Anybody tried using something like Delta 3200 in an old camera with a red-window film advance? I suppose it might be the sort of thing where you have to sneak into a closet to change frames...
Anybody tried using something like Delta 3200 in an old camera with a red-window film advance? I suppose it might be the sort of thing where you have to sneak into a closet to change frames...
Never had a problem with my Brownie No.2 or my Ilford Sporti cameras. In fact I shot a whole wedding in Delta 3200 EI 6400 with my sportis and never covered the red window for the frame counter. Of course, if you're having to use such a high speed film, aren't you already shooting in near darkness?
I use it in my Agfa Isolettes. One has a sliding window and the other I've used tape on. But the window has been exposed to pretty bright light when winding the film. Haven't seen any problems.
Anybody tried using something like Delta 3200 in an old camera with a red-window film advance? I suppose it might be the sort of thing where you have to sneak into a closet to change frames...
It shouldn't be a problem unless you're using really fast film under direct sunlight.
I use an old Ansco Folder, my Holga, and sometimes a Jiffy kodak with the red window, and I've never had a problem. I typically use Tri-X 400 or Delta 3200, and I've never had an issue.
I had a tlr with a window and had put a piece of red rubylith tape over the window to make it more opaque. Never had a problem w/ 400 speed film outside in the bright noon sun. Just had to open the window quickly and wind fast..
Although I've never had a problem with the red window and B&W film, even at high speeds, the window on my Bessa I will regularly destroy even ISO 160 color negative film (Kodak Portra) if it's left uncovered more than a few seconds in bright light. I'm not sure why the discrepancy.