Muggins
Junk magnet
Apologies for the awful phone photo! I've just finished a roll of Fompan 100 35mm, and realised I've never seen a film cassette quite like it. Anyone know how I get into it? Uncle Google doesn't seem to be my friend, unless I press down on the long end like a
reusable cassette, and I don't want to try until I am ready to process.
reusable cassette, and I don't want to try until I am ready to process.
Mackinaw
Think Different
This looks quite similar to what Lomography uses. This video may help:
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
Personally, I opt for just ragging them open.
Get your thumbs into the gap the film comes out of and pull it apart. The top and bottom are so weak you should be able to pull the whole canister completely in two with just that force.
Get your thumbs into the gap the film comes out of and pull it apart. The top and bottom are so weak you should be able to pull the whole canister completely in two with just that force.
santino
FSU gear head
Nightmare… what was wrong with the old metal/plastic cartridges? I bet it is cost saving 🤔
Muggins
Junk magnet
Yes, that does look very similar. Thank you both, that should save me some swearing!
Muggins
Junk magnet
I suspect a single material makes them easier to recycle.
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
And assemble. From what I remember, they're two moulded bits of plastic that are just pushed together - far simpler than the three-part metal ones which need the top and bottom to be crimped on.
Derek Leath
dl__images Instagram
I use the vintage bottle opener, same as the metal cassettes
agentlossing
Well-known
This looks to be the same canister as the Shanghai film is using now, and there's an actual tool you can buy to get them open easier. Easily enough found bundled with the film on eBay: Shanghai GP3 135 35mm B/W Roll Negative ISO 100 + Film Cassette Cartridge Opener | eBay
DownUnder
Nikon Nomad
We do sympathise.
I use my teeth. Not advisable if you have dentures. With crowns/implants, don't even go there, unless your pearlies are of solid metal with at least 10-centimeter screws.
Failing which, a drill.
Hope this helps...
(Fervent apologies - something came over me, I couldn't help myself)
I use my teeth. Not advisable if you have dentures. With crowns/implants, don't even go there, unless your pearlies are of solid metal with at least 10-centimeter screws.
Failing which, a drill.
Hope this helps...
(Fervent apologies - something came over me, I couldn't help myself)
Muggins
Junk magnet
That is exactly the sort of dumb, ridiculous post...
... that I crash threads with!
You are forgiven, it gave me a good smirk.
FotohuisR
Member
santino
FSU gear head
Very elegant tool!
Muggins
Junk magnet
Thank you! I'll check the sellers of Fomapan over here before going direct because VAT etc.
FotohuisR
Member
Outside the EU you do not pay Cz VAT but you have import duties and probably additional costs. Apart from the fact Foma shop is willing to send it outside the EU and the addional high transport costs.
Ororaro
Well-known
I crack them open with my fingers, from the slit
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Interesting ... I didn't know that several manufacturers had gone to all plastic cassettes.
I haven't cracked a cassette open in quite a while because I use daylight loading tanks: I just leave the leader out when I rewind and drop the cassette and the film attached to the cassette and spool into the tank. When done, just cut off the film and toss the cassette..
G
I haven't cracked a cassette open in quite a while because I use daylight loading tanks: I just leave the leader out when I rewind and drop the cassette and the film attached to the cassette and spool into the tank. When done, just cut off the film and toss the cassette..
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FotohuisR
Member
It is a very safe way to load the tank. Further if you are using re-loadable (metal) cassettes less risk it will open suddenly in an unwanted moment. On most automatic cameras you have the option to leave the leading part of the film out. And manual you can stop with the crank if you feel no pressure on it anymore. And you have always an option to use a film retriever.
yanchep_mike
Always Trying
Great!!
santino
FSU gear head
Am i right that those cassettes are actually reloadable? - At least when you use the Foma tool and don’t damage them…?!?
I know that traditional metal cassettes in theory too, but usually something gets deformed and the cassette is trash.
I know that traditional metal cassettes in theory too, but usually something gets deformed and the cassette is trash.
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