Eastgreenlander Posted October 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've just bought a 30 meter roll of kodak Tri X and a Legacy Pro Lloyd Bulk film loader/ empty cartridges from freestyle photo. There are plenty information in cyberspace but any experiences and tips is always helpfull as I have never bulk loaded film berfore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Eastgreenlander, Take a look here 30 meters of Tri X. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
prunelle Posted October 4, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 4, 2011 I didn't know we could do that. See here: How to use a 35mm film bulk loader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 4, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 4, 2011 Something else you might be interested in. Check out the price of 30.5m of Fuji Superia here. It's out of date but has been cold stored. If you're not happy with the colour you can always convert to black and white. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted October 4, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 4, 2011 You can also soup it in Caffenol and get B&W negs straight away. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted October 4, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 4, 2011 You don't really need a loader unless you don't have services of a loading room available all the time. I used to work with 30ft rolls of T-X and would just have tape and a scissors in the loading room and everything laid out where I could find it by feel. 40 exposures is about an arms length and that's how i measured, use the scissors to cut a loading lip, you don't need a template. Use a piece of tape to secure the end of the film to the spool and wind it on, put on the end cap. Be careful at the end of winding the film while shooting that you don't cause the film to come off the spool. Simple after you have done it thousands of time.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted October 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted October 4, 2011 I've been using Plus X & Tri X in bulk loaders since the 1960s. It is an economical way to shoot film, especially if you develop your own. Enjoy using it...most people once hooked rarely change back to preloaded cartridges of the film they've become so accustomed to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted October 4, 2011 Share #7 Posted October 4, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) 40 exposures is about an arms length When I first used bulk film, my arms were still too short. I solved this problem by filling the film into the spiral of my development tank. That way I always was certain that my film would fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadside Posted October 5, 2011 Share #8 Posted October 5, 2011 I agree that the "arm's length" method is much safer when you're used to it. If you do use a bulk film holder be very careful with cleanliness, a bit of grit in the light trap is an excellent way of putting a scratch along the entire length of film. I know, I've done it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted October 5, 2011 Share #9 Posted October 5, 2011 If you use a loader line the Pfaff/Watson loaders there is no light trap that the film rins trough when you're loading - other then the one on the cartridge. It is also very hard to mess up opening the lid while loading provided the loader is correctly assembled. I have three of these hand have used them since the 80s. They're easy to find on the big auction site. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Carl Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Carl ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/163387-30-meters-of-tri-x/?do=findComment&comment=1810191'>More sharing options...
Eastgreenlander Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks for the replies. It will be fun to expand my workflow with bulk loading. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=65.613605,-37.637385 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted October 11, 2011 Share #11 Posted October 11, 2011 You'll need a changing bag to load the loader, but once that is done you can load film cassettes in daylight. It's easy. I like to do 12-20 exposure films as they suit me better for developing and scanning each evening (weekends, anyway). I think the great bargains of Legacy Pro bulk reels (aka Acros 100 and Neopan 400) are over now are just about done as the 100 is past date and the 400 has all gone. I had to order up a new small upright freezer this week as my reels are taking up too much space in the household freezer. Poor me! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastgreenlander Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted October 17, 2011 Just received the roll and loader today --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=65.610634,-37.631034 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/163387-30-meters-of-tri-x/?do=findComment&comment=1819353'>More sharing options...
pico Posted October 17, 2011 Share #13 Posted October 17, 2011 Just received the roll and loader today I've never used that loader. Can you tell us if it has a gate that opens so that the film does not touch the loader? The Watson 66b (I think that's correct) is all I used for 40 years. One handy feature of the Watson is that it would open the proprietary Nikon and Leica cassettes so that nothing whatsoever touched the film while loading or using in-camera, but that's moot now since none of the later Leicas have the cam to open the cassette. Good luck to you. Saving money is a good thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 17, 2011 Share #14 Posted October 17, 2011 I've never used that loader. Can you tell us if it has a gate that opens so that the film does not touch the loader? The Watson 66b (I think that's correct) is all I used for 40 years. One handy feature of the Watson is that it would open the proprietary Nikon and Leica cassettes so that nothing whatsoever touched the film while loading or using in-camera, but that's moot now since none of the later Leicas have the cam to open the cassette. Good luck to you. Saving money is a good thing! I use this loader. The film passes throgh a felt-lined gate. It does touch the film. I also have a Watson but haven't used it yet. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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