220 film
Dec 19, 2021 19:41:44 #
mikegreenwald wrote:
I have a Rollie 6008i that lacks a 120 back. I hav... (show quote)
Call Bowers Photo in Reading,PA.
Dec 19, 2021 20:29:52 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
amfoto1 wrote:
Keep looking for the 120 backs you had for your ca... (show quote)
Thanks once more,
120 film of several brands and types is readily available. I will continue to seek the appropriate back.
I wonder if there might be a technician around that can economically convert the 220 backs - those are a dime a dozen.
Dec 20, 2021 01:21:37 #
You absolutely can use 120 film in a 220 back BUT you MUST remember ...you only have half of what the capacity of the back reads ie (Rolli would be 12 not 24) and (Mamaya would be 15 not 30 exposures) so fire off the rest and roll out. I've had to do that in a pinch at weddings many times in 15yrs.
Dec 20, 2021 10:22:28 #
Have you actually tried a roll of 120 in the 220 back - certainly worth a try. Unless the pressure plate causes too much drag to wind properly, should work.
Dec 20, 2021 10:50:25 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Yes - it jammed, as stated above.
Since two responses said it should work, I'll try again with a fresh roll rather than an old one.
Since two responses said it should work, I'll try again with a fresh roll rather than an old one.
Dec 20, 2021 12:32:58 #
Dec 20, 2021 13:33:52 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Bobspez wrote:
Another 120 back for the rolliflex 6X6 br br http... (show quote)
Thank you.
Unfortunately, this is not specific for the 6008i, and can also be found here in the US. The lack of specificity does matter - the automated features of the 6008i are bypassed in these older 120 film backs. The workaround is use the camera manually, which works fine as long as I remember to carry a light meter.
Dec 20, 2021 14:15:58 #
mikegreenwald wrote:
When I shot film I used a digital camera to figure out the correct exposure and shutter speed. I matched the iso to the asa of the film. Didn't need a light meter.Thank you.
Unfortunately, this is not specific for the 6008i, and can also be found here in the US. The lack of specificity does matter - the automated features of the 6008i are bypassed in these older 120 film backs. The workaround is use the camera manually, which works fine as long as I remember to carry a light meter.
Unfortunately, this is not specific for the 6008i, and can also be found here in the US. The lack of specificity does matter - the automated features of the 6008i are bypassed in these older 120 film backs. The workaround is use the camera manually, which works fine as long as I remember to carry a light meter.
Dec 23, 2021 15:02:56 #
mikegreenwald wrote:
I have a Rollie 6008i that lacks a 120 back. I hav... (show quote)
Try thedarkroom.com They are showing Kodak Portra in 220
Dec 23, 2021 15:03:58 #
Dec 23, 2021 16:05:18 #
PhotobobII wrote:
Try website thedarkroom.com They show Kodak Portra in 220
Really. I thought they were a lab only, not film sales, and looking at their site, I don’t see that they even develop Kodak Porta in 220. Do you have a link to that page on their site?
Dec 23, 2021 16:36:05 #
TriX wrote:
Really. I thought they were a lab only, not film sales, and looking at their site, I don’t see that they even develop Kodak Porta in 220. Do you have a link to that page on their site?
If you go ththeir website, thedarkroom.com, at the top click on "Film Developing" and it shows they develop both 120 & 220, C-41, E-6 (transparency) and B&W.
However,on further surfing the "net" it seems that the 220 is no longer made. However, some [eople are selling outdated film which has been frozen. Best look for a used 120 film back.
Dec 23, 2021 17:15:31 #
[quote=PhotobobII]If you go ththeir website, thedarkroom.com, at the top click on "Film Developing" and it shows they develop both 120 & 220, C-41, E-6 (transparency) and B&W.
However,on further surfing the "net" it seems that the 220 is no longer made. However, some [eople are selling outdated film which has been frozen. Best look for a used 120 film back.[/quote]
Maybe we’re looking at different things. At the top level they do show a 120/220 roll, but if you drill down to the specific supported films they develop on the C-41, E6 and B&W pages, I don’t see 220 anywhere. But regardless, they’re the same width, and if you develop your own (if you could buy the film), they’ll fit on the same reel. But if you’re a large company running film on a processor, then the extra length may be an issue. Either way, 220 is obsolete unless you want to shoot Shanghai B&W (whoever that is) so a real 120 back or possibly a modified 220 back is the long term answer.
However,on further surfing the "net" it seems that the 220 is no longer made. However, some [eople are selling outdated film which has been frozen. Best look for a used 120 film back.[/quote]
Maybe we’re looking at different things. At the top level they do show a 120/220 roll, but if you drill down to the specific supported films they develop on the C-41, E6 and B&W pages, I don’t see 220 anywhere. But regardless, they’re the same width, and if you develop your own (if you could buy the film), they’ll fit on the same reel. But if you’re a large company running film on a processor, then the extra length may be an issue. Either way, 220 is obsolete unless you want to shoot Shanghai B&W (whoever that is) so a real 120 back or possibly a modified 220 back is the long term answer.
Dec 23, 2021 20:01:44 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I'm convinced that 120 is the only way to go. At this point, I'll experiment little more with 120 film in the 220 back, and buy a 6000 series 120 back, which I'' have to use in manual mode only - not a major handicap at all, as I own the light meter (s) and various other accessories.
Thanks to all for the interest and the help.
Thanks to all for the interest and the help.
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