Gibbo Posted February 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking for a dark bag to use when changing films. Do any of you guys use such a thing and have any recommendations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Hi Gibbo, Take a look here Dark Bag. Any recommendations?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
alexmann Posted February 3, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 3, 2011 Hi Gibbo A quick Internet search under 'film changing bag' will throw up a fair selection. Paterson have been making darkroom products for years & theirs is only about £20 - code no. PTP125 Regards Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 3, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 3, 2011 Get one larger than you think you need, and wear clean gloves, preferrably cotton disposables when using it because the greatest contributor of dust is human skin that sheds constantly and can dust-up the inside. I use a Calumet 'tent' style like this. It is good for anything, even the field because it folds down into itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 3, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 3, 2011 Try photographer Roger Luo on EBay. Heavy cotton/duck bags, no sweating and no static = no dust. I have 3 different sizes of his bags. No affiliation, just a very satisfied customer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted February 3, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 3, 2011 +1 For the Calumet Changing Tent, I've been using mine for years now and deal with very little dust: Calumet Changing Room After reading the comment from Pico I may give wearing cotton gloves when loading my reels a go and see if it offers any improvement in the process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks for your replies guys Very helpful!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted February 3, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Whichever you buy, don't use it on your lap while sitting on a park bench overlooking the playground:eek::eek: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted February 3, 2011 The voice of experience or merely an observation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 3, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 3, 2011 I'm looking for a dark bag to use when changing films. Do any of you guys use such a thing and have any recommendations? Why do you want to use a dark bag for changing films? I've never taken any special precautions when loading/unloading the camera and never had any cases of fogged film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted February 3, 2011 It's a sort of belt and braces thing probably Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2011 It's a sort of belt and braces thing probably Well, honestly, it's not necessary. More like a nudist wearing belt and braces In fact I'd say it's more likely to lead to failures due to incorrect loading, as you can't see how the film is sat in the gate and if the sprockets have engaged etc. (not sure how the braces would work, mind!!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted February 3, 2011 (not sure how the braces would work, mind!!) Me neither Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted February 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted February 3, 2011 The guy on the park bench was changing the film in a 400 ft magazine for a 16mm Bolex or Arri. A woman came up, called him a disgusting pervert and clobbered him with her handbag. I've used changing bags to load 5x4 film into dark slides, to load 35mm film into Leitz cassettes, and of course to remove film from jammed cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rulnacco Posted February 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted February 3, 2011 +1 for the Roger Luo bags. I've got the medium-sized one, and it's perfect for 35mm film. Great product, great price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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