[Konvas] Konvas mags

[Speedbirdmgh at aol.com]

"There was in fact an experimental run of Konvas 150m (500´) shoulder  mags
(10 or 20 in total, I think) made in the early 90's"
 
 
I have seen similar mags to the Aaton "pussey cat" type made for the  
Konvas probably 400 feet capacity.
I also saw some very unusual mags made for Arri 111 35mm again the cat on  
shoulder style. This was some years ago and they were made of a 'Bakelite' 
type  plastic and had the P&S Techniks logo on them.
 
I contacted P&S at the time and they confirmed that they also made  Arri's 
mags in metal alloy and I think they could still be making the mags for  
Arri today. I do know that they did make the lens barrels for Zeiss at one 
time. 
 
There were photos of both type of mags on the web but I cannot remember  
exactly where, I think I found them by accident searching for German cine  
camera's?
 
BTW. Have just seen some archive footage taken by German amateur cine  
photographers 1939-1945 and the footage in truly breathtaking. This is  
un-restored 16mm film and you see it as it was filmed with all the mistakes. The  
camera that really 'knocks the wind out of you' is the Siemens 16mm with  
Schneider glass similar to the Bolex but more boxy shape and with  
interchangeable mags.  I have found one in 'minty' condition in South  Africa but he 
wants $800.00 for it. 

 
Rita