Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/09
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On 9 Feb 98 at 20:10, Leikon35@aol.com wrote:
My question is to all LUGgers that load their own film from bulk: >
1. Why do you load your own?
Many times I go out knowing that I won't need an entire roll of 24 or
36 exposures for the shoot at hand. Loading from a bulk roll permits
me to spool up exactly what I need with a minimum of waste.
> 2. How do you do it?
With a bulk film loader whose name I forget which I acquired at a tag
sale for $5 some years ago and with Kodak reloadable cassettes.
> 3. What camera are you using?
M3, M4, R4, IIIc (and yes - I do get the sprocket holes appearing)
> 4. What films are available to you in bulk?
Well, I use Tri-X as the emulsion of choice and do have a bulk roll of
Kodak internegative film in the freezer.
> 5. Any other reasons to load your own?
Can't think of any other than my innate frugality.
Roy C. Zartarian
http://www.connix.com/~royzart
"A prophet is not without honor except in his
own land and among his own people"
Written with the assistance of a labrador retriever whose chin is on the key board. All typos are his fault.