A word of Praise.

[Joe Gioielli]

I just wanted to publicly thank Martin Baumgarten for his assistance. I gave him a call regarding an old Revere Super8 and a roll of film I was given and the man spent a good half hour on the phone with me giving me advice on cameras, film, and film preservation.

And incase anyone was wondering, yes, Lemon "Pledge" works just fime as a film lube ;-)

Joe

[super8fireman]

Does this really work on lubing films and will it be safe? I know it would be a whole lot cheaper than the manufactured cleaners.

[BolexPlusX]

All Lemon Pledge aside,

Martin Baumgarten is one of theose people that has a real passion for small gauge film and is always willing to help other people. He's helped me a number of times and I appreciate it.

[super8fireman]

Oh, I have a lot of questions. How do you contact Martin?

[Angus]

Even when Martin is ridiculously busy he will take time to email proper answers to questions.

A top bloke, as we say.

[rollemfilm]

Martin processed my first documentary. The work was so good I gave him a film credit at the end. This film has been entered and shown in countless festivals and showings since. Martin is tops!

[jhoneycutt]

He has always been very polite and nice to me. Occasionally I have a question I can't find an answer to, and I email him. He always sends me a detailed reply. I know he is *very busy* so I try to not bother him and try to figure it out on my own.

jack in Portland Oregon

[Joe Gioielli]

No the Pledge didn't hurt the film at all. It runs a lot better, cleaned it very nicely as well.

As for how to contact, I just went to his website, got his phone number, and called him.

A great guy all around.

[joey peeps]

martin's a good guy. a true fanatic .
'nuff said

[downix]

Wonder if he knows a good source for new motors for a Vivitar 100D.