[LargeFormat] 11x14 Korona

[tripspud]

Hi Jim!

      Hard luck!  I guess the larger the format and
more weight, the bigger the problems with the wind
sometimes as well.  At least you've got it fixed.

Cheers,

Rich Lahrson
Berkeley, California
tripspud@transbay.net

Jim Hemenway wrote:

> Clive:
>
>  > Thanks for the info. You have inspired me to search out some expired
>  > 8x10 trannie film.
>
> Outdated film can be several years old if stored in a cool or frozen
> state. I have several boxes of 11x14 Fujichrome 64T with dates of
> 1992-1997.  It's still good because it was kept in what the vendor
> called "cold storage" before I bought it and stuck it in my freezer.
> However if offered several boxes, I try to test a couple of sheets
> before handing over the money.
>
>  > It would be good to see a photo of your Korona and VIIa. I do like the
>  > Korona cameras and have not seen an 11x14.
>
> I need to clean out my "camera room" soon in order to photograph a bunch
> of unneeded equipment which I want to sell.  I'll try to remember to
> make some shots of the camera and lens for you.
>
> There is an 11x14 Korona currently on ebay.  The photos don't reveal the
> scale of the camera but do show some details:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2957683244&category=15248
>
> Unfortunately the two original wooden braces needed to prevent the
> extension rails from breaking appear to be lost, as they almost always
> are. You can see the resulting slight bend in the seller's photo.
>
> I now know from personal experience that they are definitely needed when
> shooting in situations where the rear extension rail is used to support
> the heavier rear part of the camera.
>
> My Korona broke last Wednesday evening at the point where the rear rail
> is attached to the center wooden camera base. I was trying to catch the
> last light and in my haste, didn't use my homemade aluminum support rails.
>
> I was shooting with the 23 1/4 inch Protar up in the mountains at
> Franconia Notch, and was unpleasantly surprised when I heard a loud
> crack and saw the back of the camera begin to fall off of the tripod.  I
> managed to catch it in time and then subsequently spent a few hours
> repairing it the next day with glue and clamps.
>
> Jim
>
> Clive Warren wrote:
>
> > Jim,
> >
> > Thanks for the info. You have inspired me to search out some expired
> > 8x10 trannie film.
> >
> > The Wollie convertible hasn't arrived yet, probably sitting in a mail
> > room somewhere in the UK.  As soon as I have some photos they will be
> > posted on the f32 Discussion Forum.
> >
> > It would be good to see a photo of your Korona and VIIa. I do like the
> > Korona cameras and have not seen an 11x14.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >            Clive
> >
> >
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