P3D Re: RE: Series V Rings, Revere Rewind Crank & Cleaning Film

["Ivester, Paul" <ivestep@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

(I hope I haven't exceeded the limit on subjects per posting!)

I have a set of Series V slip-on adapter rings made by Tiffin 
for the TDC Colorist.  These fit the Colorist I, but do not 
fit the Colorist II, which has a slightly larger outside 
diameter on the lens.  Perhaps you have the right rings, but 
the wrong camera!

Elmer's makes an epoxy putty that could be useful for making 
a rewind crank adapter.  It comes in two parts that you knead 
together and form like putty.  It worked wonderfully for 
repairing a huge chip in a $15 red button viewer, which now 
looks and works like new.  At that time, I spray painted the 
side of the viewer to make it all black again, but if I were 
to do it again, I might try mixing lampblack with the epoxy.

There are movie film cleaners available, sold under names such 
as "Filmrenew".  Some of these contain a slight amount of 
lubricant, which usually doesn't cause any problems.  I think 
Kodak Movie Film cleaner does not contain a lubricant, but it 
may no longer be available.  I find these work better and are 
slightly less likely to soften the emulsion than isopropyl 
alcohol.  There aren't many film cleaners available any more, 
since many of the older types contained chlorofluorocarbons.  
If you want me to look up the addresses of dealers that sell 
film cleaner, e-mail me directly.

Paul Ivester
ivestep@xxxxxxxxxxx


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