Re: Spud sightings (using 220)

[erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Greg Erker)]

>the camera. So, I've been reluctant to do the same to the
>Ricohflex.  Is there a better tape to use to minimize the
>mess?

  Gaffers tape is supposed to be good. Looks like
duct tape but doesn't leave goo behind. I know Calumet
sells it but don't know if one's local stores would
carry it.

>I have no idea how little or much DOF affects focus when the
>film is moved off the film plane.  Should I worry about this
>or not?  Should I try to scrounge up some extra reels and some
>used paper backing, cut the 220 rolls in half, and wind my own
>120s?

  At f16 or f22 I think you can get away with it.
But cutting and rolling with paper is not something
I'd like to do.

>Other MF cameras I've seen have no rewind; same for the Spud?
>If it had a wind and rewind you could possibly tension the film
>with the wind/rewind to pull it closer.  (Might require more than
>the usual complement of hands, though.)

  The supply spool knob on the Sputnik doesn't
have a flange to grab the spool slot. So there
is no hope of tensioning it this way.

Greg