That nice play will find its end if you shot color from that expiration dates - Andrew....I have been shooting Kodak HIE that expired in '67 with great results. Slightly higher B+F, but we just print through that...When this stuff was fresh, I shot it with the number 25 red filter at an EI of 100. This old stuff needs an EI of 12 with same filter.
About 20 years ago I went to a camera show and bought a 100 ft roll of Tri-X which had an expiry date of 1958. Surprosingly, it was only about three stops slow and the fog was only moderate. I would suggest you shoot the film at EI 25 and develop the film for about the same time as you would, otherwise.
I normally do clip tests rather than waste a roll, but with 120 size this is difficult to do. VP is quite forgiving with regard to age. - David Lyga
you develop in dektol 1:6 for 6 minsExactly how would I do that with my Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera?
Exactly how would I do that with my Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera?
you develop in dektol 1:6 for 6 mins
and this works whether you are using a brownie, an ansco af or a mickymouse camera.
you expose the film in your brownie hawkeye and develop it in dektol 1:6@6mins no camera controls are needed.My Brownie Hawkeye does not have an aperture setting but it does have a connector for a flash attachment.
Sounds interesting!I’m slowly working my way through a 100’ roll of Ansco Finopan (military surplus, I think) that was packaged in June, 1945. ...film still works and has an interesting look.
Not at present. If I get a chance I’ll try to upload something but it could be a while. I’m working very long hours for the next few weeks.Any pics anywhere to look at?
I bought a Brownie Hawkeye because it came with 3 rolls of 620. Expired early 50s. Granddaughter claimed the Brownie. I was about to load it with fresh FP4 120 but she insisted on having it loaded with a roll of the old film. She hasn't finished the roll yet. When she has, I'll borrow her camera and test the other 2 rolls first before I process hers.
The Hawkeye will take 120 on the supply side. With later models, you'll need to remove a small tab. The flash models are for bulbs. You can play with the contacts and make it X synch.
Sirius, try reversing the lens on your Hawkeye. Puts a Hassy to shame.
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