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Re: [APML] Question re efficient use of film vs Quality

John/Kent/Alan/Andrew - vote is three to one in favour of it being okay 
to leave in the camera as long as it doesn't get subjected to excessive 
heat or moisture. I will check with my local lab (very helpful, always 
trying to do better on my pics - free double sets routinely to offer me 
choice on the prints). Maybe they can even prepare the rolls from my 
36's that I bought there in the first place. Hmmm.

Then of course, there is the anticipation of a good shot waiting to be 
shown off which isn't very scientific but may win the day!

Thanks everyone!
Stuart

John C. Mirtle wrote:

><Kent wrote....>
>Stuart:
>In general, keeping film "in the camera" for a long time doesn't hurt the
><- snip ->
>Instead of keeping your rolls of film in 36 exposure lengths, you can get
>reloadable cassettes and cut down the length to 12 or 18 exposures. This
>requires
>a darkroom or changing bag but is not all that difficult.
>
>Kent Kirkley
>
>Stuart,
>    Kent is pretty much bang-on here. However, these days we seem to be
>really short on good films, so it may not all be due to your Scottish
>ancestry! If you have lots of Supra and are prone to crappy skies, then
>processing each nights efforts may be the only way to use up the film before
>it expires anyway. I would rather expose a few shots to find that I have
>equipment or technique problems rather than waste a month of precious good
>skies to find a roll of 36 lemons.
>    Snipping film from the camera and processing yourself is another option.
>I did this for over 10 years, but now I can't locate any C-41 hobby packs
>locally. Before you start cutting your rolls into 12's or 36's (which is a
>good idea) check with your local photolab first. Mine REFUSES to process
>anything that is not in a factory canister, no matter how good a customer
>you are. I found this out the hard way, clutching 6 Schmidt shots of
>Hale/Bopp.....
>
>John Mirtle
>Calgary, Ab. Canada
>
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