Film Sleeves

eosandy · 27th February 2009

Guys,

Bought some clear plastic 120 & 135 film sleeves from Ruby, found they have a LOT of static cling and getting the cut negs into them is a real pain.

Are the paper tissue type sleeves better? Went for the more expensive plastic type thinking they might be better...

Share your experience please as I want good sleeves to protect the negs over time.

eosandy · 27th February 2009

Anyone? Thanks.

Xtol19 · 27th February 2009

Printfile are the best.

Paper sleeves not good if you intend to do contact printing under an enlarger.

eosandy · 27th February 2009

Originally Posted by Xtol19

Printfile are the best.

Paper sleeves not good if you intend to do contact printing under an enlarger.

Thanks Xtol19, are they available locally?

bernards · 27th February 2009

Same bad experience with the plastic sleeves. I couldn't even get some 35mm pieces in them. I had to shove a ruler in there first, causing scratches. Leave them on the table and they collect dust. Attempts to clean them make things worse by generating static. It brought me to the edge of giving up film totally. I've dumped them and started using the paper sleeves. Next round when I need to order from freestyle photo, I'll order a some of those printfile to try out.

Xtol19 · 27th February 2009

Originally Posted by eosandy

Thanks Xtol19, are they available locally?

Look in B&S, there's a guy from a photo shop at Golden Mile clearing sleeves for slides and negs.

eosandy · 28th February 2009

Originally Posted by bernards

Same bad experience with the plastic sleeves. I couldn't even get some 35mm pieces in them. I had to shove a ruler in there first, causing scratches. Leave them on the table and they collect dust. Attempts to clean them make things worse by generating static. It brought me to the edge of giving up film totally. I've dumped them and started using the paper sleeves. Next round when I need to order from freestyle photo, I'll order a some of those printfile to try out.

Yip, me too with the ruler

freebsdntu · 1st March 2009

The film sleeves are quite expensive too, 50 cents per piece from Ruby Photo.

I am wondering if there is any cheap alternatives.

maddyks · 4th March 2009

Printfiles are pretty cheap if you order from Amazon. Just combine your shipping into one and divide accordingly

xylestesins · 5th March 2009

I don't know what qualifies for a good sleeve, but i actually get mine at Daiso. They have sizes for both 120 and 135

Interesting part is, you can slot them in, with a 4R picture slot for every 4 frames distance of 35mm neg. Or the other type that stores 120 is slots all the way.

I put them all in a nice ringfile. I guess i might not be the most careful person with storage, but they would remain in there until i decide to rescan.. if at all. It makes for a pretty creative photobook too. Works for me right now, until i collect enough good photos to create a real printed photobook.

jtb · 10th March 2009

think there is a special tool to insert the neg....

Originally Posted by eosandy

Guys,

Bought some clear plastic 120 & 135 film sleeves from Ruby, found they have a LOT of static cling and getting the cut negs into them is a real pain.

Are the paper tissue type sleeves better? Went for the more expensive plastic type thinking they might be better...

Share your experience please as I want good sleeves to protect the negs over time.

Rangefinder_fan · 10th March 2009

If the plastic sleeves get stuck to your negs, just blow some air into the channel to separate them.

flowerpot · 11th March 2009

err... might sound stupid but how do your usually keep/store the sleeves ?? its longer than A4 so i have a hard time finding a suitable file/storage box to keep the sleeves...

Amekaze · 11th March 2009

MUJI has this folder that is wide enough for the sleeves.
Thick cardboard cover and 4 ring bind system.
I bought it for $5.90 only.

eosandy · 11th March 2009

Originally Posted by Amekaze

MUJI has this folder that is wide enough for the sleeves.
Thick cardboard cover and 4 ring bind system.
I bought it for $5.90 only.

Good advice Amekaze.
I have found some binder boxes (totally close on all sides) at a stationary supplier "Kampulan" are the correct size... also provide good dust protection!

http://www.kumpulan.com.sg/

27th February 2009	#1
eosandy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Land of smiles Posts: 651	Film Sleeves Guys, Bought some clear plastic 120 & 135 film sleeves from Ruby, found they have a LOT of static cling and getting the cut negs into them is a real pain. Are the paper tissue type sleeves better? Went for the more expensive plastic type thinking they might be better... Share your experience please as I want good sleeves to protect the negs over time. __________________ You cannot depend on your eyes if your imagination is out of focus

27th February 2009	#2
eosandy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Land of smiles Posts: 651	Re: Film Sleeves Anyone? Thanks. __________________ You cannot depend on your eyes if your imagination is out of focus

27th February 2009	#3
Xtol19 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 265	Re: Film Sleeves Printfile are the best. Paper sleeves not good if you intend to do contact printing under an enlarger.

27th February 2009	#5
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	Re: Film Sleeves Same bad experience with the plastic sleeves. I couldn't even get some 35mm pieces in them. I had to shove a ruler in there first, causing scratches. Leave them on the table and they collect dust. Attempts to clean them make things worse by generating static. It brought me to the edge of giving up film totally. I've dumped them and started using the paper sleeves. Next round when I need to order from freestyle photo, I'll order a some of those printfile to try out.

1st March 2009	#8
freebsdntu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NTU hostel Posts: 236	Re: Film Sleeves The film sleeves are quite expensive too, 50 cents per piece from Ruby Photo. I am wondering if there is any cheap alternatives. __________________ My Flickr Gallary,Welcome! 135L since APR 5, 2008

4th March 2009	#9
maddyks Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Little Red Dot Posts: 538	Re: Film Sleeves Printfiles are pretty cheap if you order from Amazon. Just combine your shipping into one and divide accordingly __________________ Come visit my Flickr :)

5th March 2009	#10
xylestesins Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 393	Re: Film Sleeves I don't know what qualifies for a good sleeve, but i actually get mine at Daiso. They have sizes for both 120 and 135 Interesting part is, you can slot them in, with a 4R picture slot for every 4 frames distance of 35mm neg. Or the other type that stores 120 is slots all the way. I put them all in a nice ringfile. I guess i might not be the most careful person with storage, but they would remain in there until i decide to rescan.. if at all. It makes for a pretty creative photobook too. Works for me right now, until i collect enough good photos to create a real printed photobook.

10th March 2009	#12
Rangefinder_fan Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 505	Re: Film Sleeves If the plastic sleeves get stuck to your negs, just blow some air into the channel to separate them.

11th March 2009	#13
flowerpot Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Both East n West Posts: 2,242	Re: Film Sleeves err... might sound stupid but how do your usually keep/store the sleeves ?? its longer than A4 so i have a hard time finding a suitable file/storage box to keep the sleeves... __________________ ~Towards Sublime Gallery~

11th March 2009	#14
Amekaze Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sembawang Posts: 154	Re: Film Sleeves MUJI has this folder that is wide enough for the sleeves. Thick cardboard cover and 4 ring bind system. I bought it for $5.90 only.