What Film Options are there for 126 Cameras

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I've always wanted one of those cute little Rolleiflex SL26 cameras that, unfortunately, were designed for 126 film. Is this one of the cameras that could successfully be used by reloading 35mm film into 126 cassettes? Are there better options for shooting these little cameras?

 

[Bill Burk]

There's a couple rolls of Verichrome Pan on eBay right now.

 

[GRHazelton]

Here's a possibility: http://filmphotographyproject.com/ And another: http://www.frugalphotographer.com/index.php

It looks as though these sites give some instruction for reloading with 35mm film. Good luck, and have fun!

 

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I'm not sure I'm up for expired film Bill. Haven't exactly had stellar results from that stuff in the past. It's all I can do to get the fresh film processed to my liking. And like the 127 cameras (everyone wants one of those little TLRs), I ain't paying $12 to $16 a roll for NO film. I was born during the day, but I wasn't born yesterday.

Thank you for those links GR. Maybe reloading the 35mm film is the best way to go. But wait, I just read the prices. In order to get the necessary cartridge and backing paper, I would have to come up w/ $8.49 to $33.49 (plus shipping I assume) for one lousy roll of 126 film! Oh mama, I don't think so. I thought he was the frugal photographer! No wonder the 126 cameras are so cheap. Maybe the $8.49 film would give me the cartridge, then I could say to heck w/ the backing paper. Just cover the film number window in the back of the camera and count the turns on the film advance knob like a folder.

There's a great review of the Leicaflex SL on the first link. I used to have one of those. It had the best viewfinder I have ever seen, but you needed a small cart to carry it around from place to place. My shoulder still hurts from using it w/ a strap.

 

[GRHazelton]

I'm not sure I'm up for expired film Bill. Haven't exactly had stellar results from that stuff in the past. It's all I can do to get the fresh film processed to my liking. And like the 127 cameras (everyone wants one of those little TLRs), I ain't paying $12 to $16 a roll for NO film. I was born during the day, but I wasn't born yesterday.

Thank you for those links GR. Maybe reloading the 35mm film is the best way to go. But wait, I just read the prices. In order to get the necessary cartridge and backing paper, I would have to come up w/ $8.49 to $33.49 (plus shipping I assume) for one lousy roll of 126 film! Oh mama, I don't think so. I thought he was the frugal photographer! No wonder the 126 cameras are so cheap. Maybe the $8.49 film would give me the cartridge, then I could say to heck w/ the backing paper. Just cover the film number window in the back of the camera and count the turns on the film advance knob like a folder.

There's a great review of the Leicaflex SL on the first link. I used to have one of those. It had the best viewfinder I have ever seen, but you needed a small cart to carry it around from place to place. My shoulder still hurts from using it w/ a strap.

I understand! I'd like a little TLR, but they aren't cheap and then the film! I have a Komaflex S, a 127 leaf shutter SLR. Lovely little thing, but the shutter and/or diaphragm need work, and I can't justify the expense for the sake of shooting a few rolls at such cost. Too bad! Ever see a 127 slide projected? Makes 35mm look anemic, and a 35mm projector will handle a 127 slide. Alas.....