MF Format Film Canisters

[thuggins]

Amazon is selling protective canisters for MF film. I've always felt a bit uncomfortable with unprotected film rolls, given how we are used to the 35mm canisters. Apparently these are made for some odd brand of film, "Stash". It sounds Russian. But they fit any 120 spool. I'm anxious to get a dozen or so for the next time I go thru airport security.

And they come in designer colors![

 

[Pieter12]

Looks like something made to store weed...might just pique the interest of airport security...

 

[Stephen Prunier]

It is for storing weed etc. Freestyle carries a single roll canister and a 5 roll case. Also, the one you show is made of metal that will be more affected by temperature than the plastic ones which could cause issues.

 

[bdial]

IMHO, they seem like the very last thing you'd want your film in for going through security. But, they do look nice for other aspects of storage.

 

[Dan Daniel]

A while back Adox film came in canisters like this-

https://www.freestylephoto.biz/8203814-Maco-120-Economy-Roll-Film-Container

I am still using mine a decade or more later. Recommended.

A problem with metal containers- rattling. Might seem minor, but after the constant ting ting ting you might think otherwise.

 

[logan2z]

Acratech makes a 120 canister as well (that isn't intended to store weed, as far as I know ):

https://www.acratech.net/120-film-canister/

They don't say what they're made out of but, according to them, they're virtually indestructible. $20, though...

 

[Besk]

I store mine in M&M containers. The added benefit is you get to eat the M&M's.

 

[johnha]

There are rumours that the soon to be new xray scanners will fog pretty much any film. In the UK and probably Europe, you have no option for a hand inspection, flying with film will become very difficult.

I have some Mini M&M tubes which I use as well as a couple of cases given as freebies from photo magazines years ago. If I don't have them with me, I put the roll back in the cardboard box the next film has just come out of.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

Amazon is selling protective canisters for MF film. I've always felt a bit uncomfortable with unprotected film rolls, given how we are used to the 35mm canisters. Apparently these are made for some odd brand of film, "Stash". It sounds Russian. But they fit any 120 spool. I'm anxious to get a dozen or so for the next time I go thru airport security.

And they come in designer colors![

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Be aware that the operator the machine at the airport will crank up the radiation level if he or she cannot see into the can.

 

[Sirius Glass]

This is what I use https://www.freestylephoto.biz/1120...120-Film-Hard-Case-Black-Holds-5-Rolls-of-120

 

[xya]

I've some of the maco style canisters. the came with some rolls of film years ago, but I don't remember which brand it was. they are fine and they seem to last long. but in case of, a piece of aluminium sheet is working fine.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

I stick mine in ziplocks.

 

[Rick A]

I still have a handful of the canisters Adox film came in.

 

[cowanw]

Acratech's are heavy solid aircraft aluminium. Very high quality.
In Rome ( and I don't know where else)
http://www.ars-imago.com/arsimagofilmprotectionalucanfor120films1piece-p-10910.html
High aluminum protection can with classic and elegant look for 120 format films. 5 euros

 

[jvo]

I stick mine in ziplocks.

ditto...

i do have a 5 roll plastic case, more to keep film organized and together than protection. for airport security all my film goes in zip lock bags and hand to a security person... they seem to appreciate it and never had a problem or delay.

plastic case that went in carry-on, or checked bag, empty ; then transferred film to case upon arrival.

 

[Deleted member 88956]

Acratech's are heavy solid aircraft aluminium. Very high quality.
In Rome ( and I don't know where else)
http://www.ars-imago.com/arsimagofilmprotectionalucanfor120films1piece-p-10910.html
High aluminum protection can with classic and elegant look for 120 format films. 5 euros

5 Eur for a single can, j don't think so. The plastic versions for same that hold 8 120 rolls ... absolutely.

 

[macfred]

A while back Adox film came in canisters like this-

https://www.freestylephoto.biz/8203814-Maco-120-Economy-Roll-Film-Container

I am still using mine a decade or more later. Recommended.

A problem with metal containers- rattling. Might seem minor, but after the constant ting ting ting you might think otherwise.

That's what I use for years - great stuff !

 

[Adrian Bacon]

This isn’t a proper canister, per say, but it does a decent job: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SKQJCSX

 

[cowanw]

5 Eur for a single can, j don't think so. The plastic versions for same that hold 8 120 rolls ... absolutely.

How about Amber Pharmacy Vials, 16 dram (60cc) for free with you meds.

 

[DWThomas]

Over the past decade I've acquired about 20 of the Maco-style containers, which I like because I can put two or three in a pocket and keep exposed film free of light, dust and water. I did recently add three of the JCH five-roll containers for an "expedition." Even for 35mm I prefer the black (vs translucent) canisters so in the event a light seal has been compromised, the ambient light intensity will be reduced.

To my surprise, in the tool sections of some of our "big box" home and building supply stores, there are various sizes of zippered heavy nylon canvas tool pouches that might be useful also. Many are black and have a 'D'-ring or carabiner for anchoring them to something.

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

I don't use canisters, but I always wrap my used film in aluminum foil

 

[thuggins]

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[macfred]

I don't use canisters, but I always wrap my used film in aluminum foil

Never heard about this - I tend to develope my used film ... But I heard about the Tin foil Hat - seems to be a nice gadget too ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_foil_hat

 

[John Koehrer]

Never heard about this - I tend to develop my used film ... But I heard about the Tin foil Hat - seems to be a nice gadget too ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_foil_hat

It does seem to me that the voices are muted quite well.

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

Never heard about this - I tend to develope my used film ...

doesn't make much sense to do that with film you won't get untouched through the x-ray machines at the border ..unless you prefer overexposure....