Re:35mm to 120 loading

["Sandor Mathe" <sandor.mathe@xxxxxxxx>]

> From:          cameron shaw <cameron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> Hi everyone,
> 		Like it or not, this is the metohod I use!
> After reading you comments I feel that you probably are thinking of  a more 
> complicated method of rewinding 35mm film onto 120. 
No, this matches my mental image reasonbly well.

> snip<<
> A wooden strip is then placed on the table to hold the 
> backing paper flat, the remainder of the paper still wound on the reel. 
How much do of the paper is "the remainder"?  The normal 120 leader 
paper?  Is the strip of wood the same length as the normal 120 film 
length (about 12 * (60+2) + 10 mm) ?

The wood is a good idea, something I would only think of after trying 
it (probably with scrap 35mm film first).

Wood is held 
> by two weights and positioned so the wood edge corresponds to a centrally 
> positioned 35mm film edge. A strip of masking tape is then cut and placed on the 
> table edge for later use. In total darkness open the HIE box, holding the cassette, 
> cut a sqaureish end on the film and fasten (emulsion side up) under the 
> manufactures tape on the backing paper aligning the film edge with the wooden 
> straight edge. Pull the cassette along the whole length necessary and hold. Fasten 
> cassette with tape to table surface. Now remove wood and pulling gently wind the 
> 120 roll along the table. At the correct length (marked by a pointer on the table ) cut 
> the film. When 120 paper completely wound take another empty 120 spool and 
> reverse wind close together, so that the taped end is the first to go through the 
> camera. Fasten with elastic band and place in light -tight tin. Rewind the 35 mm 
> cassette for normal use. Only touch the HIE by its edge or use cotton gloves.
> The backing paper is necessary to prevent reflected light from plate, resulting in 
> film pressure plate patterns appearing.
> I apologise if you find this method rather primitive and labour intensive!

I knew it would be labour intensive.

I think there must be a way to eliminate the step of the reverse wind onto 
another 120 spool.

Thanks for the details,
Sandor Mathe  -- sandor.mathe@xxxxxxxx
(905) 670-1225 x333  --  FAX (905) 670-1344
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