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Post by majicman on Feb 3, 2007 18:11:52 GMT -5
Does anybody have a camera that uses 620 film and would like to know how to use 120 without respooling the film?
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 3, 2007 19:58:44 GMT -5
Me.
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Post by majicman on Feb 3, 2007 20:23:23 GMT -5
OK, If you notice most 120 rolls now days are plastic. Take a razor knife and trim the plastic down just about to the paper on both ends it's very easy.Put it in the camera see if it rolls around freely if not trim a little more off then shoot away. I have six cameras that take 620 film and have film in all of them that works fine. Its a great way to bring back an old camera to life. and beats re spooling film in a closet.
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Post by herron on Feb 3, 2007 22:22:48 GMT -5
OK, If you notice most 120 rolls now days are plastic. Take a razor knife and trim the plastic down just about to the paper on both ends it's very easy.Put it in the camera see if it rolls around freely if not trim a little more off then shoot away. I have six cameras that take 620 film and have film in all of them that works fine. Its a great way to bring back an old camera to life. and beats re spooling film in a closet. Good advice. I've got several 620 beasts in the house, but I generally use Kamera's trim method, though. Saves the nicks and cuts on my fingers!  And I find I get generally good results...usually on 100 speed film with a bit of "Rule of 16" guesswork. |
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Post by Randy on Feb 4, 2007 7:44:05 GMT -5
Many old cameras were dual format, taking both 620 and 120. If you have one of these, you can re-roll your film from 120 spools to 620 spools right inside the camera. You can then use the film in your camera of choice and reverse the process when finished.
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 4, 2007 10:33:49 GMT -5
Majicman,
Thank you.
The phoenix rises.
You have just given new life to a couple of dozen of my old cameras.
Mickey
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Post by lulalake on Feb 5, 2007 0:02:24 GMT -5
Well, thanks for the tips, but . . .NOW I have to find room for a few yet unbought 620 cameras!!!
Jules
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Post by lulalake on Mar 1, 2007 23:00:20 GMT -5
Well, thanks for the tips, but . . .NOW I have to find room for a few yet unbought 620 cameras!!! Jules Please see the General Photography .Not Exactly Nostalgia thread. Thanks Jules |
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Post by herron on Jul 19, 2007 9:07:52 GMT -5
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