Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel

Tachi · 13th January 2009

Most of us are using the plastic reel, with one common reason i.e. easy loading. But if you get hold of a stainless steel reel and tank, you will love it despite difficulty in loading the film.

This video shows a simple yet effective way of loading by rolling the roller. Give it a try

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/vi...graphy-243239/

Xtol19 · 13th January 2009

Actually steel reels are easier to load than plastic.

enivre · 14th January 2009

Maybe it's my steel canister problem but I found it very hard to get the film clipped into the centre straight. If it's slightly slanted the film starts to buckle when loading. If you can get the centre to clip on correctly then everything else goes in rather smoothly.

Botched up one reel very badly and then it was back to plastic for me.

I also found that the plastic steel lid doesn't feel as securely fastened on as my other plastic tanks, but then again that's just me being paranoid perhaps.

alternatve · 14th January 2009

I see no reason to switch to steel reels since plastic reels are already so easy to load.

enivre · 14th January 2009

Originally Posted by alternatve

I see no reason to switch to steel reels since plastic reels are already so easy to load.

Actually steel reels are much cheaper. I think you can get them from china for a few dollars each. I believe you can also make do with less developer as the cannister is smaller.

Tachi · 14th January 2009

Actually, stainless steel developing tank has various advantages :

1) Use less chemicals.

2) When you invert during agitation, it doesn't spill (to me this is important, try to develop 2 rolls of 35mm on an AP or Paterson tank, you will know what I mean).

3) Plastic tanks have a better insulation effect on the external temperature to the film. But if you don't pre-soak the film enough, the developer temperature will definitely rise at least 2 degC during the agitation process. So with a water bath, stainless steel serves a better heat conduction to compensate for the rise in developer temperature. Found out while doing a roll of 120mm.

4) Plastic reel cannot be re-use unless it is properly dry. Stainless steel reel, you can re-load just by cleaning with a cloth.

Danz Chong · 9th February 2009

Hi,
I have the following to let go, hope ppl who are familiar can advise me on the estimated resell value.

1) Phototax safe light (2 pcs-England)
2) Ilford multigrade filter (00-41/2 & 0-5)
3) IC enlarger timer (Japan)
4) Jobo unitank (2 rolls 135)
5) Jobo unitank (3 rolls 135)
6) 10"x12" tray (3 pcs)
7) Reel film holder (2 pcs)
8) Photographic paper clipper

Thanks,
Danny

13th January 2009	#1
Tachi Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: town area Posts: 392	Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel Most of us are using the plastic reel, with one common reason i.e. easy loading. But if you get hold of a stainless steel reel and tank, you will love it despite difficulty in loading the film. This video shows a simple yet effective way of loading by rolling the roller. Give it a try http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/vi...graphy-243239/

13th January 2009	#2
Xtol19 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 256	Re: Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel Actually steel reels are easier to load than plastic.

14th January 2009	#3
enivre Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,687	Re: Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel Maybe it's my steel canister problem but I found it very hard to get the film clipped into the centre straight. If it's slightly slanted the film starts to buckle when loading. If you can get the centre to clip on correctly then everything else goes in rather smoothly. Botched up one reel very badly and then it was back to plastic for me. I also found that the plastic steel lid doesn't feel as securely fastened on as my other plastic tanks, but then again that's just me being paranoid perhaps. __________________ http://www.ervinelin.com http://www.studiov.com.sg

14th January 2009	#4
alternatve Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,311	Re: Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel I see no reason to switch to steel reels since plastic reels are already so easy to load. __________________ f/8 and be there.

14th January 2009	#6
Tachi Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: town area Posts: 392	Re: Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel Actually, stainless steel developing tank has various advantages : 1) Use less chemicals. 2) When you invert during agitation, it doesn't spill (to me this is important, try to develop 2 rolls of 35mm on an AP or Paterson tank, you will know what I mean). 3) Plastic tanks have a better insulation effect on the external temperature to the film. But if you don't pre-soak the film enough, the developer temperature will definitely rise at least 2 degC during the agitation process. So with a water bath, stainless steel serves a better heat conduction to compensate for the rise in developer temperature. Found out while doing a roll of 120mm. 4) Plastic reel cannot be re-use unless it is properly dry. Stainless steel reel, you can re-load just by cleaning with a cloth.

9th February 2009	#7
Danz Chong Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107	Re: Simple yet effective way of loading 35mm film onto stainless steel reel Hi, I have the following to let go, hope ppl who are familiar can advise me on the estimated resell value. 1) Phototax safe light (2 pcs-England) 2) Ilford multigrade filter (00-41/2 & 0-5) 3) IC enlarger timer (Japan) 4) Jobo unitank (2 rolls 135) 5) Jobo unitank (3 rolls 135) 6) 10"x12" tray (3 pcs) 7) Reel film holder (2 pcs) 8) Photographic paper clipper Thanks, Danny