@impauldk. Hi, I dont think you can use any light (even red light) whilst the neg is out the cannister. Its not like developing prints. If I'm wrong, I'd love to know as doing this in the dark can be frustrating!
@grannysmith1925 you're right! you can't use any type of light. Film is extremely sensitive, depending on the ISO. Film might get over exposed by the safe light (red light)
I just pull the film out of the cartridge. This way, I can re-use the cartridge if I want to "divide" rolls of 36exp film or have cartidges for a pinhole camera or something. You can also just open up the cartridge where the film comes out with your fingers with no risk of scratching or cutting yourself on the cartridge.
I have a Japanese made Asanuma metal/steel tank that holds 2 35MM or 1 120MM. It is excellent build. I have an AP Universal Development tank (I think it is the same as yours in this video). It works very well too. However I have had to replace reels for the plastic. Which cost about £5 each. I have never replaced my metal reels they are indestructable (within reason).
@BigBossZ360 The steel one I have has a metal slip in the centre that you place the end of the 35mm film into once the end is cut off. It simply slots in and its pretty simple.
if you want to make a tutorial please complete first your tools before make a video
spoonmarvs 6 days ago
Awsome advice, something the other vids missed to tell.
lieor 1 week ago
This is better than the damn book I read in Photography, and you explained why my film got stuck last time in the darkroom. Thanks man.
fdfvdsv 3 months ago
just wanna say that.. to make life easyer i would just load the film from the canister and just cut off the film when its done.
oseart5556 3 months ago
You can also use a safelight in your darkroom, it would make your work alot easier.
impauldk 3 months ago
@impauldk. Hi, I dont think you can use any light (even red light) whilst the neg is out the cannister. Its not like developing prints. If I'm wrong, I'd love to know as doing this in the dark can be frustrating!
grannysmith1925 1 month ago
@grannysmith1925 you're right! you can't use any type of light. Film is extremely sensitive, depending on the ISO. Film might get over exposed by the safe light (red light)
BigBossZ360 3 weeks ago
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impauldk 3 months ago
In our university our lecturer said, cut the film lead with your teeth.
Though i prefer scissors, as when i cut with my teeth it took longer as the edge wasnt quite straight.
rorrt 3 months ago
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bobthetreefrog 4 months ago
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bobthetreefrog 4 months ago
I just pull the film out of the cartridge. This way, I can re-use the cartridge if I want to "divide" rolls of 36exp film or have cartidges for a pinhole camera or something. You can also just open up the cartridge where the film comes out with your fingers with no risk of scratching or cutting yourself on the cartridge.
btstv 5 months ago
thank you. very helpful.
freakshowXES 5 months ago
I have a Japanese made Asanuma metal/steel tank that holds 2 35MM or 1 120MM. It is excellent build. I have an AP Universal Development tank (I think it is the same as yours in this video). It works very well too. However I have had to replace reels for the plastic. Which cost about £5 each. I have never replaced my metal reels they are indestructable (within reason).
tomsmith100 8 months ago
@tomsmith100 steel reels don't have quick feeds. I looked up your tank, and I couldn't find it. from my experience plastic is easier.
BigBossZ360 8 months ago
@BigBossZ360 The steel one I have has a metal slip in the centre that you place the end of the 35mm film into once the end is cut off. It simply slots in and its pretty simple.
tomsmith100 8 months ago
very helpful, thank you.
nowaiii1 1 year ago