Can I run a paper roll in an old Kodak folder?

[rknewcomb]

Some old Kodak cameras shot type 101 roll film for an image listed as 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. Do you think I could run long strips of b&W paper so I can made paper negatives in one of these? I guess I'd have to tape over the red window and maybe just count turns of the film advance to change frames? Any thoughts?
Thank you,
Robert

 

[tezzasmall]

I've done this in short lengths of paper in various camera with no problem at all.

If you've got a slightly thinner paper than the usual, you can even cut lengths and attach them to a paper backing roll, so you can see the numbers through the red window.

The only real requisite is that you can adjust the shutter speed, as a lot of roll cameras from the past just have the one shutter speed, which will usually be much too fast to obtain a negative.

Terry S

 

[bdial]

I use RC paper in my box camera. But, I don’t use the rollers, so it’s just one shot. I also tape over the window, just to make sure it doesn’t cause a problem due to fading, or whatever.

 

[rknewcomb]

Thanks for the good information. The camera I have in mind shoots bigger than 120 film size so I wouldn't have a paper backing unless I can make something myself. Guess I'd have to count the turns of the advance knob although that is probably tough to keep track of.
thanks
Robert

 

[Donald Qualls]

Most folks who make paper negatives in old larger format cameras set them up for a single shot. There's nothing that would prevent you using a roll of paper, but there aren't many B&W papers that are available in rolls -- and color paper will fog due to light coming through the red window.

 

[rknewcomb]

I have a fair bit of single weight paper. I've wondered about cutting it into strips of the proper width to make rolls for the camera. I know it makes more sense to use a sheet film camera but I like some of those old folding Kodaks that shoot big images and they are lite and compact.
Robert

 

[removed account4]

hi Robert
I do this often ( but with a big 122 roll film sized folder ). the thing you have to worry about
is the winding mechanism. some winders aren't as robust as you would hope, and sometimes spooled paper
is too much tension for the clutch and it well, lets just say "doesn't like it" ..
have fun, paper negatives are a blast
John