cassette for FT=2
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Topic author: gerardpanoramic
Posted on: 20071008082334
I am searching the reloadable cassettes for the FT-2 camera.
the metal two-cylinder split cartridge
Or how to modified a standard cassette
best
gerard
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Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071009155719
Hi Gerard,
I was looking at my FT-2 cassettes and the standard reusable cassettes. In theory if you find a reusable cassette that fits height-wise into the FT-2 you can probably just file off the tail of the spool.. but all the ones I got a bit tall... they don't fit by like 2mm... maybe some plastic ones may work? I didn't have any handy to experiment on.
Vlad
Reply author: gerardpanoramic
Replied on: 20071010054627
Dear Vlad,
Many thanks for the sending of the email to inform me about a osting, great gesture too!
Now about the cassette; indeed as told filing of the top is needed.
In fact to be specified the (spool-) holder house is quite simple.
If you use adhesive velours foil for the opening you are ready.
I am studying about the construction of the cassette house.
I presume made of study card useful?
Best
Gerard
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071010100557
The posting email was probably automated, you must've subscribed to this thread [:D].
If you are going to use the heavy card stock for the housing of the cassette, that may work, I would sure it's black though so it's lightproof.. If you would like I can take detailed pictures of the real FT-2 cassette from my own FT-2 and post them here in high resolution. Let me know if that will help you, I will gladly do it for you.
Vlad.
Reply author: gerardpanoramic
Replied on: 20071011054322
Dear Vlad,
Many thnks for your offer.
I am very glad to obtain it.
Of course you can use my email address.
High resolution no problems, I use broadband
Thanks and have a nice day
Gerard
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071011092338
All right, give me a couple of days to take these pictures if you don't mind... heavy workload this week :). I'll post them in this thread. I'm sure once people see those they will also have their own suggestion on how to modify them.
Vlad
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071011105505
Reply author: gerardpanoramic
Replied on: 20071012081820
Dear Vlad,
I am astonished by quick delivering of the cassette's pictures.
Thanks a lot great, besides the exact sizes of cassettes.
The pictures are fine too. I save them now.
The next days I am busy [:p]
I think more pictures not necessary.Depends on results.
Have a nice days!
Best
Gerard
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071012095421
My pleasure, Gerard! Don't hesitate to ask for more if you need any.
Cheers,
Vlad.
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20071017194352
Gerard
at
http://www.photohistory.ru/PanoramicCam.htm you ccan see description of FT 2 and other Russian panoramic cameras. and also see the cassettes.
How to build your own cassettes
1)Use two 120 spools cutting thier axels up to the same size of a 35mm spool.
2)Cut two 25cm length 35mm width of back paper used in 120 films.
3)Bond the two paper tongues at the extremes of the film.
Use the FT-2 as roll film camera.
Note: 120 spools fit exactly in the advance button joint, this is also recommended if you will built the esternal shield.
Or--- Convert it for 120 film taking pictures 50x 110mm-- The "Horizont 205" of the poor man.
LP
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20071017201756
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20071017202102
Reply author: gerardpanoramic
Replied on: 20071018063833
Dear Luiz,
Many thanks for good tips.
The websites I discover yet, thanks.
Did you read "Living Image" with tip of "waterhouse diaphragm"
I do hope to obtain next week the results of my own waterhouse diaphragm.
Instead od using the described model I use a round model to fit just before the objective. If you release the shutter half way you are able to view inside the camera. By means of a magnifying glass you can inspecting the focus.
Best
Gerard
