Dennis Goble

Thanks but back to the original question. How much can I really get on there? I know it's more than 110 feet. How much to the edge of the reel? Guess no one really knows?

Thanks Guys for the replys I am winding the film on myself so I know I have to load it in total darkness(no wobble). They should have 110 on them from the factory. There is a lot of space left. Wow 220'? How thin in that gigabit film Simon? I know I've got more than 110' so I guess it's not safe???

Yes I know it's a 100' spool. I just want to know the actual amount that can be wound onto the spool when it's completely full. Seems I'm getting a lot more than 100' on it.

Hey Rolando Give us some more pics and/or details on how you did this.

Thanks Jay Yes looks like they would do a very thorough job and priced mid way. Thanks again Dennis

Hello I have a reflex bolex and I spend a lot of time trying to get the focus correct. It's one of the early ones so the viewfinder is quite dim when stopped down even a little. Maybe with the non reflex cameras people get more shooting done and worry less about getting focus absolutely correct.

That would be nice, but no I'm not saying that Karl. $495 is probably a good price for complete disassembly and CLA. $225 is a good price for low tier CLA only. Please

I agree 100% Simon. We all need to do all we can to keep filming with actual (film) within reasonable reach. Thanks Dennis

Tim how much do you charge for the light overhaul?

Hi Fran Yes the guy I talked to(not sure if it was Dieter) there did explain the procedure. Essentially completely disassembling the camera, running it through a ultrasonic cleaner, then re lubrication and adjustment. I suppose he would collimate lenses also. Yes I also got a quote from Bernie. His quote was less than half and from what I've read about him he is pretty through. I don't think he would do the "spray lube thing". So what's the diff here? I don't get it. Dennis

Wow, 10,000 feet? And that was all mag stripe? Can you put the pressure plate on a scanner? I would love to see it. Thanks

Thanks Jean-Louis Can you get new pressure plates? If so how much do they cost? Are there other areas in the camera that will have increased wear because of mag stripe?

Thanks Dave. Yes I would suspect it would accelerate the wear. After seeing what audio tape can do to audio heads. What's wrong with hypothetical's. Isn't everyone here to learn?

I plan on using some. Just want to know how abrasive it is to the pressure plate. Do you know what metal the plate is made of?

Hi Brian Thanks for the reply. So you don't think that the mag stripe would be too abrasive? I've had the pressure plate out and looked it over. It really looks nice considering the age of the camera. 60's I think. Not sure of the metal in the plate. Wonder if it's anodized aluminum or steel? Well since mag stripe was discontinued quite a while ago I should think that most of this film is probably fairly old. This is a VNF1 film so it's probably newer than some.

Just wondering what kind of damage I can expect to my pressure plate using mag stripe film. What is the cost of a new pressure plate? And will this film cause other damage to the camera. thanks

Thanks all for all the posts. I've had some offers to do the work now and most of them are less than half of what I was previously quoted. So I'm not sure what to think. :unsure: Hi Dave your post caught my eye. I was going to post a new thread about the pros and cons of using mag stripe film. Seems it would wear on the pressure plate after a while. After all rust is abrasive. :lol: I wonder how abrasive silver oxide is?

Thanks Tim I think I'm beginning to get the picture. :rolleyes: I guess the arri has a little more going on inside than the bolex. Probably no less precise though. Just thought lubricating the take up spindle wouldn't be that difficult. Probably a lot more inside needs it to since this is an old camera.

I just got a quote from procam in prescott AZ for cleaning and lubricating my bolex. :( $495 :o ouch :blink: My bolex take up reel was running a little too slow. Film backed up and jammed. ;) Maybe I'm a little out of touch here but this seems a little extreme. :P Are these typical repair fees to expect for the bolex? :unsure:

Wow thanks Grant. Finally some really good information. :lol: And the results don't look bad at all. :rolleyes: Thanks again Dennis

I don't think it's quite that critical Karl. I've processed e6 with +- a degree or so with very good results. Have you actually processed film with e6? With 20 or more rolls of 135 36 exposure I had absolutely no problems. I've even processed movie film with no problems except keeping dirt off and a few water spots.

Thanks Guys First off I wouldn't think of doing this kind of thing for an actual school project. Unless....... <_< Second I don't actually have these films, just wondering out of curiousity. Doesn't any one here have a experimental nature :lol: :lol: Third I have done more than my fair share of E6 processing at home. I find it a very well behaved process. The temperature deal is not a problem for me. Seriously though I think E6 is a very nice process and wouldn't hesitate recommending it to anyone.

Hi Can a negative color film be processed using a E6 reversal process? If yes what kind of results could be expected? The film is a color negative 16mm film. Eastman 7291 or 7297. Just curious if anyone has experimented with this. Thanks Dennis

Ok, I'll try my last question again. Is E6 close enough to VNF1 to work? Thanks I guess I will not try ME4

Ok thanks for all the help. I did get a reply from someone at film rescue international. quote: Hello Yes we can. A variant of ME-4 designed to increase contrast All the best Greg So I guess one lab is offering to try. They haven't replied as to the cost. You are all probably right. Just a 400ft roll of leader. Bad leader at that :P