Re: [APML]: Hypered Film and Canisters

[Cary Chleborad <bennu@ns.net>]

Randall Rubis wrote:
> 
> 
> Greetings,
>         I just got my shipment of hypered films from Lumicon and I ordered some
> empty steel film canisters.  Please tell me if this is feasible.  I plan
> on cutting down the Techpan 36 exp. rolls into six segments and then
> just pushing the film into the canisters.  This will allow me to use six
> exposures at a time instead of worrying about wasting the film on the 36
> exp. rolls by rushing to develop the roll.  Will this work?  I plan on
> just inserting the film into the empty cartridges and placing them back
> into the freezer until needed.  What to you think.  TIA for any
> suggestions.
> 

Actually it's easier than this...Just load the roll and expose the
frames as you normally would.  Instead of rewinding the film when you
are done, advance the film one frame.  Next, open the back of the camera
(in total darkenss by the way) cut the film close to the can.  Press the
rewind release button on the bottom of your camera and pull the short
piece of film from the camera.  Now you can load it in a film processing
tank, throw it away or whatever you need to do with it.


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-Cary Chleborad                 Sacramento, CA
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