Want to Buy WTB: AP or Kaiser or Adorama Bulk 35mm loader - the kind with the trap door

rpavich · Nov 16, 2017

Looking for a bulk loader of a specific type. I already have the normal Lloyds style loader with the felt trap but I'm looking for the kind that have a dial on the side and have a trap door that opens after the cassette is inserted. They go by Kaiser, or Adorama, or AP and other names but they all look the same. See the picture.
PM me if you have one to get rid of.

mgb74 · Nov 16, 2017

I think the most common "trap door" style loader is the Watson, which was also sold under various other names. They don't rely on a felt trap and work fine, but my impression is that they're a step below the Kaiser. I have an extra and will PM you.

rpavich · Nov 16, 2017

mgb74 said:
I think the most common "trap door" style loader is the Watson, which was also sold under various other names. They don't rely on a felt trap and work fine, but my impression is that they're a step below the Kaiser. I have an extra and will PM you.

Thanks, please send a pic. I'm pretty sure I know what it is, I'm not sure it's what I'm looking for.

mgb74 · Nov 16, 2017

rpavich said:
Thanks, please send a pic. I'm pretty sure I know what it is, I'm not sure it's what I'm looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/Watson-Model-35mm-Bulk-Loader/dp/B0000E214E

rpavich · Nov 16, 2017

Still looking.

bdial · Nov 16, 2017

Freestyle has the one you are looking for new. Though they are a bit dear.
https://www.freestylephoto.biz/27326-Arista-35mm-Bulk-Film-Loader-Bobinquick-Junior

rpavich · Nov 16, 2017

bdial said:
Freestyle has the one you are looking for new. Though they are a bit dear.
https://www.freestylephoto.biz/27326-Arista-35mm-Bulk-Film-Loader-Bobinquick-Junior

Wow. I was hoping to pay about half but thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

bgimbel · Jan 10, 2018

I've seen a few listings recently on ebay for the same new AP version available at Freestyle, but listed as "buy it now" for $200+. I figured people are a little early thinking no new retail stock is still available at $79.99, but that is not yet true...

Note that the Freestyle page now says "limited stock", so soon they will likely all be gone from retail. I noticed other retail sites have already switch to "out of stock" on this AP model.

I ended up buying one from Freestyle last week. Good luck with your search!

EdSawyer · Jan 11, 2018

I have an Alden I can part with, it's better than the Watsons I think, but I have never used a Kaiser though.

Want to Buy WTB: AP or Kaiser or Adorama Bulk 35mm loader - the kind with the trap door

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