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Uli Meyer

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  1. Yet the image you share as an example shows a printed box. The cans I received came in no box, nothing, just cans with homemade labels. Don't get me wrong, if the product inside is excellent, I don't care. But it took nearly two and a half months to arrive and this doesn't install much confidence. I'm sure you can see the point. Still, looking forward to testing the material.
  2. Mine's has arrived from Cologne to my German address despite me asking them to send it to my UK address instead.
  3. What happens when the camera you just rented out, has an electrical fault and needs a speedy repair? I've often been asked if I would rent out my Arricam or 235 but I won't for that reason.
  4. Both images were shot with a 24mm on N35 2perf. You can get nice close shots as well as wider ones without too much distortion.
  5. You're probably right. I do have an elbow type viewfinder for the 16 SB but haven't tried to fit it to the 2C. The import charges are £200 alone and I wouldn't want to find out that they are unsuitable. I still hope to find somebody who has used them.
  6. Hi Eric, thank you for your thoughts! I've been shooting earlier "home movies' with my Arriflex 235 and Arricam and used a bike trailer to transport tripods and cases. But this is getting way too unwieldy and I am looking for a way to continue filming on 35mm without having to lug lots of gear around. I recently found this 'Fleximount' contraption but the seller didn't have all the parts. It looks very complicated, springs and ropes attached to the belt on the back. With my Arriflex SB I've been using a commercial shoulder rig and by mounting the battery at the back, it balances the weight nicely. You loose a few frames when switching the camera on and off but that's okay. I try and shoot at higher f-stops ( 4 - 8 ) to keep the focus in a zone. Difficult indoors where guessing focus at below f2 is often hit and miss. My recently converted Arriflex 2C 2perf is heavier, of course. but it is still possible to take it on the bus and for walks. Handheld shooting is tricky, there is always a certain amount of shaking, no matter how much one tries. That's why I've been thinking about a lightweight rig but the 2C's ergonomics make this a difficult task. Those Panavision shoulder mags (image from ebay) come with shoulder brackets but I have no idea if it makes shooting easier.
  7. I've not seen this before. Interesting. Thank you for the link.
  8. According to the lady I spoke to at ORWO, Filmotec is using the name without permission and they've been in a long dispute. Either way, the Filmotec you talk about now seems to be run by either scammers or complete nincompoops.
  9. Has anyone here used this shoulder mag with their Arriflex 2C? Is it making hand-held operation lighter/easier/more steady? I've been thinking about constructing a shoulder rig for the 2C but this may be a good solution. Many thanks! (image found on ebay).
  10. This is what I learned after finally speaking to someone at ORWO: The company making new film stock is called Filmotec and they are not affiliated with the company ORWO, even though they use their brand name. Both companies are based at Wolfen in Germany. Here is Filmotec’s website https://www.fiafnet.org/pages/Community/Supporters-ORWO.html I called Filmotec numerous times but all I got was an answer machine. I left several polite messages to get in touch but nothing so far. The woman I talked to at the other ORWO company (their business is photo books etc) wished me “Good Luck” with a subtle hint of pity.
  11. My copy arrived today! Looking forward to reading it, it looks terrific.
  12. I recently sent an old Kino Flo light to Germany from the UK which was cheaper than paying for additional luggage. I marked the shipment as "used lamp" with the value of £100 to be returned to the UK. I was still charged with Euro 45 import fees even though I took it back to the UK. More of those mysterious Brexit opportunities!
  13. Looking to buy a Cinematography Electronics Crystal sync motor base for my Arriflex 2C. Please get in touch if you have or know of one for sale. Many thanks! (Attached image from the Cinematography Electronics website. Unfortunately they do not make them any longer).
  14. Just curious if anyone has received their order yet? I can't even get a reply to emails. It would have been nice to try some of this new stock but I will definitely stick with Kodak.
  15. I joined the Darkroom just before the pandemic and then never went back. Is there a Steenbeck now?
  16. I had the same email. Sounds like they only produce 35mm stock if there is a big order. That may explain the ridiculous price tag for 35mm film. Terrible business model.
  17. I just received an automated reply saying that they will get in touch in due course. It also says *Please note that due to staff vacations in September, response times might be longer than usual." They apparently haven't updated their automated message. Can't find a phone number either.
  18. It's odd that the 16mm price has stayed the same but the 35mm pricing tripled. Something's not right. I may try and call to see what's going on.
  19. Spot on! Kentish Town Road corner of Prince of Wales Rd.
  20. Wie du oben erwähnt hast, ist das Buch bei dir schon angekommen, deshalb meine Frage. Your German is very impressive, Mark!
  21. Hallo Jürgen, Meine Kopie wurde am 30.11 geschickt, ist aber nie angekommen. Die email ist "noreply", wie kann ich in Kontakt kommen?
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