Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/09
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On Mon, 9 Feb 1998, Roy Zartarian wrote:
> 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.
dito.
> > 2. How do you do it?
Bought a bulk film loader ( well 2 ) and a dozen reloadable cassettes.
Keep the bulk film in the freezer inbetween reloads (in plastic bag of course).
> > 3. What camera are you using?
EOS, Cannon FD and very soon Contax G2. ( Yes I don't have a leica, yet )
> > 4. What films are available to you in bulk?
I use Delta 400 ( onto the second roll ) and tec pan.
> > 5. Any other reasons to load your own?
>
> Can't think of any other than my innate frugality.
Number one reason, cost. Bought rolls cost me $7-8. With a bulk roll, once
the startup cost are made, its more like $3 per roll. I can blaze away and
untill I print, it costs me virtually nothing.
Duncan