Can pinhole camera photo paper be loaded into a film holder of a Kodak Medalist?

GaryFlorida · Feb 24, 2015

Since sheet film is not available any more in that size, I wonder if pinhole camera paper will work. And is there a difference in the resolution of paper and film?

Rick A · Feb 24, 2015

I cut paper down for negatives all the time. Go for it. Start your ISO testing between 3 and 12.

outwest · Feb 24, 2015

Isn't that a 2 1/4 x 3 1/4? Film is available. Try Freestyle.

TheToadMen · Feb 25, 2015

GaryFlorida said:
Since sheet film is not available any more in that size, I wonder if pinhole camera paper will work. And is there a difference in the resolution of paper and film?

Hi, you call it "pinhole camera paper" and I think you mean the same, but you could use any photo paper as a paper negative in almost any camera. Just cut to size and make some tests. I usually start with ISO 6.

AgX · Feb 25, 2015

GaryFlorida said:
Since sheet film is not available any more in that size,...

-) Ilford and Wephota both offer b&w sheet films in 6.5x9cm

-) you might cut sheets to size yourself (with a roller- or lever-cutter and self-made arrests)

-) you can order sheet films custom cut

wilper · Feb 25, 2015

If you have some empty spools you can respool 120 film to 620. http://www.brownie-camera.com/respool/respool.shtml If you just want to start using the camera again.

GaryFlorida · Feb 25, 2015

wilper said:
If you have some empty spools you can respool 120 film to 620. http://www.brownie-camera.com/respool/respool.shtml If you just want to start using the camera again.

I want to use the adapter back and extensions for close up. I thought the film size was no more and custom cutting would be really expensive although I havent checked prices. I almost bought two boxes of expired film (tri x 1979) but I forgot about it.

GaryFlorida · Feb 25, 2015

TheToadMen said:
Hi, you call it "pinhole camera paper" and I think you mean the same, but you could use any photo paper as a paper negative in almost any camera. Just cut to size and make some tests. I usually start with ISO 6.

Isnt there a special pinhole camera paper that returns a positive image when exposed to a positive image? If you use regular photo paper wont you end up with a negative image on the paper when you develop it? Or do you have to do the reversal bleaching flash the lights on midway drill? I was hoping there was a paper that can be put in cameras and developed normally, Developer, Stop, Fixer, Wash.

GaryFlorida · Feb 25, 2015

Rick A said:
I cut paper down for negatives all the time. Go for it. Start your ISO testing between 3 and 12.

Have you ever tried it in a 35mm SLR?

bergytone · Feb 25, 2015

I'm starting to have success cutting my paper into long strips of the proper width and rolling them up onto 120 or 620 spools with the backing paper. You don't get as many shots with paper roll negatives as you have to use a shorter overall length than film due to the thickness difference. You also must have your paper source in the 'bulk' reel format so you can spool off as much as you need.

GaryFlorida · Feb 25, 2015

bergytone said:
I'm starting to have success cutting my paper into long strips of the proper width and rolling them up onto 120 or 620 spools with the backing paper. You don't get as many shots with paper roll negatives as you have to use a shorter overall length than film due to the thickness difference. You also must have your paper source in the 'bulk' reel format so you can spool off as much as you need.

Thats awesome. How do you develop it to get a positive image? or is it a special pinhole paper?

TheToadMen · Feb 25, 2015

GaryFlorida said:
Isnt there a special pinhole camera paper that returns a positive image when exposed to a positive image? If you use regular photo paper wont you end up with a negative image on the paper when you develop it? Or do you have to do the reversal bleaching flash the lights on midway drill? I was hoping there was a paper that can be put in cameras and developed normally, Developer, Stop, Fixer, Wash.

It doesn't matter what camera you use - pinhole or not. You can use photographic paper as a negative. Just cut so size. If you don't use the film transport mechanism, you could even put a small strip into a 35 mm camera (single shot).

If you use "normal photo paper" you'll get a negative image on paper that you can use for contact printing or scanning.

There are some photo papers that are "positive papers". Ilford had until recenty Direct Positive Paper (DPP), but the production has stopped for now. Some stores have some lying around.

There is a new positive paper called Imago Positive Paper, but I haven't used it myself yet.
See: http://www.macodirect.de/featured-p...tive-paper-9x12cm25-sheets-glossy-p-3066.html

These paper will develop into a positive image directly.

Bert from Holland
http://thetoadmen.blogspot.nl

bergytone · Feb 25, 2015

I have just finished a prototype of a paper negative enlarger, much like an opaque projector. In this way I can use the smaller paper negatives to print out nice snapshot size prints.

I used parts from an old Vivitar enlarger.
I'm excited as to how it turned out. I will be posting details on a thread shortly.

Can pinhole camera photo paper be loaded into a film holder of a Kodak Medalist?

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