[LargeFormat] Korona 5x7

[Clive Warren]

At 17:02 06/04/2003 +0100, philip.lambert wrote:
> >
> > On the very long task list is to put together a page for the f32.net
> > web site describing the range of Korona cameras together with pics.
> > The most esoteric accessory I have is a 70mm roll film back. Unless
> > an inexpensive roll of expired film pops up for it I guess it'll be a
> > while before it gets used.
>
>Who repairs Korona?  Bellows I suppose can be handled by a specialist but
>who repairs worn wood or metal?
>Is a Korona heavy?  My wood/metal Gandolfi certainly is when the tripod, RF
>back, meter and lenses are added up.
>
>A friend who uses Linhof tells me not to buy a 70mm Rollex back because (a)
>you can't get film (b) if you do get some film you won't find anybody
>prepared to process a "short" length because labs handle it by the 500 or
>1000 metres .
>Is the 70mm format wider than 120/220? I had thought any extra film width
>went in perforations.  PL

Philip,

Koronas can be repaired by anyone with rudimentary woodworking and 
metalwork skills. They are generally made of cherry wood, fairly light and 
compare favorably to contemporary wooden cameras.

70mm film is definitely out of fashion. My interest originally was in the 
use of infrared aero film and I was contemplating buying a roll of infrared 
film. The Korona 70mm back is also a rather elegant piece of engineering so 
even if it doesn't get used it is an interesting artifact and will in any 
case be a good addition to the accessories section for the planned Korona 
page on the web site. You can still find 70mm film processors from time to 
time on EBay so processing is not an issue. You do gain a little film real 
estate using 70mm film over 120 film but as you say, there are perforations 
on some stock.

Your friend was giving good advice!

Cheers,
            Clive