[Konvas] Kinor 35mm question?

[Bruce McNaughton]

Dear Rita

Sorry I didn't answer your specific questions...

The camera of course runs at the same speed, mags at half speed.  The  
noise reduction is almost undetectable.  About the only difference is  
the 'scraping' sound as the film is pulled through the gate half the  
distance of 4 perf.  The magazines are already quiet so the short  
answer is no appreciable sound reduction.

The motors are untouched so the lubrication of the hard steel on hard  
steel bearings require the same lubrication as before.  In fact ball/ 
roller bearings are noisier.

I am not a fan of the Konvas.  I don't like the gate system where one  
cannot see what is happening to the film.  One has to put a lot of  
trust into hidden parts and wait for the rushes...  The 2 perf  
conversion is also one of the most expensive as the entire movement  
has to be remade.  The Arri 2C is a much more friendly, reliable and  
all round excellent machine and $2000 cheaper to convert.  I get many  
enquiries for converting Konvases but the price generally sorts out  
the issue.

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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