Sandro
Hello,
I’ve developed a film like this for someone. Now my problem is: how, or indeed whether, should I cut a film like this into strips of negative?
Sandro
ZalmanYanowsky
Hi Sandro,
Perhaps I’m not quite understanding your question, as I can’t see the problem. After all, 126 film produces negatives in the Robot format (24x24 mm). Why are you hesitating to cut them? In the past, when you handed in a 126 cassette for development, you’d get the developed film back in cut sections.
Best regards!
Zal
Sandro
You’ve got my point. When I said ‘Instamatic’, I was thinking of APS, which doesn’t need to be cut either. You do have to cut 120 medium format and 110 pocket film, though. I’ve cut them now.
I’ve never used or had 126 film developed. I’ve only developed it myself twice. It’s 35mm format, after all...
Wolf_XL
... APS film is not cut because, after development, it is rewound into the cartridge for further storage. This is due to the additional information that is also recorded on the film...
CommodoreMan
At the end of the day, it’s really a matter of personal taste which sections the film is cut into.
I find the modern 4-frame strips from the big labs, for example, awful.
Depending on the number of frames on the film, I usually end up with either 5 or 6 frames.
And before cutting, I run the film through the scanner. My negative scanner has the handy feature of being able to scan whole rolls in batches. That way, you can have a quick look at the frames and then decide which ones are worth further processing in the darkroom.
Regards, C-Man
mattes
In any case, cut the film and archive it in suitable negative storage sheets.
Reason: If the films are stored rolled up, the emulsion will eventually stick to the film backing. At best, the usability of such a film is severely limited.
For the same reason, I would also remove the APS films from their cartridges and archive them cut into strips in the traditional way. The information on the film cartridge and the film’s magnetic strip has become pointless anyway. Although accessories for scanning APS films did exist, they are as rare as a significant lottery win. As a rule, APS films also need to be enlarged normally in a home darkroom.
Back to cassette film. The only thing it has in common with 35mm film is the 35mm film width. It is perforated on one side at the image spacing. This makes replacing it with 35mm film problematic, as most 126 cameras scan the perforations to ensure proper film transport.
Matthias
