Notes and Comments

This unique projector used cartridges, loaded with 50' spools of processed Super 8 film, and allowed automatic changing and uninterrupted projection of up to six films. At the end of a film, the next cartridge moved into position and began projection; the previous film was then simultaneously rewound automatically inside the cartridge. A 'reject' button also allowed the Multimatic to switch from one cartidge to the next during projection, before the film was finished.

The Multimatic was advertised as an ideal projector "...for children and wherever people want to project films without studying long instruction manuals". In addition, it was suggested as the perfect projector for entertaining while hosting cocktail parties, as the cartridge system allowed anyone to load film, and the bright 150W halogen lamp provided enough illumination to be seen in even a semi-darkened room.

Serial Numbers and Dates of Manufacture

The serial number located on Multimatic projectors can be used to determine its date of manufacture. Although the Multimatic was introduced in 1969, the serial number range allocated for each year of production begins a year later in 1970; the table below lists the S/N number range for the 50hz, 60hz and multi-voltage variants.

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