Instamatic 126 Cartridges

[wblynch]

Whoa, I just thought about my taped paper concept.. what an idiot I am. The paper, being on the back of the film, won't guard the pin from hitting the 35mm sprockets.

D'oh!

-Bill

[Boggy1]

You could try to use unperforated film:

http://www.macodirect.de/films-gener...c-1_6_603.html

(it comes with in a reusable cartridge too!)

For the sprocket holes to cock the shutter, how about using a simple hole puncher in the dark?

[Ektagraphic]

If I remeber correctly only a few years back ADOX had a 126 film...they are coming out with a new film and will even offer it in 110 so maybe there is hope if we ask !

[wblynch]

You could try to use unperforated film:

http://www.macodirect.de/films-gener...c-1_6_603.html

(it comes with in a reusable cartridge too!)

For the sprocket holes to cock the shutter, how about using a simple hole puncher in the dark?

Cool. I got a 100' roll of 35mm unperforated Portra 160nc on ebay. I'm gonna try some.

I thought about making a roller with a spaced punch to make the sprockets. If it works I can do it inside the dark bag.

Now, where's those old Lincoln Logs????

[tac]

The Year of the Instamatic.

2013 will be the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the 126 Instamatic cartridge.

It sure would be great if Kodak had a 50th anniversary event. Offer new 126 film with prepaid mailers for $10.99. Or $14.99 for film, processing, prints and Kodak Photo CD.

Maybe we can put a bug in their ears? It gives them 2 1/2 years to get ready.

My first camera was a Kodak 104 I received for Xmas 1967 (I think), I still have it in great shape, and I have published with it. Both of my teenage sons have recently discovered the joy of analog photography, and of all my cameras, my eldest wants the 104; I would love for him to shoot with it at least once, so I may have to bite the bullet and buy some Frugal carts. I would be very happy if Kodak would put out some anniversary 126 b/w carts- Ha! Verichrome Pan!

[swchris]

You could try to use unperforated film:

http://www.macodirect.de/films-gener...c-1_6_603.html

(it comes with in a reusable cartridge too!)

For the sprocket holes to cock the shutter, how about using a simple hole puncher in the dark?

What is unperforated 35mm film good for? Being a surveillance film it probably needs a special camera. Can someone point me to some cameras which take this film. I'm curious.

What's the benefit compared to perforated film. Is the format larger, e.g. 28x36?

[elekm]

I have a few 126 cameras that are a lot of fun to use. I'm hoping that Adox will offer some emulsions in this. I would love to see them offer a reloadable cartridge kit.

[elekm]

If I remeber correctly only a few years back ADOX had a 126 film...they are coming out with a new film and will even offer it in 110 so maybe there is hope if we ask !

You're right. I still have a few rolls. Maybe it was rebadged Ferrania film. I'm not sure.

[Brian Legge]

I loaded the camera too hastily and didn't pay enough attention to how the winding worked. First roll was a total failure.

The trick I missed was to wind the camera while the shutter is still held down. Now i just need to figure out how many turns to wind it are required. Opps.

[wblynch]

I have some B/W in a 126 cart right now. Think I'll go outside and shoot it.