I could post more, but they all look exactly the same. I would appreciate it if someone can tell me what I did. I know it wasn't the camera because the marks go right outside the frame. Are these air bubbles? I agitated with the twiddler as suggested by the guy in the videos @felipegeek recommnded.
P1061713_01 by telecast, on Flickr
P1061714_01 by telecast, on Flickr
Ok, now then.
I fumbled with that film in the bag for over a half an hour trying to get it on the reel. I was so frustrated I almost gave up, but knew I couldn't take my arms out of the bag for fear of light. Every time I got it started, it would pop out. I could feel the film was buckling and wouldn't stay straight. I just kept trying (and cussing) until it finally fed on the spool. Afterwards I decided to practice with the developed roll since it's wasted anyway and...damn...the film is wider than the reel, and not by a little, it overlaps the edge of the reel by 1/2 the thickness of the plastic. This causes the film to buckle as it's being fed and pop out.
The question: Is it normal for 127 (or any film for that matter) to be wider than the developing reel, or is this just really poor quality control on the part of the film supplier? As I understand it new 127 is not being manufactured, the suppliers are cutting down 120 and respooling it. Is it possible that the film was touching the layers on each side from being buckled in the reel and contributed to this mess? Someone in the other developing thread suggested a SS tank. Would a stainless tank and reel allow for more play?
@Quadna71
Regarding the camera, no problems. I did some research and learned that the old Kodaks with a single shutter speed and f Stop were either 1/40th, 1/45th, or 1/50th of a second and f/15. Armed with that I used a light meter to back into the shots. I set the meter for 100 ISO, 1/45, and f/15 and found that I needed about 100 lumens for proper exposure. Then, I walked around and tried to frame shots that were 'about' 100 lumens, but it was a pretty loose 'about'. The only reason I went to this extent was to try and determine if the shutter springs are weakened to the extent that the camera is way out of whack. Now that I know they're within an acceptable tolerance I doubt I'd ever check again. Film has a lot of latitude to play with and you need to remember these were made for kids and people with zero experience to be successful. Based on my experience, I say get yourself some 100 film, use standard old camera common sense rules like keeping the sun behind you, not shooting in super bright or dark light, and I think you'll be fine. Load and unload in subdued light. Oh yeah, and don't develop at home!
Ok, now then.
I fumbled with that film in the bag for over a half an hour trying to get it on the reel. I was so frustrated I almost gave up, but knew I couldn't take my arms out of the bag for fear of light. Every time I got it started, it would pop out. I could feel the film was buckling and wouldn't stay straight. I just kept trying (and cussing) until it finally fed on the spool. Afterwards I decided to practice with the developed roll since it's wasted anyway and...damn...the film is wider than the reel, and not by a little, it overlaps the edge of the reel by 1/2 the thickness of the plastic. This causes the film to buckle as it's being fed and pop out.
The question: Is it normal for 127 (or any film for that matter) to be wider than the developing reel, or is this just really poor quality control on the part of the film supplier? As I understand it new 127 is not being manufactured, the suppliers are cutting down 120 and respooling it. Is it possible that the film was touching the layers on each side from being buckled in the reel and contributed to this mess? Someone in the other developing thread suggested a SS tank. Would a stainless tank and reel allow for more play?
@Quadna71
Regarding the camera, no problems. I did some research and learned that the old Kodaks with a single shutter speed and f Stop were either 1/40th, 1/45th, or 1/50th of a second and f/15. Armed with that I used a light meter to back into the shots. I set the meter for 100 ISO, 1/45, and f/15 and found that I needed about 100 lumens for proper exposure. Then, I walked around and tried to frame shots that were 'about' 100 lumens, but it was a pretty loose 'about'. The only reason I went to this extent was to try and determine if the shutter springs are weakened to the extent that the camera is way out of whack. Now that I know they're within an acceptable tolerance I doubt I'd ever check again. Film has a lot of latitude to play with and you need to remember these were made for kids and people with zero experience to be successful. Based on my experience, I say get yourself some 100 film, use standard old camera common sense rules like keeping the sun behind you, not shooting in super bright or dark light, and I think you'll be fine. Load and unload in subdued light. Oh yeah, and don't develop at home!