Re: [APML]: Hypered Film and Canisters

["James R. Foster" <be686@lafn.org>]

Mike Regish wrote:
> 
> 
> 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.
> >
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> 
> I don't think you'll get 6 exposures each when you figure in the leader
> and usually the first 2 frames to get rolled on to the takeup reel in
> you camera.

To: Mike,

    Your idea has merit, as far as thriftyness of film goes.  What I do
to conserve a 36 frame roll of Tech Pan is to pull 1/2 the roll out onto
another empty generic cartridge; in total darkness of course!  1/2 roll
of tech pan (36 Exp) is about the length from the roll (being held by
your index finger, taunt) to half way between your elbow and shoulder;
about 25 inches.  This should correspond to about 16-18 frames.  I then
hyper the film; one that's connected to the Kodak cartridge and the
other that's connected to the generic cartridge. I would not bother with
conserving film beyond this point.  When you consider all the expense
and time involved with astrophotography,  the cost of film is almost a
moot point. 

Sincerely Yours

James Foster
http://www.jps.net/jrfcomet/ast.htm