ID on film in Bulk Loader?

[Bobbo]

How do I identify the film in a bulk loader that I've bought on eBay? Should I develop it for a little bit, fix it and see if it says what it is? There's about 50 feet on it still, and if it's a good film that I'll use, that would be fantastic (please be more Tri-X...).

Thanks,
Bob

 

[nworth]

Take about a foot and develop it like you would Tri-X. Then check the edge markings. Most film companies identify their films by printing either the name, the emulsion number, or some code on the edge as a latent image every foot or so. For still films, the full name or some very recognizable abbreviation is usually used. For movie film, it may just be a letter (that identifies the film type) followed by a long number. Special films and films made as house brands may have special codes.

 

[Mark Antony]

If its Tri-x it might have 5072 (I think) or a number rather than actually using the film name.
I think Kodak bulk film did that from memory

 

[Bobbo]

thanks. I need to process two rolls here today, so I'll put it in the tank (one's a 24x exposure roll, so it'll fit i do believe).

Thanks again,
Bob

 

[Bobbo]

So I have 50 feet of Kodak TX 5063. The old-style Tri-X, so it's prolly expired by a little bit. I'll shoot it up (of course, not for any special projects or anything), but i need to get out with my F2 and 105 more often. This weekend looks like rain, so I'll be heading out then (i like the rain, and my F2 shouldn't die in it, either).

Thanks again,
Bob

 

[arzon]

Just got a film loader with a film inside, after processing, ID is "KODAK TX 5063". So is this Tri-X 400 or 320? Anyone knows how old it is?

 

[Alex Bishop-Thorpe]

It would be Tri-x 400, Tri-x 320 was/is only made in medium and large format.

 

[arzon]

Oh I see. Thanks! Pardon the ignorance.

 

[brucemuir]

Here's a good reference for future identification for Kodak
http://www.taphilo.com/photo/kodakfilmnumxref.shtml

there's a link on that site for Fuji products as well.

 

[cmacd123]

Just remember that one Kodak has discontinued a number for a while they are free to re-use that number for a totally unrelated film. They are almost forced to since the digits have meaning, for example the first digit indicates the size and type of base.