Adorama Reloadable Metal Film Cassette for Bulk Loading, Single Cassette
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beth w : I need to buy DX coded, 400 ISO canisters...what is this?RICHARD Y : This is a reloadable 35mm film canister that has a sticker that has the code for 400 ISO film. This code sets the cameras sensors so that your film is properly exposed.EDUARDO S : This cassette are not coded, I usually put a masking tape to label what ISO film is loaded with.JIM N : These are uncoded. You can create your own labels for any ISO you wish.DALE N : The totally black cassette shown here is not DX coded. You must manually set your camera's ISO when using this cassette. The DX coding on a cassette looks like a reflective silver checker board painted onto the cassette.
First Name L : how do you reload one of these? i'm thinking about going to bulk loading.GORDON W : You will need a bulk re loader which you can also get from adorama. Using a re loader you can load film for 36 frames down to 10. If you are doing color a local shop will processes it and give you back your container. I use it for mostly black and white.RYAN B : This is the general idea- there are examples on youtube that I used to learn exactly how the game's played.
With the cassette, there are four pieces: the canister, two end caps, and the spool.
In addition you also need the bulk loader, film, scissors, and some tape.
Have your film loaded in the bulk loader- a small strip is always left available in the loading chamber.
Take off one end cap and the spool out. Tape the film strip to the spool, put it back in the canister sliding the film through the felted slot of the canister. Snap the end cap on and put the whole cassette in the chamber of the bulk loader.
Close the chamber door, insert the bulk loader's winder piece, and wind using whatever ratio to get the amount of shots you desire for that cassette-
I stick with 24 shots/winds: when it comes to loading the film into the spool of the developing tank, 36 shots pretty much maxes out the spool.
Once wound, take out the winder piece, open the door, pull the cassette out- you'll still have an umbilical of film connecting it to the loader/feeder roll. Cut that leaving about a four inch strip and cut again to make a tapered end of the film strip for easing loading in your camera. And that's it.
! Some helpful notes:
When you load cassettes in your camera, note the nub end of the spool/cassette aims down, locking it into a groove, the winder goes into the other end, and you pull the fill left to right- when bulk loading, you have the ability to goof the direction- which I have once or twice.
Be sure you set up the spool & canister with the right orientation so you cassettes load correctly.
Also, with tape- I've had a few rolls fail on me because I skimped on taping the film to the spool securely enough (had to take the camera home and unload in the dark room.)
Finally- I prefer the plastic cassettes. The metal require snapping ends on and have been iffy. The plastics one turn and lock easily.
Enjoy!DONALD F : I'm not sure if I understand the intent of the question.
The cassette is opened by gripping it firmly and banging down the protruding spindle onto a firm surface. The cap on the opposite end will pop off giving you access to the spindle. It has a "toothe-like" construction for attaching the end of the film roll, but I generally attach the film end to the spindle with a piece of scotch tape.
The spindle is placed back into the cartridge with the spindle's "long" end exiting the cartridge's closed end, and the end cap is pushed back onto the cartridge. The protruding end of the spindle can then be turned to wind the film into the cartridge.
In my case, the bulk film (roll of up to 100 feet) is contained inside an old Watson 66 bulk film loader. After attaching the free end of the film protruding from the loader, the cartridge is dropped inside the loader, the light-tight lid is closed, and the film is wound into the catridge without the need for darkness. However, without the loader, you can cut the bulk film to length, tape one end to the spidle of the opened cartridge, put the end back on the cartridge, and wind all but the leader into the cartridge in darkness. You might want to do this once in the light with a piece of waste film just to get the feel before trying it in the darkroom.JOHN M : Ideally you'll want a reloader. Unfortunately Adorama does not sell them. You can get them on eBay or a retailer dedicated to film photography. Popular brand names are 'Lloyd' and 'Bobinquick'. I own a rebranded Bobinquick and it works just fine.
Once you have your reloader and metal cassettes you'll need a completely dark area or changing bag to load your bulk film into the loader. Once the loader is ready you just open the top, spool the cassettes until empty.
