Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> My question is to all LUGgers that load their own film from bulk: > 1. Why do you load your own? Cheaper than pre-rolled film. My Tri-X works out to less than $2 CAN per roll > 2. How do you do it? With a bulk loader, of course. I don't keep it in the freezer or anything. I go through the film way too quickly. I have dx coded reloadable cassettes which makes them useful in the EOS1n's. I replace the cassettes every three months or so because they see quite a bit of use. > 3. What camera are you using? Leica M's and Canon EOS1n's > 4. What films are available to you in bulk? I don't know. I only use Tri-X. Back in my college days I bought a few hundred feet of Fuji transparency in bulk which amounted to a tremendous savings but I don't know if that's still available. > 5. Any other reasons to load your own? I like the metal cans the Tri-X comes in. They're great for storing screws, nails, paperclips, etc. I abhor the plastic tubes film comes in these days. Yes, they can be recycled but that doesn't take into account the waste and energy that goes into manufacturing them. Pv Paul vanPeenen and Liz van'terve paddler@istar.ca