Re: Found some more 70mm stuff and books

["Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On  3 Aug 97 at 3:53, Gdoces@xxxxxxx wrote:

> WJ  -  I am interested in the 70mm developing tank if one is still available.
>  Also the reel if the items come as a set.  Otherwise, tank only.

The two I had are sold now....
To be honest, I already had two sets myself for some time, but I am
reluctant to sell them, especially if you only need the
tank....there should be smarter ways to get you a tank.....does none
of the Jobo drums fit? Other machine/rotating systems? 
I assume you have a 70mm reel already? I vaguely recall that generic
reels exist, which one can adjust to film width. I have never seen
one of those, and I am also not sure whether they are SS....does 
anyone know what the heck I am talking about?....;-))
These would never suit 15' of film of course, only shorter lengths up 
to usual 35mm and 220 sizes.
Btw, I have never seen these Kindermann items separately, they always 
come in a set of SS-reel and plastic tank. They are listed separately 
in their pricelist however, so it is not impossible. There is a nice 
open air photo trade show in Holland in a few weeks, I will check for 
more 70mm stuff, if possible a tank only (in hindsight, the chance of 
finding a reel-only is much much higher....why would anyone buy only 
a tank?....;-))

Oh btw, I also have a lead on what seems to be a 9.5" plastic reel, in 
a multi-reel plastic cylinder. Only one reel included though. I doubt 
anyone in this group is interested in this, as one would cut 9.5" 
infrared bulk down to sheets, and not shoot roll film.

> For your information and all the others on this board, I have information
> regarding the availability of three 70mm Graflex backs.  I have not yet
> personally seen them, but I spoke with the owner today and he states that
> they are 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9 format and can be used on the Graflex XL or
> apparently any other type of camera wth a graflok (sp??) back capabilities,
> such as some 4x5 cameras.  I do not know the condition of these film backs.
>  This person is looking to sell all three backs and I believe his price is
> approximately $125 US for each back.  He is also anxious to find as a
> possible trade, the Graflex XLRF camera body.  If anyone is interested, let
> me know and I will send you his name and phone number here in the state of
> Washington, USA and you can deal with him directly.  He is NOT on the
> internet, so communication will have to be by phone or mail. 

>From what I gathered thusfar, there are no official Graflex 4x5"
(Graflok) backs for 70mm other than 6x7cm (RH-50), but there seem to
be aerial backs around that can be easily modified to 6x9 by
removing a shade. Do the above backs have any stock code? Any idea of 
brand name?
I am also curious to know whether these backs have film-flattening 
rollers, I believe this is a difference on at least the 120 Graflex 
backs, where later lever-wind backs have them, and earlier knob-wind 
backs not. These rollers are claimed to be a big quality improvement.
FWIW: my 70mm Mamiya RB backs have such rollers on the sides, which 
would ultimately prevent me to enlarge the format a few mm's 
(assuming that I could get away with this in the film spacing 
department).


- -- 
Bye,

Willem-Jan Markerink


      The desire to understand 
is sometimes far less intelligent than
     the inability to understand


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