Re: Bulk loading HIE for 35mm cameras? -Reply

[Wayde Allen <allen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 8 May 1997 BIELECKJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> >total darkness, but the only reason I can see for using the loader is for
> >daylight work.  Working in the dark with a daylight loader seems like an
> >unecessary complication. 
> >
> 
> Primarily because I don't trust the 70mm cassettes.  While we opted for the 
> metal versions over the plastic, these things still don't inspire 
> confidence (they're of the "snap-on" variety).

Yes, but this has nothing to do with the bulk loader as far as I can see. 
Besides, if you store the cartridges in light tight containers and
load/unload the camera in the dark.  It really doesn't matter if the
snap-on lid is light tight anyway. 

> So, until we've run a few 
> trials to see exactly how IR light-tight these things are, I decided to be 
> better safe than sorry and load the whole shebang in the dark.

I still don't see what the bulk loader gains you.  My point is that the
it is only needed for daylight work.  If you are loading film in the
dark you don't need a light tight gizmo to complicate matters.  It is
already dark, so there is no need to put the film in a light tight box in
this situation.  This is sort of like loading film in a darkroom inside of
a changing bag. 

Why not just cut off a piece of film and wind it onto the cartridge spool? 
This would eliminate the need to deal with the the bulk loader light trap,
and I think would simplify your operation. 

> BTW, while somewhat pricey, The Alden 70mm film loader is worth it.  A well 
> designed, easy to operate piece of equipment.  

Yes.

- - Wayde
  (allen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)

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