Film carrying tips

[Brian Atherton]

...Don't know what to tell you about how to tell exposed/unexposed rolls apart if you leave the leader out - I've never understood why people do that.

Bend the film leader over a couple of times to crease it or write an ‘X’ on the leader with a marker pen. Some leave the leader out after exposing a film because they find it easier to just pull the film out of the cassette when loading film in the dark into developing reels, rather than prising off the cassette cap.

 

[blue4130]

I traveled with 100 rolls a couple years ago. I taped the plastic containers in groups of 5 in a straight line alternating cap up and cap down. Worked good, was able to save space in my bag and it was easy to grab a brick and go. When I finished shooting a roll, it would go in it's slot and I would mark the top cap with an X so that I knew where my used vs fresh rolls were.

 

[benji77]

I do not bring the paper boxes or canisters on trips as they take up space and do add weight. This can be significant if you really like to travel light and without the extra 'things' that you have to manage while on the move. Personally, its the little things that can hamper your 'operations' for example having to deal with the paper box, canister and foil (120mm) while changing film and watching for your safety (pickpockets for example) in busy areas.

I use ziplock, and pack 5-8 rolls in a batch, each consisting of B&W film and colour. An extra ziplock would hold the 'used' rolls, where I take whatever I need to use for the day with me only.

Its really up to the user, and so long as it works for you, use it 🙂

 

[Lauffray]

Thanks everyone !

I'm taking about 40-60 rolls with me, as someone suggested I leave the leader out because it's faster to load on the reels later, I just bag them in different ziplocks

 

[ashfaque]

Some polyester based films (like Rollei Reto 80S, Adox CMS 20 II, Rollei RPX 25, etc), have the problem of light leaking. Hence in their respective technical/information sheets, it is always advised to put a roll inside a camera in subdued light, and, use a dark film canisters until developed. So if you're using that kind of film/microfilm, then it's best if their advices are followed. This light leaking problem is quite annoying if you're visitng a sunny place as you could potentially ruin some good shots at the beginning of each roll.

Another thing, albeit general, I think a bit of extra protection never hurts.

Bests,

Ashfaque

PS: IIRC, Rollei's C-41 and slide film also have this light leaking problem.

 

[newsgrunt]

for me, it would depend on how many rolls. When I used to go to Europe every year for on assignment, it was always with 200+ rolls of Tri X. These went loose into a mesh bag. If I seas travelling with 50 rolls or so, I'd probably keep the containers for safety of exposed rolls. But cld depend on where you're going as well. Zip locks are *ok* but I wouldn't entirely trust them with exposed film.

 

[Vics]

Take it out of the plastic cans, use zip-lock freezer bags. It will take up less space and make it easier (quicker) for security people. If you're worried about moisture, put desiccants in the bags.