Re: HIE in Bronica 135W film Backs

[Don Roberts <droberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob & Jennifer wrote:

>
> To make a looong story short, I took the back apart and found that there is
> only one very thin piece of felt that is covered by several pieces of
> flexible aluminum.  So when you put the darkslide in, the aluminum flaps
> flatten.  One of mine was destroyed, so I took it out.
>
> I have since burned more b&w film in it without a problem, however I do
> want to replace the aluminum strip when I get a chance.

You can but replacement seal kits directly from Bronica on the Tamrom site.  I
just installed one on the 70mm back I have.  It would seem that the aluminum
strips should make the seal IR proof.

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> PS:  If anyone has a 70mm back for sale for the ETRS, please let me know.

Willem-Jan Markerink just yesterday posted a 70mm ETRS back for sale.  Contact
him, he is a very reliable source.

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     Don Roberts -Bittersweet Productions - Iowa City, Iowa

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