It's helpful to use masking tape over the viewfinder to represent what will be exposed on the film. My viewfinder was much larger than yours, about 2"x2". I didn't want to lose the whole view as I sighted in, so I cut very thin strips with an X-acto blade about 1/32" thick and placed them over top.
So how do you develop these filmroles?? Because of the strange dimensions of each shot... can you still bring it in a shop or do you develop them yourself?
Or just take the 35mm film remove it from the cartridge and tape it to the paper the original 620 film came with ( in total darkness of course) and shoot it like the normal 620 film did. Using the frame numbers and all
Very interesting , your thumbnail camera caught my eye and to think I just bought mine for show. Always good to see Vintage being used. Tape is good option, have you tried something more permanent like closed cell foam. I just bought two Brownie cameras for display, with the cost of film would cost me just about what the cameras cost to do this. Curious as I couldn't find recent refs off what is shown in your video. Are you shooting Slide or regular negative film and just showing negatives reversed in post on a computer. Great stuff went to your site. All brings back memories. Dark rooms, red lights, and the exposure CLOCK ;) Fun stuff. Great channel... Thanks.
One question - Why would you want to do this? Considering that 120mm film is just as readily available as 35mm, and costs roughly the same...? This really seems to be more trouble than it would be worth, to be honest...
So I have one but I can’t figure out how to get it opened it is an Alka Box and I can’t find anything on how to get it to work do u have any suggestions for my situation
Hey, I have a question about mine. It has a real gold emblem embedded into the back plate. It is not glued on...it's actually flush into the back piece. I have looked everywhere and cannot find any other one like it. Do you know anything about that? Maybe it was custom made as a dedication or something?
I tried this in my Argus 75 yesterday (with 120 film) but I didn't hear a click on the second picture, so I didn't think it worked. I haven't finished the roll of film yet, so maybe it worked, but it didn't seem right. Should it click? Thank you for your help and your videos! Love your channel.
Oh yup, the Argus 75 has double exposure prevention so there isn't any easy way to do double exposures. The shutter is cocked when you wind the film and you can see the shutter turn red in the lens. camera-wiki.org/wiki/Argus_Argoflex_Seventy-Five
I just like the look how de Perforation is visible between the sht. Never tried this before,but i will sure do. But i agree he wasted a lot of film. Rerol it on a 120 reel and load it in complete darknes. I think it is better to tape it on some backing paper while loading.
I will definitely try this and dont see it as waste at all, really :) The 120 one that usually goes in also only gives you 7/8 pictures .. soo I can get more fotos for same money, just in a slightly fragmented format haha win win
Awesome video, thanks for the tips! I'll be giving it a try this weekend!
I use a Canon 9000f flatbed scanner, and the trick for getting the sprocket holes is you have to use a film holder for a medium format film.
Very helpful video, thanks! I hadn't thought of using 35mm film like this but now inspired to give it a go.
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It's helpful to use masking tape over the viewfinder to represent what will be exposed on the film. My viewfinder was much larger than yours, about 2"x2". I didn't want to lose the whole view as I sighted in, so I cut very thin strips with an X-acto blade about 1/32" thick and placed them over top.
great idea, its definitely a little tough to get the framing just right
I bet if you use 100 or 160 ISO film, the results won’t be so overexposed. Great job regardless and thanks for sharing!
Very cool, thanks for showing the process. I am going to give it a try.
Awesome! Thank you for giving me an idea!
Excellent sir,thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
So how do you develop these filmroles?? Because of the strange dimensions of each shot... can you still bring it in a shop or do you develop them yourself?
I learned a lot thanks for the video
That is a pretty slick idea!
Or just take the 35mm film remove it from the cartridge and tape it to the paper the original 620 film came with ( in total darkness of course) and shoot it like the normal 620 film did. Using the frame numbers and all
I would use tape on the tail when loading it to save 2 or 3 exposures worth of film
I think you mean on the leader? Yeah, I think you could use a strip of paper to give yourself a long leader to get the film started.
Really cool! I'll give it a try!
tag me in some results if you post any on Instagram. would love to see! @awesomecameras
Very interesting , your thumbnail camera caught my eye and to think I just bought mine for show. Always good to see Vintage being used. Tape is good option, have you tried something more permanent like closed cell foam. I just bought two Brownie cameras for display, with the cost of film would cost me just about what the cameras cost to do this. Curious as I couldn't find recent refs off what is shown in your video. Are you shooting Slide or regular negative film and just showing negatives reversed in post on a computer. Great stuff went to your site. All brings back memories. Dark rooms, red lights, and the exposure CLOCK ;) Fun stuff. Great channel... Thanks.
nice! let me know how it turns out!
One question - Why would you want to do this? Considering that 120mm film is just as readily available as 35mm, and costs roughly the same...? This really seems to be more trouble than it would be worth, to be honest...
Mostly just for fun, I've done the same thing with 120 film and it works pretty well
How many exposures can you take with a 35mm roll?
I might be getting a brownie to try this.
Cute video
So I have one but I can’t figure out how to get it opened it is an Alka Box and I can’t find anything on how to get it to work do u have any suggestions for my situation
Pull out the winding knob.
I am hoping to shoot 35mm in my 1912 Vest Pocket Kodak
Yesss! Be sure to tag me in some photos in IG @awesomecameras
Hey, I have a question about mine. It has a real gold emblem embedded into the back plate. It is not glued on...it's actually flush into the back piece. I have looked everywhere and cannot find any other one like it. Do you know anything about that? Maybe it was custom made as a dedication or something?
Does it have a company name or model number on it?
@@kinescope-zr8lh AGFA preisbox the emblem is in German but I'll see what I can read on it and I'll comment back
What type of scanner do you use? The one I have masks of the sprockets.
nice!
I found a camera like that in my house, I'll try to make it work :)
Did it work?
Is there a way to double expose with these box cameras? I have a Kodak brownie and an Argus 75
Pamela Montanez yes! you just click the shutter twice before winding the film :)
I tried this in my Argus 75 yesterday (with 120 film) but I didn't hear a click on the second picture, so I didn't think it worked. I haven't finished the roll of film yet, so maybe it worked, but it didn't seem right. Should it click?
Thank you for your help and your videos! Love your channel.
Oh yup, the Argus 75 has double exposure prevention so there isn't any easy way to do double exposures. The shutter is cocked when you wind the film and you can see the shutter turn red in the lens.
camera-wiki.org/wiki/Argus_Argoflex_Seventy-Five
When you're counting those sprocket holes, how do you know where the next frame will be?
well, i follow the first visible sprocket hole until it goes around the corner. then you have a fresh piece of film on the film plane.
I use a grease pencil to mark on film, yellow or red will do fine. Easier than using a finger to me. :-)
Try using a black trash 🗑️ bag, they do the same thing as a film changing bag.
Thanks for the info. So that's how it's done.
Why don’t you shoot 120 through it???? 120 is readily available.
I can only speak for myself but it's the adventure which makes it fun. 120 would be normal and less adventurous.
I'm scratching my head, wondering just why I'd want to ruin/waste a perfectly good roll of 35mm film in this way?
Just plain wierd!
Not a fan of experimental film photography?
I just like the look how de Perforation is visible between the sht.
Never tried this before,but i will sure do.
But i agree he wasted a lot of film.
Rerol it on a 120 reel and load it in complete darknes.
I think it is better to tape it on some backing paper while loading.
I will definitely try this and dont see it as waste at all, really :) The 120 one that usually goes in also only gives you 7/8 pictures .. soo I can get more fotos for same money, just in a slightly fragmented format haha win win