Re: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II
cine Kodak special - guts http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=57160 2018-12-11 22:20 GMT-04:00, Dave Tetzlaff : > If the camera sat for a long time with the spring wound, you might be in > trouble, as that causes the spring to lose force. > > What you’re hoping is that the spring is OK, and the rest of the mechanism > is just gummed up from sitting. In which case you may only need a clean and > lube to get it going. > > Which MIGHT be doable DIY... > > I’ve never dealt with a Cine Special, but Kodal K-100’s are fairly easy to > take apart, so maybe a Cine-Special is as well. (???) I’m not a pro camera > tech by any means, just have some general mechanical skills, but I’ve CL’ed > K-100’s, switched parts between them, etc. [OTOH, you have to be a trained > expert to even think about taking apart a Beaulieau or a Bolex]. > > Maybe someone else here knows how intimidating the innnards of a Cine > Special are? > > ___ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II
If the camera sat for a long time with the spring wound, you might be in trouble, as that causes the spring to lose force. What you’re hoping is that the spring is OK, and the rest of the mechanism is just gummed up from sitting. In which case you may only need a clean and lube to get it going. Which MIGHT be doable DIY... I’ve never dealt with a Cine Special, but Kodal K-100’s are fairly easy to take apart, so maybe a Cine-Special is as well. (???) I’m not a pro camera tech by any means, just have some general mechanical skills, but I’ve CL’ed K-100’s, switched parts between them, etc. [OTOH, you have to be a trained expert to even think about taking apart a Beaulieau or a Bolex]. Maybe someone else here knows how intimidating the innnards of a Cine Special are? ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II
This is actually good information for me to read along with. I have been shooting with a Cine Kodak for most of my projects for a good 2-3 years now. I have had no problems with the mechanisms or spring drive in the past, but recently I have felt something going on wth my spring drive. Almost as if it was wearing down too, but not completely. I'm not going anywhere near WD-40, but I would love to know about any other lubricants filmmakers use on their motion picture cameras. On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 2:10:07 PM EST, Scott Dorsey wrote: The camera only runs a few seconds because everything in it is gunked up and it needs cleaning and lubrication, likely. Don't EVER run an old camera or projector without making sure the movement is properly lubricated, because you can wear out the cam very very quickly without proper lubrication. I don't know anyone working on the Cine-Kodaks offhand... I know that Jesse Chambless had a tech who did very good work on them but charged the usual Chambless prices. What did DuAll say when you asked? --scott ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II
The camera only runs a few seconds because everything in it is gunked up and it needs cleaning and lubrication, likely. Don't EVER run an old camera or projector without making sure the movement is properly lubricated, because you can wear out the cam very very quickly without proper lubrication. I don't know anyone working on the Cine-Kodaks offhand... I know that Jesse Chambless had a tech who did very good work on them but charged the usual Chambless prices. What did DuAll say when you asked? --scott ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II
the camera only runs a few seconds— most of the time. so sometimes it does not run at all? 2018-12-10 23:16 GMT-04:00, Matt Shaw : > Hey frameworkers, > > Does anyone know of a place that works on Kodaks? I’ve got a Cine Special II > (16mm) with a faulty motor and am new to the scene. The camera sat for an > unknown period of time before I started using it. > > After winding the motor until the bell rings, the camera only runs a few > seconds— most of the time. > > I’ve already checked with Duall to no avail. > > > cheers, > Matt > > Blue Hill, ME > 🌲📡🌲 > > ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II
Sounds like a broken spring--like in a wind-up clock. -Original Message- From: Matt Shaw Sent: Dec 10, 2018 9:16 PM To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Subject: [Frameworks] Cine-Kodak Special II Hey frameworkers,Does anyone know of a place that works on Kodaks? I’ve got a Cine Special II (16mm) with a faulty motor and am new to the scene. The camera sat for an unknown period of time before I started using it. After winding the motor until the bell rings, the camera only runs a few seconds— most of the time.I’ve already checked with Duall to no avail. cheers,MattBlue Hill, ME 🌲📡🌲 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
