No 220 Roll Film in Singapore

Terence · 31st March 2006

Been into MF for the last year now and having recently gotten into panoramics, I decided to go down to Ruby to get some 220 roll film as 120 is kinda short (4 frames on my Fuji). When I asked for 220 rolls, everyone in the store looked at me like I was some sort of buffon and told me that 220 just isn't sold in the whole of Singapore. Something to do with the processing, though they didn't elaborate any further.

Does anyone have an insight into this? I'd better check with my lab if they can process the 220s if I were to get them from abroad.

nightwolf75 · 31st March 2006

Originally Posted by Terence

Been into MF for the last year now and having recently gotten into panoramics, I decided to go down to Ruby to get some 220 roll film as 120 is kinda short (4 frames on my Fuji). When I asked for 220 rolls, everyone in the store looked at me like I was some sort of buffon and told me that 220 just isn't sold in the whole of Singapore. Something to do with the processing, though they didn't elaborate any further.

Does anyone have an insight into this? I'd better check with my lab if they can process the 220s if I were to get them from abroad.

*scratch...scratch...*

i thot 220 film is just like 120 film, minus the paper backing?

dats why they can roll more film per spool cos without the paper, it makes it thinner.. or so i read.

rueyloon · 31st March 2006

they will charge you double if you process 220.

Terence · 31st March 2006

No problem with charging double, that's totally understandable. But 220 just isn't sold here, according to the good people in ruby. I didn't check at CP on the way out. Somehow I don't buy the higher processing charges as a valid reason why 220 isn't found here. Or is it available, just not at Ruby?

rueyloon · 31st March 2006

Originally Posted by Terence

No problem with charging double, that's totally understandable. But 220 just isn't sold here, according to the good people in ruby. I didn't check at CP on the way out. Somehow I don't buy the higher processing charges as a valid reason why 220 isn't found here. Or is it available, just not at Ruby?

it is just not available..... :| for as long as I can remember. Maybe the oldies would remember when they last sold 220 film. (if they ever did)

singscott · 1st April 2006

If I didn't remember wrongly most lab reload your 120 film into another container so it does not matter if it longer. So there should be no problem to process them, but play safe call people like Foto hub.

syke · 1st April 2006

And I was just about to buy a 220 back. Thanks for your info!
Looks like I'll just have to find an extra 120 back now.

student · 1st April 2006

My understanding on 220 color films is this.

People who process color 220 films can correct me if I am wrong. Apparently the apparatus to process medium format films cannot take 220, and the film had to be cut into two. So that makes it unpopular.

However, using 220 films in B&W is certainly an advantage. Using a 645 allow me to have 32 exposures before changing. This is a lot more convenient. And because I process the 220 films myself, there is no trouble.

sabahan · 1st April 2006

Processing 220 is the same as 120,only thing is during hanging dry,it is almost twice as long only,you also can't cut it into half in a total darkness condition.I have done it on B&W and slide film,storing need two sleeves,thats all.

Terence · 1st April 2006

Student: I think that's it, the bit about cutting the roll in two. I had another informed source who mentioned the same thing today.

Another bit of bad news today... I've been scanning my xpan negs at my favorite lab for a while now and having started on MF panos, I took it for granted that they can do 6x17 scans too... and they tell me that their scanner can handle 6x12 max! Sigh... anyone know of a lab that can do 6x17 or longer scans at a reasonable price?

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	No 220 Roll Film in Singapore Been into MF for the last year now and having recently gotten into panoramics, I decided to go down to Ruby to get some 220 roll film as 120 is kinda short (4 frames on my Fuji). When I asked for 220 rolls, everyone in the store looked at me like I was some sort of buffon and told me that 220 just isn't sold in the whole of Singapore. Something to do with the processing, though they didn't elaborate any further. Does anyone have an insight into this? I'd better check with my lab if they can process the 220s if I were to get them from abroad. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	Re: No 220 Roll Film in Singapore No problem with charging double, that's totally understandable. But 220 just isn't sold here, according to the good people in ruby. I didn't check at CP on the way out. Somehow I don't buy the higher processing charges as a valid reason why 220 isn't found here. Or is it available, just not at Ruby? __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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singscott Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.whltelightphotographer.com Posts: 1,659	Re: No 220 Roll Film in Singapore If I didn't remember wrongly most lab reload your 120 film into another container so it does not matter if it longer. So there should be no problem to process them, but play safe call people like Foto hub.

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syke Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In my room Posts: 171	Re: No 220 Roll Film in Singapore And I was just about to buy a 220 back. Thanks for your info! Looks like I'll just have to find an extra 120 back now.

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student Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,091	Re: No 220 Roll Film in Singapore My understanding on 220 color films is this. People who process color 220 films can correct me if I am wrong. Apparently the apparatus to process medium format films cannot take 220, and the film had to be cut into two. So that makes it unpopular. However, using 220 films in B&W is certainly an advantage. Using a 645 allow me to have 32 exposures before changing. This is a lot more convenient. And because I process the 220 films myself, there is no trouble.

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sabahan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 329	Re: No 220 Roll Film in Singapore Processing 220 is the same as 120,only thing is during hanging dry,it is almost twice as long only,you also can't cut it into half in a total darkness condition.I have done it on B&W and slide film,storing need two sleeves,thats all.

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	Re: No 220 Roll Film in Singapore Student: I think that's it, the bit about cutting the roll in two. I had another informed source who mentioned the same thing today. Another bit of bad news today... I've been scanning my xpan negs at my favorite lab for a while now and having started on MF panos, I took it for granted that they can do 6x17 scans too... and they tell me that their scanner can handle 6x12 max! Sigh... anyone know of a lab that can do 6x17 or longer scans at a reasonable price? __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!