector also has these

two little feet at the front which I can

use

to for some leverage you

know and of course I can adjust the

focus on the lens it lens there the

front front

lens and there it

is

um I'll just just dust the camera a bit

obviously this is probably going to be

too bright for the camera

but

whatever um can I use this to

so right now I need to focus and to do

that I'll need a slide so I'm just going

to there's a slide

there and

ooh and it's a map of Ireland uh but

it's Wrong Way Around why is it the

wrong way around hang

on I'll put I'll put it the right way

around a

second yeah so you put the sidon upside

down um and there's a reason for that

which you can look up yourself I'm not

I'm not I'm not going to explain

it there we are um obviously you won't

be able to see it very well

but um let's see can I bring the camera

closer not much closer the the cables

sort of stopping that

H don't know if you can hear the

projector right now it is rather loud

but that's that's main to do with the uh

fan keeping it

cool folders get rather hot

it's good really cool projector though I

like it let's uh

let's take this over

here can you no well that's right you

don't you you don't need to see it

perfectly for me to I think I do do have

some dark slides on here

so let's get let's skip to the next

one some palm trees there

and whatnot I'm really trying to see if

I

can been cables

everywhere you can sort of see it better

now let's keep

going oh yeah we got a bit of a beach

there looks

like I'm going to see if I can find a

read dark slide just oh wait hang

on oh okay never mind

yeah

just there that there's a rather dark

slide

there as you can see it's a woman um

looks like she's behind a bar or

something got some light so or maybe

it's in a museum actually I I have no

idea but it does look

interesting good one boots

um o got a color one

there oh this is one pictures that came

with the projector

just a woman with a

dog don't really like it's not it's not

I don't like it it's just it's it's not

really too appealing you know but it's

in color so I thought thought I'd

include

it oh and we got we got a

little roof view of the street there a

random street I have no idea where that

is I think my grandma might know cuz I

think she told me once

uh let's see if I can get this any

closer so looks like the cattle markers

or something see there there's a c right

there and there's uh two police Spin and

people in the

background can't quite make out what

signs say see if I can get into proper

Focus all right well never

mind oh a nice one this is a not sure

what type of bird that is if if you know

what type of bird this is you you can

put it in the comments if you

like cuz I'd like to know suppose I can

look at up myself

but oh I'm not sure where this

is uh some building so you can't really

see it

some more

ones this is quite a nice one nice

bridge I'm going to try again to see if

I can get it any closer to the

camera

uh oops light

went ah

anyway I didn't I didn't know I was told

where this was once but I've

forgotten okay well I went b b you with

slides all

day but that is my Kodak Carol s slide

projector I'm rather fond of it

and yes yes that's that I do have have

another projection I might do another

video on that

one

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um well I hope you enjoyed this video

um see you