Re: Franka viewer information ?

[P3D <tomwhite@xxxxxxx>]

Phil Palmer writes:

>A few weeks back I posted asking for info about the Franka Twin 35mm viewer.
>Although there were a number of general replies about other issues I raised, no
>one replied with their experiences of this particular viewer.  So...
>
>Does anyone have one ?
>
>What do you think about it ?
>
>What are the optics like ?
>The bonum 2 x 2 mounts I use  are thicker than a GePe mount (about the same 
>as an RBT I think) will this cause a problem ?
>


I have one. I use it to view 2x2s mounted in mounts as thick as an 1/8" or
so (Wess Professional mounts). Of course, you have to use the 2x2 adaptor
(extra I think). Franka also sells a holder for holding individual 2x2
pairs. They are a bit expensive (about US$1 each) so I would recommend that
you get a few of these so as to be able to view a series conveniently and
then use them for a new series later. They will hold a cardboard mount but
not a thicker plastic mount, I believe.

The optics ok but nothing like my Kodaslide II (Dr. T) or a Red Button.

I had to take mine apart and lubricate the focussing screw in order to use
it conveniently. All in all, unless you need to have the individual 2x2
mounts, I would save my money for a T-ized Red Button or a Kodaslide II and
mount the full frame 35 mm chips on one of the 7 perf Realist format mounts
that are available. I use the Albion currently.

Tom White
Driftwood, TX


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