Since you have a supply and a takeup spool in 620 size anyway, if you do the first transfer to 620, it'll reduce the amount of buckling you get when you reroll to get the direction right. Sometimes you won't need to even peel the tape if you use a 620 spool for the first transfer.
My method is super simple. I remove the 120 spool in the dark, roll the film back up tightly without the spool, put it into the 620 camera, load the 620 spool and then load the film onto that spool for shooting. Then I never have to cross spool, because the camera does it all for me, plus it's already loaded ready to take photos... Then when I'm done shooting, it's already onto a spool and exposed :D I'm lazy... don't judge me!
@@analogueandy8x10 hrmmm... Not sure how I could get that to jive on my channel, but def. On my own personal Instagram 🤣 hahaha.. but it's not actually complicated and one that can be used if you only have a single 620 spool. But I think I might take you up on that idea on making a video of it. Just need to sacrifice a roll of garbage film, like some badly expired colour
With my box brownies, I carefully clip the edges of the 120 spools and the shoot from that directly onto a 620 spool at the take-up side. Works perfectly, but I suppose it depends on the camera.
I have 620 cameras that will accept a 120 trimmed only for diameter, and a couple in which the flange thickness (which makes the spool a millimeter or so longer) prevents them fitting. I've modified the camera to take a 120 supply in a couple cases; otherwise, if spool length is the problem, I respool -- but I don't use those cameras much.
Great help. We have a dozen or so 620 cameras... Brownies and Folding Cameras. Really want to shoot them and buying 620 is way more expensive than moving 120 out to the appropriate spools (which we have)
So glad I wasn't drinking when the opening credits started. Nice mix of basic and slightly more advanced skills on here. You could also use a 120 folding camera that is missing a lens or bellows. Just tape up any light leaks with the camera closed up. No need to open it to use the winder.
@@TheNakedPhotographer I meant 120 (a) to 120 (b) spool before the 620. This gives me an idea to try using a 620 camera to go from the 120b to 620 spool up to the tape point in a changing bag.....
Nice new intro! I was just re-rolling a 120 I began to shoot on a 120 spool. (It’s a b&w and I needed some color film for a shooting, that’s why I took it off before finishing it)
I appreciate the instructions, really helped me out. Now have my Argus 75 loaded! 🎞📸 🚨 Fun fact: Did you know… The Last picture taken of Patsy Cline was with an Argus75?!
I ended up gluing some sand paper to a junk piece of wood. Clipped off the lip and ground away until it fit my Kayak Vigilant 620. My Hawkeye is the 52 model so 120 will fit Un modded. I have never respooled so I have no idea if that's easier. Great video.
If you have a collection of old camera's, use an 120 camera to do they first spooling. Just put it in there and turn! 😉. 120 to 620 still has to be done manualy in the darkroom.
I kinda wish it was possible to make a jig to do the re-rolling more easily (or even in daylight). However, I have no idea how you'd mechanically handle the film end and film re-taping bits without using your fingers.
For the first part, rolling onto a second 120 spool, why not just load it in a 120 camera of almost any sort and advance to the end as you normally would when taking pictures but without doing any exposures? I don’t have a film holder like yours lying about, but I certainly have 120 cameras lying about.
If I use a Hasselblad and manually crank from 120-a to 120-b I still have to get it back on the 620. Is anyone making 120 spools using a 3d printer ? That would solve the issue, no?
@@TheNakedPhotographer mayhaps, or......... mayhaps not, just bump it up 2-4 stops just do it. I do enjoy your films. They are very relatable and informative. Thank you! Also I just realized it's Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and tour family!
Since you have a supply and a takeup spool in 620 size anyway, if you do the first transfer to 620, it'll reduce the amount of buckling you get when you reroll to get the direction right. Sometimes you won't need to even peel the tape if you use a 620 spool for the first transfer.
"No don't ruin a roll of film its discontinued. Yep we're gonna ruin it. 😂 ynnuf
My method is super simple. I remove the 120 spool in the dark, roll the film back up tightly without the spool, put it into the 620 camera, load the 620 spool and then load the film onto that spool for shooting. Then I never have to cross spool, because the camera does it all for me, plus it's already loaded ready to take photos... Then when I'm done shooting, it's already onto a spool and exposed :D
I'm lazy... don't judge me!
Your method sounds interesting. I think you need to make a video.
@@analogueandy8x10 hrmmm... Not sure how I could get that to jive on my channel, but def. On my own personal Instagram 🤣 hahaha.. but it's not actually complicated and one that can be used if you only have a single 620 spool.
But I think I might take you up on that idea on making a video of it.
Just need to sacrifice a roll of garbage film, like some badly expired colour
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With my box brownies, I carefully clip the edges of the 120 spools and the shoot from that directly onto a 620 spool at the take-up side. Works perfectly, but I suppose it depends on the camera.
