Zone VI / Calumet viewing filters

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

At 01:04 AM 7/10/97 +0100, you wrote:
>Martin asked:
>>I know that Zone VI sell a kind of filter you can look through by eye
(not for
>>the camera) to get an impression about the transformation of the colours
>>to black and white.
>>Where can I get such a filter in Switzerland, Germany, England, ... Europe.
>>
>>Thanks
>

Zone VI sells six different Viewing Filters. There is a B&W version and a
Color version. The three models for B&W are as follows (the only difference
is the size of the viewing cut-out for use with a particular size film):

ZN5204  for 35mm,5x7, 2-1/4 x 3-1/4
ZN5208  for 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 (square)
ZN5200  for 2-1/4 x 2-3/4, 4x5, 8x10

For color, the models are:

ZN5206  for 35mm,5x7, 2-1/4 x 3-1/4
ZN5210  for 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 (square)
ZN5202  for 2-1/4 x 2-3/4, 4x5, 8x10

These are made out of series 90 Kodak wratten filter material, encased in
glass, mounted in a 3" black plastic frame with lanyard. The color version
is a different gel, more in tune with the higher contrast characterizes of
color film (their words.) They are $25 each (1996 catalog) and Zone VI
ships internationally. Voice 802-257-5161, fax 802-257-5165, snail mail
Zone VI Studios, Inc. Newfane, VT 05345 - 0219 . They accept all credit cards.

The Calumet full line catalog (1996) lists viewing filters by Peak, they
fold into a case like a magnifying glass. Color (PC1967) and B&W (PC1968)
for $26 each. They also list the Zone VI B&W filter ZN5200 at $25. They
have the series 90 monochrome viewing gel, 3x3" (KF1587) for $15 and 4x4"
(KF1588) for $23.50 . Calumet ships internationally and their number is
630-860-7447 or, if you can dial 800 #'s, 800-CALUMET. They are at 890
Supreme Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Jim