[Konvas] Kinor 35mm question?

[Bruce McNaughton]

Well Rita you know that we convert both Kinor and Konvas to 2 perf.   
Costs are high but the savings are impressive.  I guess that we have  
done some 20 Kinors to date, less Konvases because they require more  
engineering.  But this is the way that 35mm film can still compete...

Don't give up on film.  I have yet to see anything that comes close

Regards
Bruce
The aranda group
Melbourne




On 19 Aug 2008, at 00:35, Speedbirdmgh at aol.com wrote:

> I am puzzled!  Anders/Bruce
>
> Somebody recently said, I cannot remember who it was, that a 2 perf  
> Kinor 35mm runs at half speed therefore it is much quieter. I do  
> acknowledge that the mags are running at half speed but the motor  
> and shuttle/pull down claw are surely running roughly at the same  
> speed as before. Perhaps I have got this wrong.
>
> During conversion, are there any major engineering improvements made  
> to the camera to improve its performance perhaps sealed roller  
> bearings to reduce maintenance lube interval times etc.
>
> Also has anyone done any decibel tests to confirm if it is quieter.
>
> I am still considering whether to buy a couple of 2 perf conversion  
> units.  I will be going T2's way but also looking at 35mm imaging  
> and costs. I am convinced that HDV and 35mm  will always run side by  
> side within the film industry for the next 10-15 years and that  
> S16mm TV production will die over the next 5 years. A British and  
> German Lab are formulating a new company to manufacture and process  
> a 'new breed' of 35mm film stock to fill the gap when Kodak start to  
> reduce its European operation. I understand that Fuji has also just  
> purchased a large building plot in the UK to secure its future but  
> unsure for what purpose! Awaiting their press release.
>
> Sorry about the questions but has anybody had any ideas on improving  
> the Konvas 2M if it needs improving. I know there are issues with  
> the viewfinder etc but how about the reliability and perhaps a new  
> motor to make it future proof.  Anybody got a 2 perf Konvas yet?
>
> Many thanks Rita.
>
>
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