Loading 120 Film Onto Stainless Steel Reels

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Howto & Style

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• 120
• film
• developing
• loading
• stainless
• steel
• reels

[flashmxfreak]

Thank Luke

A dummy q.

For what is the Stainless Steel Reel, for archiving your films?

Regards Jan

[luketrash]

No, the reels are used in conjunction with a steel tank to hold the chemicals to develop the film. Some people prefer the steel reels to the plastic ones that I made the other video about.

[loreleimac]

Great job Luke! Since you are my Flickr friend...I've never heard your voice before. Strange, since I've "known" you for a few years now. Ha.

[luketrash]

Ha! Am I lower or higher pitched than you had imagined? I'm not a big fan of hearing my own voice, but most of the how-to videos on youtube are silent. I'd rather explain what I'm doing to show which parts of the process are deliberant (and seemingly important to remember.)

[tuberez]

Thanks for this vid! But 'rip what clips off? '

[EROJNKLSD]

EXCELLENT ! VERY APPRECIATED !!!

[cadillacjoe69]

Rip the clips off first thing. I've found it easier to load that way. Just slip the film into the slot in the middle. Hold it for one or two rounds and you're good to go.

[luketrash]

@DemitriRas The backing paper is completely loose from the film. It's taped to the film only at one spot up at the front of the roll as you get to frame #1.  So the tape just tears and the film is free of the backing at that point. The cameras are set up to pull the paper and film through the camera in a way that the film would never slide away from the paper because it was held in place with pressure.

[Jawsjawsjawsrg]

Thank you so much, one thing though. You should put in more key works to make this easier to find. But thanks again.

[Originalfmajor007]

great vid Luke! Thanks for making something intimidating (for the newb) less so.

[jerryi57]

Hey Luke, thanks a lot for your tips here. Something as simple as using your one finger method during the loading process made all the difference. For those who may not know the difference, the Hewes 120 SS reel is definitely worth the extra expense. $24 at Freestyle. But it loads like butter especially if you follow Lukes video.

[tassenook]

OK Luke, I will make a vid showing why SS reels are easier for 120 format film. For 35mm however, I would call it a draw and use both as my mood dictates. Watch this space.

[AlmondBscotch]

You make it look so friggen easy.

[jburgie]

Hmmm.... I found your 1-finger technique interesting. I never did it that way. I always keep the reel circumference on the countertop when loading it, which can't be done in a changing bag. (I don't like changing bags.) Once I had a 120 reel that was always giving me trouble. It turned out it was about 3-4 mm too wide. So always check your new reel against one that you know works well.