Re: Bronica ETRSi & Filters

[Don Roberts <droberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob & Jennifer wrote:

I am procurring a 220 back and have sent for some 220 rolls of Kodak

> Infrared film but was wondering if you need to put black tape over the
> darkslide slot.

I doubt it but I do anyway.

>
>
> Has anyone out there used a 70mm back with Kodak Infrared?  I am just
> wondering about all of the pieces that are involved with shooting that film
> size.  Do you need to purchase a Kinderman 70mm roller, special tanks for
> processing, special film backs, etc

Loader is not absolutely necessary but it helps.  You do need special reels and
tanks and of course the 70mm back for the camera.

>
>
> How much of the 100 (or is it 150 feet) of film fit into one of the 70mm backs?

You can get up to 15' in each cassette (you need at least two for feed and
take-up) but you can load shorter rolls.

>
>
> Is one 70mm back better than the other (Beattie or Bronica)?

IMHO the Bronica back is better.  Smaller and easier to use.

>
>
> Do you need an extender on the finder?

Unless you want to use only waist level finder you need the Multi-Scope eye piece
extender.  It is a wonderful device allowing eye level or waist lever viewing but
is available used only and is not all easy to find.

>
>
> Second:
> Has anyone succeeded in placing any gelatin filters in the film back?  I
> have some cut down 70mm that I am going to burn in a 220 back and want to
> place an 87c gelatin filter in there if possible (whithout ruining this
> film that I had to give a pound of flesh for).

I have taped #25 filters over the openings in the 70mm and the 35mm wide backs and
they work fine.  Nothing thicker than a polyester will allow the back to latch I
believe.

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    Don Roberts * Bittersweet Productions * Iowa City, IA
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Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with a seat
missing, but it hurts. - Frank Drebin, Naked Gun 2 1/2
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