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BULK FILM SUPPLIES -
Non processed-paid film can be obtained
in the normal 24 and 36exp. cassettes. However it is more
economical to purchase bulk film and load this into your
own cassettes.
The loading must be carried out in the dark, so it is a
job for either a blacked out room - or the use of a
daylight loader.
Loaders
currently on the market are:-
Watson Loader from Jessop, Leicester.
Computrol Loader from Phototec & Image shops.
Cassettes may be obtained from both the sources above.
When using a loader it is necessary to load the film into
the drum in the dark.
A blacked out cupboard or a changing bag are the usual
items members use. Once the drum is loaded all the
cassettes can be loaded in normal room lighting.
Film is attached to the cassette spools with narrow
masking tape. To load a film cassette without a loader is
a little more complicated
and requires the use of a darkened room. Make a measure
from a piece of 2ins. batten 5ft.6ins long. Place domed
furniture nails at thedistance to give 24 and 36 exposure
lengths of film (42 & 60ins).
To turn the cassette spool easily, put a saw cut in a
3ins. length of 9mm (3/8ins) dowel and this will make a
roller which is easily
handled.
In total darkness measure a length of film, attach to a
spool with masking tape, roll onto the spool by twisting
dowel, then re-assemble the cassette with about 1ins. of
film protruding. The leader can be shaped in the
daylight.
BULK
REVERSAL FILMS
Todays colour films are very reliable
and all should provide good results. All the bulk film is
colour balanced for daylight.
N.B. manufacturers are continually updating and changing
their film.
MANUFACTURER.
ISO FILM SPEED. SUPPLIERS.
Agfa 50
.......................................................................................................................................Jessop.
Ektachrome 64: 100: 200
............................................................................................................Melbourne
Photographic: Jessop.
Fuji 100
......................................................................................................................................Jessop
shops.
Konacolor (Negative)
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Ron Croad of C.R.C.:
Konicolor (Negative) supplied by the Club is available in 10 and
30 metre tins.
It is the cheapest film available. Prices of film can be
obtained by referring to the photographic press. Film
should be kept cool to preserve its quality. Use either
the fridge or if you do not intend to use it for some
while, it may be stored in a freezer. Wrap in two plastic
bags for protection.
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