Because I'm a masochist...

Nifty. Yet another 127 camera.

Out of curiosity...anyone know of a way to respool something to 127? I really don't want to have to try and buy 127 film for the thing...it would break me financially. :p

Edit: Perhaps I could somehow fashion a 127-sized spool out of a 120 spool and then use 35mm film...

It's an idea, anyway. Not a good one necessarily, but it's an idea.
 
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127 is quite a bit smaller than 120. I don't think 35mm will work, it's would be too narrow for the rails. You would have to get some old film to get the backing paper with the numbers etc and work out a way to attach the film in the dark. Not something I would relish.

Kim

Stephanie Brim said:
Nifty. Yet another 127 camera.

Out of curiosity...anyone know of a way to respool something to 127? I really don't want to have to try and buy 127 film for the thing...it would break me financially. :p

Edit: Perhaps I could somehow fashion a 127-sized spool out of a 120 spool and then use 35mm film...

It's an idea, anyway. Not a good one necessarily, but it's an idea.
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Well, what I thought about doing was covering the back 2 red windows and making them lightproof and pretty much guessing at how far to wind the film. As for 35mm being too small and the 120 being quite a bit larger than 127...that I know. I had an idea to cut and file a 120 spool down to 127 size...don't know if it will work or not, but I think it's worth a try.
 
AFIR, the 127 spool has spikes on the end rather than holes like the 120. I will keep my eyes open, you sometimes see them around here.

Kim
 
Jandc sells Efke in 127 for $ 4.79 - you could always order a few rolls. If you like the camera, you can try to reuse the spools of these rolls.
 
I kinda figured on doing that. It may just be for display for a while, though...after buying these, I *will* have spent my monthly quota. :p
 
You know Stephanie,

If you listed an "I will take your junk cameras and re-imburse for shipping" you might get a number of people willing to clear boxes of this stuff.
 
Stephanie,
I'll do my best to resist any temptations to click "bid" for those items.

But I did move them to my "Watch" list to see how you do.

Good luck, my fingers are crossed for your "win"...

Steve.
 
Alright !
2 for 2.
I'm glad somebody from RFF has luck on the bay.
I think you should find a dollar and pick a lottery ticket today. ( smile, no, the dollar would be more fun spent on film)

Congratulations !

Steve
 
Remind me to clean out my basement.

This camera has a "B" setting. I wonder if you could darkroom load it with paper. Rate at about ASA 6? You would get a paper negative suitable for scanning. Will not set you back a fortune to use the camera. I might even have a box of Velox 2.25x2.25 somewhere down there...
 
Are you into trying pano shots with a 35mm film on 127 spool? It will be easy and cheap. Fun too. Just a few tapes on spool and the viewfinder and you are done.
 
*If it were me* I'd have spent the money on film for the Canon P. Trying to go in too many directions at once, leads you nowhere. :)
 
Rock rock rock Rock me Amadeus. Hey! It's a Falcon.

Still cool-lookin' camera. Can't beat a deal like that. Post some samples after you get it. I've never seen a 35mm camera with windows in the back before, like a 120 camera.
 
I have film coming, Frank...believe you me. 20 rolls of Tri-X this week, a few rolls of Fomapan next week, some TMX from a member here as well...I'll be set for film for the next 4 months or so. :p

And the Falcon is a 127 camera... meaning it needs special film. The 35mm idea is neat and something I may try...but I wouldn't really be able to scan those until I get myself a flatbed because of the darn bars in my scanner's negative carrier. I could break them off, of course...but then I'd be looking for another carrier for the thing and LORD knows that now that they're discontinued I'd pay out the arse for that.
 
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