Question: For those who develop 120 rolls of film, when do you remove the paper backing? Before or after loading the film onto the reel? I'm not sure what way is best and I end up cutting it off after I have loaded the film onto the reel. One roll I cut off part of the last frame and I'm not sure how I managed to do that. Perhaps my paper removing method is not optimized.
Thanks for any tips!
I remove the paper first by peeling the tape from the paper and folding it over the end of the film. That taped end is easier to load into the reel.
I remove the paper first by peeling the tape from the paper and folding it over the end of the film. That taped end is easier to load into the reel.
I let it fall away as I put the film on the reel then tear it off when the film is all loaded. Yes, slowly to avoid static sparks. I like keeping it all on the spool until it gets to the reel because I'm fairly sure I'd drop the film on the floor if I took it off the spool sooner.
I remove the paper first by peeling the tape from the paper and folding it over the end of the film. That taped end is easier to load into the reel.
Here is my method,
I cup the spool in one hand, then pull the paper with the other, while pulling, my thumb on the hand holding the spool is riding on the film side of the paper. This separates the film from the paper and leaves you holding the rolled up film in one hand, the paper in the other. When you get to the tape tear (at the joint between the paper and the film) or peel it as you like. With practice, you can do this in one motion.
Then load from the taped end as described.
Letting it fall free in a curly strip risks getting kinks or scratches, though it's not a big risk. It also ensures it won't drag on the floor.
I use stainless steel Hewes reels, so I don't have to worry about which end spools up easier.
I just load the film into the reel, lock it, spool all of the film until I get to where the tape is. I remove the tape from the paper backing, and fold it over the edge to tape the loose end of the tape to the film. That makes a stiffer edge that is less likely to touch the layer of film underneath.
It's very easy and straight forward to do it like this for me. Never have any loading issues, even with feisty film that curls like a madman.
Here is my method,
I cup the spool in one hand, then pull the paper with the other, while pulling, my thumb on the hand holding the spool is riding on the film side of the paper. This separates the film from the paper and leaves you holding the rolled up film in one hand, the paper in the other. When you get to the tape tear (at the joint between the paper and the film) or peel it as you like. With practice, you can do this in one motion.
Then load from the taped end as described.
Letting it fall free in a curly strip risks getting kinks or scratches, though it's not a big risk. It also ensures it won't drag on the floor.
Question: For those who develop 120 rolls of film, when do you remove the paper backing? Before or after loading the film onto the reel? I'm not sure what way is best and I end up cutting it off after I have loaded the film onto the reel. One roll I cut off part of the last frame and I'm not sure how I managed to do that. Perhaps my paper removing method is not optimized.
Thanks for any tips!
I let it fall away as I put the film on the reel then tear it off when the film is all loaded. Yes, slowly to avoid static sparks. I like keeping it all on the spool until it gets to the reel because I'm fairly sure I'd drop the film on the floor if I took it off the spool sooner.
using scissors in the dark is always a bad idea.
How do you process 35mm if you don't use scissors?
How do you process 35mm if you don't use scissors?
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