For Sale Fresh Kodak BWXX (5222) 50' / 100' for 135 Cameras

RoboRepublic · Feb 24, 2023

Splitting up a new can this weekend. It will likely be a while before I split another can, so get this while it lasts!

Current inventory as of 03/04/22 I have the following remaining:
- 2x 50' Shipped in the US: $62 (each 50' length)

I use a specially built rig for measuring my film out; this method makes for extremely accurate cuts.

Cholentpot · Feb 24, 2023

Aside from the film, can you show us the rig?

johnwwyatt · Feb 24, 2023

This is 35mm film, correct?

btaylor · Feb 24, 2023

5222 is 35mm motion picture film, so yea, 35mm.

RoboRepublic · Feb 24, 2023

Cholentpot said:
Aside from the film, can you show us the rig?

Nope, Its proprietary I initially built it for accuracy. I wanted to measure out 120 roll film length (~850mm) of 500T for use in my MF cameras. I just expanded its use case for helping folks get some BWXX in their hands.

madNbad · Feb 24, 2023

Is it on a spool?

RoboRepublic · Feb 24, 2023

madNbad said:
Is it on a spool?

Yep, 100' lengths come on an illford spec'd spool. 50' lengths come on a slightly larger diameter spool. Both work well in a variety of bulk loaders.

Cholentpot · Feb 24, 2023

RoboRepublic said:
Nope, Its proprietary I initially built it for accuracy. I wanted to measure out 120 roll film length (~850mm) of 500T for use in my MF cameras. I just expanded its use case for helping folks get some BWXX in their hands.

And I sit there in the dark like a caveman winding the stuff down by hand. I know it fits when it'll juuust fit into a bulk loader.

Kino · Feb 24, 2023

Cholentpot said:
And I sit there in the dark like a caveman winding the stuff down by hand. I know it fits when it'll juuust fit into a bulk loader.

Get a motion picture film rewind or a pair of rewinds and mount them on a small board. Core adapters for 35mm 2 inch cores are available. With a homemade height gauge, you can quickly wind down what you need for your bulk loader. A split-reel would also help, but it's not totally required.

If you need more references, PM me and I'll get back to you.

RoboRepublic · Feb 24, 2023

Cholentpot said:
And I sit there in the dark like a caveman winding the stuff down by hand. I know it fits when it'll juuust fit into a bulk loader.

I can build you a mechanical reel to reel similar to what kino is describing. Its not as accurate but should suit your needs.

Donald Qualls · Feb 24, 2023

It only needs to be accurate if you're reselling the broken-down rolls; otherwise, it just needs to reliably fit in the bulk loader.

BTW, when my money situation gets a little healthier, I'd be interested in a roll-down like this from Vision3, either 250D or 500T.

Cholentpot · Feb 24, 2023

RoboRepublic said:
I can build you a mechanical reel to reel similar to what kino is describing. Its not as accurate but should suit your needs.

As Donald says. I don't need accuracy as long as it fits in my bulk loaders. I could really use something for 70mm too.

MCB18 · Feb 24, 2023

Donald Qualls said:
It only needs to be accurate if you're reselling the broken-down rolls; otherwise, it just needs to reliably fit in the bulk loader.

BTW, when my money situation gets a little healthier, I'd be interested in a roll-down like this from Vision3, either 250D or 500T.

What exactly are you looking for? I have some 250D, and might be able to sell you some pre-rolled cassettes for super cheap.

MCB18 · Feb 24, 2023

RoboRepublic said:
Splitting up a new can this weekend. It will likely be a while before I split another can, so get this while it lasts!

Current inventory:
4x 50' Shipped for $61 (each 50' length)
2x 100' Shipped for $112 (each 100' length)
I use a specially built rig for measuring my film out, this method makes for extremely accurate cuts.

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factory sealed or short ends?

RoboRepublic · Feb 24, 2023

MCB18 said:
factory sealed or short ends?

Factory sealed, opened, measured and then cut into 100' length

Radost · Feb 25, 2023

Just get 400 feet film loader.
Or a $1000 feet film loader

Donald Qualls · Feb 28, 2023

Radost said:
Just get 400 feet film loader.
Or a $1000 feet film loader

It's a lot easier to get short ends or rerolled film like this than it is to find 400 foot, never mind 1000 foot daylight loaders...

MCB18 said:
some 250D, and might be able to sell you some pre-rolled cassettes for super cheap.

I'm kind of broke at the moment; it'll probably a few months before I can buy film and another loader -- and I'd rather have a loader full than a few cassettes.

MCB18 · Feb 28, 2023

Donald Qualls said:
It's a lot easier to get short ends or rerolled film like this than it is to find 400 foot, never mind 1000 foot daylight loaders...

Finding a 400 ft or 1000 ft loader isn’t the problem, they come up on google a s the first result. The problem is that they are expensive!

Donald Qualls · Feb 28, 2023

Yep. I've seen files to 3D print a 400 foot one, but it's that little bit too big for my Ender 3.

RoboRepublic · Feb 28, 2023

Donald Qualls said:
Yep. I've seen files to 3D print a 400 foot one, but it's that little bit too big for my Ender 3.

I've printed that a 400>100' spooler and my printer is smaller than the ender. You print it in parts- and it works well.

Radost · Feb 28, 2023

MCB18 said:
Finding a 400 ft or 1000 ft loader isn’t the problem, they come up on google a s the first result. The problem is that they are expensive!

400 feet is $900
At $4.50 a roll of Vision you probably will save $15 a roll in the future prices.
60 films and you are good.
A lot easier to buy 400 feet film

Donald Qualls · Feb 28, 2023

RoboRepublic said:
I've printed that a 400>100' spooler and my printer is smaller than the ender. You print it in parts- and it works well.

Yep, that 400 => 100 is probably what I'll wind up with. That requires a counter as big as my darkroom counter, however, but without the junk (old spools, discarded film bits, tanks with film waiting for developing, etc.) that tends to accumulate there.

MCB18 · Feb 28, 2023

Radost said:
400 feet is $900
At $4.50 a roll of Vision you probably will save $15 a roll in the future prices.
60 films and you are good.
A lot easier to buy 400 feet film

Oh, I know that 35mm movie film is cheap. And it’s much less than $900, anyway. Iirc 400 ft of 250D is $320 for new stock, and 400 ft of E100 is $520. Much cheaper than pre-packed film.

Short ends are even cheaper, and I plan on stocking up soon when my guy gets stuff in.

I was talking about the loader, at $1,300 USD.

Radost · Feb 28, 2023

MCB18 said:
Oh, I know that 35mm movie film is cheap. And it’s much less than $900, anyway. Iirc 400 ft of 250D is $320 for new stock, and 400 ft of E100 is $520. Much cheaper than pre-packed film.

Short ends are even cheaper, and I plan on stocking up soon when my guy gets stuff in.

I was talking about the loader, at $1,300 USD.

I meant 400 feet bulk loader is $900

Rrrgcy · Feb 28, 2023

Pm sent w a q and order.

For Sale Fresh Kodak BWXX (5222) 50' / 100' for 135 Cameras

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