Vintage film cameras

[Kenzie]

Got my tank through. Got the one with two spool holders in to do two 35mm films at once.

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Kenzie

Just found that WEX Photographic in Norwich sell film and darkroom chemicals. Good excuse for a ride and a chance to pick up the gear I need to try black and white developing before trying colour C-41. Just wish I could take a course first. Might stop at Flixston on the way back.

No need for a course to develop black and white, just follow the recipe. It really is easy.

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Kenzie

Got my tank through. Got the one with two spool holders in to do two 35mm films at once.

If they're like my holders you can develop a single 120 film in them too. Just rotate the two halves to unlock and change the spacing to match your film. Before you start loading film into them in a changing bag, have a practice with a spare film in the open, then in the bag.

I used to do it this way for 35mm...

1) Extract the end of the film from the cannister, cut it straight across then cut the corners at 45 degrees
2) Insert the first 25mm into the developing spool in the daylight
3) Load tank, spool, lid and scissors into the changing bag
4) Close changing bag (point of no return, so make sure you have everything in there you'll need)
5) Transfer film onto spool by rotating two halves of spool back and forth
6) When there's only a couple of inches of film left, cut it close to the cannister
7) Transfer the last few inches, then place the holder in the tank and put the lid on

I've not tried 120, but I'd imagine it'll go much the same way except that you can't cut the corners until it's in the bag

Keith.

[Kenzie]

I have a spare 35mm film that was in one of the cameras I bought so I have practised with that. I do have a really old 120 film as well I could play with. I think the first one will be a 127 b&w film. Just need to know how long to develop it for. Can't find any info on it. Its Rera Pan 100 and I will be using Ilford ID11. I'm guessing 8 mins at 20c.

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Kenzie

I have a spare 35mm film that was in one of the cameras I bought so I have practised with that. I do have a really old 120 film as well I could play with. I think the first one will be a 127 b&w film. Just need to know how long to develop it for. Can't find any info on it. Its Rera Pan 100 and I will be using Ilford ID11. I'm guessing 8 mins at 20c.

A quick google got me:

127 size Traditional black and white film

ISO 100, Supergrain, 1+12, 6 Min., 20°C (68°F).
ISO 100, R09/Rodinal, 1+25, 9 Min., 20°C (68°F).
ISO 100, Microphen, Stock, 9 Min., 20°C (68°F).
ISO 100, D-76, Stock, 9 Min., 20°C (68°F).

The time for ID-11 should be the same as D76 since they're pretty much identical.

[johnnyrod]

Is it not in the massive dev chart then?

[Kenzie]

Yes, it can be done as the same for the 120 version. I emailed the guy I buy the film from.
Managed to get the stubborn XA2 to fire at last. Got some silver oxide SR44 batteries for it and stripped it down and messed around with the shutter button. Stupid electronic cameras!

[Sir Trev]

I agree wit the electronic camera comment Kenzie. Although I got Lady Poppy's old P30t to work it eats batteries so it's clearly not that happy (unless the strip of batteries I have is older than I think and they're the problem).

Speaking of the P30t, I finished a roll and popped it in to Jessops on Saturday for their develop and scan service at £8. Daughter picked it up for me today and I've had a quick look. Not too bad really. Couple of examples:

Just planted by Trevor Laight, on Flickr

Smells nice! by Trevor Laight, on Flickr

It was a nice cuppa by Trevor Laight, on Flickr

[Kenzie]

Nice. My P30t is acting up and not firing. Fresh batteries as well. I just loaded a 127 film into a spool and into the tank for developing tomorrow. I may have screwed it up as the film jammed and I had to unspool it. No idea what side of the film I touched. Will find out tomorrow! Going to drop the Zorki film in for processing. I have another 35mm film but have no idea what its from.

[Kenzie]

Got the Zorki done. A few of the better shots:









Pretty much as scanned but with the vignetting removed.