Re: 70 mm SS Tank & more 70mm ponderings

["Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On  4 Aug 97 at 16:50, BIELECKJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> >It probably is a dedicated daylight-loader, right?
> >In that case there is no room for the 15' development reel, such a 
> >reel is about twice the diameter as a bulk roll....
> >Nevertheless would daylight loading be nice for non-IR emulsions....
> >
> 
> Yep, it is a daylight loader.  The space for the bulk roll in the Alden 
> will hold up to a 150 feet of film, but even this is nowhere near the size 
> of the developing reel which you describe.
> 
> And yes, it does make loading non-IR film a breeze.

Well, in hindsight it could even make loading IR more conveniently, 
as you don't have to cut down the entire roll at once, and only turn 
out the light when changing cartridges. I would even be tempted to 
put it back into the freezer for single 
cuts....condensation/sublimation is most problematic when a fresh 
supply of humid air is present....the closed loader might be fine. 
Stored in a plastic bag of course.

Btw, just curious: how/what does it count?
I just recently bought a Watson 35mm loader, as I expect a few rolls 
of outdated VPS soon. This one counts frames....doesn't work with 
70mm of course.
I also noticed that the Alden 35mm loader is more expensive than the 
Watson....can't find any flaws on the Watson, I even understand all 
functions without a manual (bought it used). Would the Alden have 
been a better buy for whatever reason?
(yes, this is still on-topic, HIE 35mm bulk will probably end up in
this thing one time as well....the more convenience/functionality in 
the dark, the better....;-)) 
And while we're at it: has anyone ever found/ordered 35mm EI or EIR
in bulk?


- -- 
Bye,

Willem-Jan Markerink


      The desire to understand 
is sometimes far less intelligent than
     the inability to understand


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