This cassette has a metal body, plastic spool and metal caps that come right off with a little bit of pull. Some are plastic with screw caps. Either version can accidentally lose an end, so be sure to store them in some plastic cans (not included).
To load these spools you use tape to attach the bulk film from the loader to the spool, place it into the metal housing and cap the ends. With the Bobinquick you'd close the lid, crank the spool until you have the specified number of exposures you wanted (visible dial), open the lid and cut the film.
I suppose you could reload these without a loader but you'll need to measure out exactly how much film you'd want in a dark bag, tape, cap, wind and cut with just your fingers.. That doesn't sound like fun!
TIP: These don't last forever.. The caps get loose and dirt/grit can get caught in the felt light-blocker on the opening. I use a silver permanent marker and place a dot on the case and each cap every time I reload. When I hit five they're thrown away.MATTHEW W : Hi, I don't think these are the best cassettes for bulk loading. If you can get plastic ones with a screw on top you would be better off. They last longer, and the tops don't pop off.PETER B : THIS IS HARD TO EXPLAIN WITH WORDS BUT I WILL TRY... First, you will need bulk film for the type of film you desire (check availability). I've mostly used for black/white films but the process is same for most films. Bulk films previously available in 100 foot, 50 foot or 27 foot length rolls. You will need a bulk loader such as a Watson bulk loader (if not you will need a dark place such as a darkroom, scissors, tape, etc. For loading in a dark room, WITH LIGHTS ON, pre-measure the length you want the film (measure 3 1/2 feet for 24 exposure and just less than 5 feet for 36 exposure). I measure from the floor up a wall and tap in 2 nails for the film sprocket to go over. WITH LIGHTS ON, Prepare the cassette - grasp the cassette with the extended spool tip DOWN and squeeze the sides while tapping the tip firmly against a hard surface with your other hand over the other end to remove the cap and then slide the spool out and pay attention to the position of these parts and practice re-assembling the cassette (because you will have to do that part IN THE DARK later). Place clear or masking tape around the rounded spool and sticking out about an inch on each side (with the sticky part inside) so the spool is ready to receive one end of the film. IN THE DARK, open the film, measure the desire length, put one film end against the spool, afix the tape on each side of film, then roll on to the spool, slide the spool into the sleeve (leave an inch or two of film sticking out through the light trap) and replace the cap so it is light proof. LOAD desired # of rolls. Be sure to put away the film in light proof state BEFORE turning the lights back on. With LIGHTS ON, you can cut the leader. Make sure to mark the film type on the cassette if you are using multiple types of film. Try looking on internet for pictures or maybe even a video of process.
-It really isn't as hard as I made it sound. good luck, PeterEDUARDO S : It´s quiet easy..
What I did, was to paste a "permanent" piece of film inside the bulk, long enough to add later the film that I will expose, (thats allows me to do a faster recharge...)
Then in a place without light, you just need to paste (with sticky tape for film) the the big roll film that you will use to "permanent" film , and star rolling it, I count 30 turns, thats about 32 exposures.
Becarefull with the hairy part, if it comes out, light will go through and will screw up the film.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ERIK P : Needed for bulk loading film. Couldn't get the plastic screw types that I used years ago. Giving this a try.
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2011-12-31T19:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Maybe? Their labels are a problem!
Listen, these people put HARD TO REMOVE sticky labels indiscriminately on each of the canisters! I complained and they didn't even bother to reply. They might work but when they put them across the film-exit area ((fibers) I have some questions. I like bulk-loading - you can load what you need when you need it - but the supplies are becoming harder to find.
Erik
2008-05-07T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Quality cassettes!
Being a student I must find every way possible to cut expenses. Rolling my own film saves me close to 50% in film cost. These cassettes are well made and give a sense of security in my film handling. I don't feel that I have to worry about light leaks or worse yet, popping open accidentally. This way I can concentrate more on getting that perfet shot when it presents itself.
DanoW50
About Adorama Reloadable Cassette for Bulk Loading, Single
Metal reloadable cassettes for 35mm bulk film loading
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- One Cassette