How to get old film roll developed
Feb 16, 2012 11:49:47 #
MT Shooter wrote:
But there's no cartridge on 127 roll film.
Satanta wrote:
Oh, and ask for the cartridge container back...bit of a keepsake.
But there's no cartridge on 127 roll film.
The red thing on the outside with the label. :D
Feb 16, 2012 11:53:29 #
Satanta wrote:
The red thing on the outside with the label. :D
MT Shooter wrote:
But there's no cartridge on 127 roll film.
Satanta wrote:
Oh, and ask for the cartridge container back...bit of a keepsake.
But there's no cartridge on 127 roll film.
The red thing on the outside with the label. :D
Oh, thats just the paper wrap, red is how you know its been exposed, fresh film has the yellow paper end.
(Crap! Giving away my age again!)
Feb 16, 2012 11:57:47 #
cwilliams31
Loc: Salisbury, North Carolina
You have done it again MT .... You are the smartest photographer around :) :) :) :)
I remember the 127 but did not reconize it right off ....
I remember the 127 but did not reconize it right off ....
Feb 16, 2012 12:07:15 #
littlebug
Loc: woburn ma
I find ritz very high with price, I went to a local college they did my black and white free look for some trade schools near you they can direct you to where you can get free or for a very small cost film developed
Feb 16, 2012 12:12:20 #
because it is an obsolete film style and because it is so old, processing has to be done with care so it will need to go to a specialist in old films film rescue.com does a lot of 127 developing, they dont charge if there are no recoverable photos and i believe it runs about 25 bucks a roll.
Feb 16, 2012 13:19:27 #
Don't feel bad,,,I started with 110 or whatever was used in those little cameras with the square plastic flashcubes. I stepped up to an Instamatic :lol:
Feb 16, 2012 13:21:15 #
Feb 16, 2012 19:29:30 #
Verichrome Pan was a B&W film. Do develop it yourself would be rather difficult as you would have to have a 127 film tank and reel, hard to find. Even most plastic 120 reel had no adjustment for 127 film. If you are an expert you could tray develop it, not very easy to do.
Feb 16, 2012 19:41:34 #
I wouldn't try myse;f and I own a darkroom set-up in a suitcase.
Been awhile since I've done B&W and honestly did not think it was feasible any longer but unless the OP has a LOT of experience and has or can compensate for the film size, age, etc I would not reccomend it.
Been awhile since I've done B&W and honestly did not think it was feasible any longer but unless the OP has a LOT of experience and has or can compensate for the film size, age, etc I would not reccomend it.
Feb 17, 2012 11:46:01 #
frasher101
Loc: Houndsfield N.Y.
About 2 yrs ago I found a roll of 120 film in my old Brownie. Took it to a camera store, explained the situation. Dang, it was our Easter photos from 1951. So take it to a store that develops film the old fashion way
May 1, 2012 10:08:30 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Hello MT Shooter. It has been a while since I asked this question, but you gave me this advise, I sent the roll to them, and they were able to develop some of it. It was a little fuzzy, but there were pictures of my family that are unlike anything else we have! It was really neat to get them developed. The old school photolab was quick, inexpensive, and reliable. I was very happy with the outcome. Thanks again for your help.
Nita
May 1, 2012 10:15:36 #
songofthelamb wrote:
quote=MT Shooter Here is another source for 127 s... (show quote)
My pleasure Nita, glad you could recover something worthwhile from your old film. Its almost always worth a try. I recently had a 30+ year old roll of 35mm developed and was alse surprised at some of the images, as well as the quality of those images. You can see some of them here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-33389-1.html
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