Re: welcome

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On Thu, 9 Jan 1997, Wayde Allen <allen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Since the bulk loader is designed to allow daylight loading of normal
>films, I'm wondering if it won't be more trouble than necessary for
>loading in the dark?
>
>I've bulk loaded 35mm film by simply marking the desired length of film on
>the darkroom counter top with tape.  You then turn out the lights, open
>the box of film, measure the proper length using the tape markers on the
>bench, cut the film, put the film roll away, and spool the cut film
>however you want.  This has the added advantage that only the film leader
>if fogged rather than both ends.
>
>I would suggest that if you try this, you attach a film clip or something
>to hold the free end of the film spool though.  That way you have two
>hands to measure and cut with.  It seems to me that this approach might be
>easier than trying to mess with the bulk loader mechanism in the dark. 
>
>- Wayde


An excellent idea!  I will try this.

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