With my cameras, it’s the width of the 120 spools that are the problem, not the diameter.
@@TheNakedPhotographer ah yes. Mine have spring loaded contacts
I have 620 cameras that will accept a 120 trimmed only for diameter, and a couple in which the flange thickness (which makes the spool a millimeter or so longer) prevents them fitting. I've modified the camera to take a 120 supply in a couple cases; otherwise, if spool length is the problem, I respool -- but I don't use those cameras much.
I always just used a film unloading bag on a table .
Great help. We have a dozen or so 620 cameras... Brownies and Folding Cameras. Really want to shoot them and buying 620 is way more expensive than moving 120 out to the appropriate spools (which we have)
Brownies work with 120 spools in the new reel and good 620 in the takeup
I'm going to try a Rollei 6000 120 back and two 620 spools. I believe they are reversable and may work.
Cool
So glad I wasn't drinking when the opening credits started. Nice mix of basic and slightly more advanced skills on here. You could also use a 120 folding camera that is missing a lens or bellows. Just tape up any light leaks with the camera closed up. No need to open it to use the winder.
It may depend on the camera. None of mine have a small enough tab to fit into a 620 spool.
@@TheNakedPhotographer I meant 120 (a) to 120 (b) spool before the 620. This gives me an idea to try using a 620 camera to go from the 120b to 620 spool up to the tape point in a changing bag.....
That should work fine
Wow, thanks for making this. I just picked up a Brownie Target Six-20 and was dreading spending $15 a roll. Love your videos! Keep up the great work.
The reels actually work perfectly as long as you use the right takeup spool in a brownie
Very clever using the Graphic back! I'm going to try this so I can shoot my Kodak Medalist II at last.
Nice new intro! I was just re-rolling a 120 I began to shoot on a 120 spool. (It’s a b&w and I needed some color film for a shooting, that’s why I took it off before finishing it)
I appreciate the instructions, really helped me out. Now have my Argus 75 loaded! 🎞📸
🚨 Fun fact: Did you know… The Last picture taken of Patsy Cline was with an Argus75?!
Thanks for the video and the cheeky new intro. What are your recommendations for 620 cameras?
Ha! Cheeky new intro! LOL
Well done, very ingenious.
Great video! Could you consider to make a video about how to read those curves in the technical sheet?
I assume you mean an H&D curve of film density/exposure plots. I’ll get there someday.
I ended up gluing some sand paper to a junk piece of wood. Clipped off the lip and ground away until it fit my Kayak Vigilant 620. My Hawkeye is the 52 model so 120 will fit Un modded. I have never respooled so I have no idea if that's easier.
Great video.
If you have a collection of old camera's, use an 120 camera to do they first spooling. Just put it in there and turn! 😉. 120 to 620 still has to be done manualy in the darkroom.
I kinda wish it was possible to make a jig to do the re-rolling more easily (or even in daylight). However, I have no idea how you'd mechanically handle the film end and film re-taping bits without using your fingers.
Since the size of the spools aren't that different, why can't you place the 620 spool in the 120 film back? Is it due to the diameter of the spool?
The hole that engages with the gears is too small on a 620 spool to fit in a 120 camera.
Several places carry 620 film including B&H.
For double the price of 120, sure.
What device are you using to reroll the film called?
For the first part, rolling onto a second 120 spool, why not just load it in a 120 camera of almost any sort and advance to the end as you normally would when taking pictures but without doing any exposures? I don’t have a film holder like yours lying about, but I certainly have 120 cameras lying about.
There is no practical difference, I just used what I had.
"Don't ruin a roll of film, nooo. - Yes, fuck it, ruin it". 😂 Hahahaha you are the best.
omg... seriously, you don't shoot the Plus-X?? I'll happily take it off your hands! It is one of my all time favorite films!
If I use a Hasselblad and manually crank from 120-a to 120-b I still have to get it back on the 620.
Is anyone making 120 spools using a 3d printer ? That would solve the issue, no?
Great videos. I love your channel. Did you shoot the film anyway? If so how did it look? Might be interesting if you did 🤔.
After rolling it in the room light it would not be usable at all.
@@TheNakedPhotographer mayhaps, or......... mayhaps not, just bump it up 2-4 stops just do it. I do enjoy your films. They are very relatable and informative. Thank you! Also I just realized it's Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and tour family!
Hey I’ve been sleuthing for hours on how to use a darkroom analyzer for prints, can’t find anything worthwhile maybe a good video?!
I’ve never used one and don’t own one.
Swole thumbs 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I stopped watching when you said that you were going to ruin a roll of Plus-X. LOL
I’ll either ruin it for the video or ruin it with terrible photos!