daveywaugh
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I spool 30 frames. I find 36 gets stuck in my Paterson reels for some reason and always loose the last few frames. 30 works perfectly.
24 or 36 rolls
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btgc
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36 for normal use, 12 for light leak test, 24 for exposure test.
Spooling myself I like anything close enough to full reel.
EDIT: my film storage sleeves are sized for 36exp rolls, too
Spooling myself I like anything close enough to full reel.
EDIT: my film storage sleeves are sized for 36exp rolls, too
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
When I bulk load, which is most of the time ... I load 24. I tend to get a little lost in a 36 exp roll and generally become a bit wasteful towards the end of it!
I wish there was still black and white 220 available for MF! 🙁
I wish there was still black and white 220 available for MF! 🙁
thegman
Veteran
36, cannot get the films I like in 24. Otherwise I'd consider it, but the cost difference is so negligible, especially once you factor in processing.
Kent
Finally at home...
Usually prefer the 24. But on some occasions, like holidays or a free weekend, I use the 36. 😉
FlyingLotus
Photography
For me it all depends on the situation. 36, if i take long photo journeys and 24, if i just feel like shooting anything. Heck ill even make me a 12 roll just to mess around with. I roll and develop my own BW film, most cost effective.
dof
Fiat Lux
I use 36 exposure rolls. I've adapted my processing recipes for a specific amount of film area. A consistent film size takes one variable out of the equation.
Peter_wrote:
Well-known
when i have the choice, i prefer 24.
with 36 it takes me too much time to finish it.
with 36 it takes me too much time to finish it.
Mablo
Well-known
Sometimes 36 frames is just too many and in many occasions I rewind a roll with 20-25 exposures. 24 frame rolls are better for me. I do my C-41 and B&W at home so no great regrets for using 36 frame rolls in any case.
dct
perpetual amateur
Same for me, but... where are the 24 frame rolls for my most used emulsions?
- Fujicolor C200: only 36
- Kodak Ektar 100: only 36
- Ilford XP2 Super 400: only 36
- Ilford Delta 3200: only 36
Vics
Veteran
I shoot 35 frames on 36 exp rolls. Just to accommodate the 7x5 Print File neg sleeves I use. I usually just shoot Tri-X, but when I use C-41 film in my P&S, I shoot 24 exp.
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran
i buy 24 exposures because i try to shoot a roll a day. 36 is too draggy while 24 suits me just fine.
kokoshawnuff
Alex
Since I typically only shoot color when I know I'll finish the roll in a day, I doesn't matter if it takes me 4 days to finish a roll of Tri-x or 20 minutes, because the next roll will be Tri-x anyway. I try to get 39 full frames out of every roll and will even get 40 out of bulk loaded; developing seems to eat away at a day so I want as many photos as I can get if I'm going to put the time in.
loquax ludens
Well-known
I always buy 36 exposure rolls unless I just happen to get a good deal on 24 exposure rolls. I bought a 20 pack brick of 24 exposure TXP for cheap a while back because it was slightly out of date.
If I'm bulk loading, I load various lengths, but generally around 30 to 32 frames per roll.
If I'm bulk loading, I load various lengths, but generally around 30 to 32 frames per roll.
farlymac
PF McFarland
I do miss the 12 exp rolls, as they are great for testing a repaired camera. That's all you need to make the different kinds of exposures that will show if the repairs are good. Beyond that, if you keep shooting some really nice stuff, then get the film developed only to find the camera malfunctioned, you wasted some good pics. Guess I'll have to buy a roll of 100' to make my own shorts.
PF
PF
paulfish4570
Veteran
i prefer 24. i am not a prolific shooter. but 36 is such a buy on a per frame basis with ap 400 ...
Bill Clark
Veteran
I bulk load.
36 has less waste than 24.
36 has less waste than 24.
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
36 and a bit more when I bulk load. It takes just as much effort and chemicals to process a shorter roll. If you can't finish a long roll in one shoot then save it for next time.
ornate_wrasse
Moderator
For black and white, I always buy rolls of 24. The reason is very different from the other reasons posted.
I am a short person. When I develop film in the darkroom, rolls of 36 are more likely to drag on the floor on the way to the dryer unless I practically stand on tiptoes with my arm way up above my head 😱
Since rolls of 24 are much easier to handle for me, and to avoid scratches on the just-developed film, I always buy them rather than 36 exp rolls.
For color, I'll usually pick 36 since I'm not the one doing the developing.
Ellen
I am a short person. When I develop film in the darkroom, rolls of 36 are more likely to drag on the floor on the way to the dryer unless I practically stand on tiptoes with my arm way up above my head 😱
Since rolls of 24 are much easier to handle for me, and to avoid scratches on the just-developed film, I always buy them rather than 36 exp rolls.
For color, I'll usually pick 36 since I'm not the one doing the developing.
Ellen
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
They should make 35 exposure rolls. They fit better on Nikor stainless reels. They also fit in plastic sleeves that take 7 five-exposure strips. I just stop shooting after the 35th shot, but it's tempting to shoot off the rest of the roll; which would yield about 37 frames and no place to store the last two.
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