Re: 70 mm SS Tank & more 70mm ponderings

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>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of outdated VPS soon.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?

>Bye,
>
>Willem-Jan Markerink

The Alden has a "gauge" which approximates how much film is loaded.  Moving 
from one notch (actually a number) on the gauge to the next will load about 
17' of film into the 70mm cartridge.  While this works well, there's enough 
slop built into the gauge to make "exact" loading of a certain amount of 
film questionable (plus or minus 10-15 frames if you're shooting for 60).  
All in all though, the Alden is a fine unit and I wouldn't hesitate to 
recommend it.  
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