I wanted a subreddit specifically for photographic film. This metal device is used as an aid to trim the front of your 35mm film before loading. Find great deals on ebay for film trimmer and film trimmer leica. If you figure it with inches, a 35mm frame is about 1. We color, contrast and density adjust each and every frame or you have the option of no corrections. Jan 30, 2015 hello all, first time poster, very long time lurker and mass reader amazing forum. Some people will sneer and say just use scissorsteethbayonet and guess the shape, others will say dont bother, just load your. Kodak color plus 200 35mm color negative film, 36 exposure mfr. Well help you to work out whether its worth paying extra for a highend version or whether youre getting just as good a deal by getting the cheaper item.
In addition, a magnifier assists with placement and identification. Leica leitz ablon 35mm film template trimming guide. Since the 1960s, 35mm film has been the most popular film size. Leica leitz genuine ablon film leader trimmer guide ebay. I am using a canon ae1 with a 50mm lens and kodak tri x 400 bw film, and. Hard rubber darkroom photography developing chemical tank vintage mjb.
I just use a sharp pocket knife or scalpel or scissors and. The system is illuminated which makes for an easy work flow. Leica leitz ablon template film trimming tool 250 reporter. Jan 30, 2017 trix was released in 35mm in 1954, and has undergone numerous tweaks in its long history. The leader albeit in a much longer form than on most currently produced films is also useful for correctly loading film into a bottomloaded camera such as ltm leica, fed, zenit1 etc so you wouldnt have to align the film cassette, takeup spool and bare film all at the same time, which would be quite clumsy and prone to fail. They also know that the original leica trimmers are now considered. Trix was released in 35mm in 1954, and has undergone numerous tweaks in its long history. Matin multiple slide film cutter trimmer for 5 35mm 6x4. Shooting film at night can be tricky and the choice of fast film is rather limited. Usually they are manually loaded and winded they use takeup spools with a slot for the leader.
Photographers who use vintage leica cameras, as well as the russian, japanese and italian copies, know that the film leaders must be cut longer than the standard leaders on 35mm film. The matin film cutter works great i was able to get through many rolls of medium format 120 and 35mm film in just a few minutes. Here is a quick steps on how to respool 35mm film to 127mm spool. I use old cameras including a leica iiif and a couple of zorkis. Im appealing to the collective knowledge of this group as to where i might find a film cutter. Leitz ablon film trimming guide, plus abcoo trimmer cutter. Old bottom loading leicas need a much longer film leader than is cut into modern 35mm film, the guide helps to get the right shape to prevent. Hello i have a question regarding star trails and 35mm. The granddaddy classic film leader trimmer is the leica ablon film trimmer template. If you only fire and advance once to get your film advance working correctly, instead of the recommended 3. Blanke photo darkroom developer trays set of 2 x16 tthc. The problem with bottom loading cameras is that the film can be difficult to load. The film is then cut and a leader cut into the tail of the loaded cassette. Talk of film cutters for slide film made me curious.
Ablon, the film trimming template photography forums. Perfect for indoor and low light settings, the kodak ultramax 400 speed 35mm film also produces much less. How to load 35mm film in to a screw mount leica youtube. We have, of course, cinestill 800, which does a great job in low light and especially when pushed 1 or 2 stops. How should i trim my 35mm film so it will always load. What is the purpose of the film leader on 35mm film. Leica ablon film leader trimming guide leica collectors. Leica leitz genuine ablon film leader trimmer guide.
Unexposed 35mm film comes to us in a metal canister with a film leader hanging out. As a result, a large majority of film cameras, including singlelens reflex slr cameras, support the 35mm film size. However, if you play your cards right, you can squeeze a couple more than 36 frames out of a 36 exposure film can. This hinged metal template came equipped with a knife for scoringcutting the film leader along the metal edge of the template. The kodak ultramax 400 speed 35mm 36 exposures film has been rated the best 35mm film on the market for a lot of great reasons. Can i use it as a template for trimming the film of today to use in the iiif. An affordable film trimmer to replace the original leica ablon. The traditional view is that ltm cameras require a much longer and thinner film leader to ensure proper film loading. The old screwmount leica cameras require it, so you might as well make it easy. Im appealing to the collective knowledge of this group as to where i might find a film cutter reshaper for 35mm leader. Versatile slide film cutter trimmer 35mm 5 120 60mm 6x4.
Kaiser ac illuminated 35mm film cutter is a reasonably priced and accurate manual film trimmer. The darkroom film lab has been providing high quality 35mm film developing for over 40 years. As such, they will only load properly with film which has the long, oldstyle film leaders. These trimmers were for bulk film and loading reusable cassettes. Jan 07, 2020 the simplest, most costeffective way to jazz up ones film photography is to spring for a new film stock. There are one or two suggestions on the net, and of course there is the official leica tool the ab.
The leader is cut with a radius edge between the sprocket holes. Leica ablon film trimming template late at keh camera. Archive trimming film leader leica screw mount ltm cameras. Before we start this project, there are two historical products that can be used for trimming your 35 mm film leader. A few hundred dollars gets you a cheap 35mm film camera, a lens, a basicbuteffective film scanner and some rolls of trix to get you started. I have one of sagebrushcityd film trimmer and it much easier than using a template. Sure, you could seek a rare lens or a unique body, but nothing beats the ease read more. Press down firmly on the raised end to cut the film leader to the proper shape. All 35mm film up to around the late 70s had longer leica friendly leaders.
Dec 06, 2015 here is a quick steps on how to respool 35mm film to 127mm spool. While the quality of 35mm film cannot match that of larger film sizes, the ease of use and flexibility it offers is unmatched. I found this roll of kodachrome when fossicking around. If you only fire and advance once to get your film advance working correctly, instead of the recommended 3 fire and advances, you will get a frame burn. Print this simple pdf file to get a film trimming template for the leica iiif. Matin multiple slidefilm cutter trimmer for 5 35mm 6x4. Push the self threading control into the selfthread position, then turn the function lever clockwise to the first forward position. So whether you shoot pentax 6x7, hasselblad 6x6 square, pentax 645, or slr 35mm, this handy tool makes short work of carefully slicing your negatives from a roll of developed film. To enable accurate film leader trimming for screw mount bodies supplied in super clean condition with little light rub marking the chrome finish. If youre still in two minds about 35mm film and are thinking about choosing a similar product, aliexpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers. The simplest, most costeffective way to jazz up ones film photography is to spring for a new film stock. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options.
Arkay g3 developing processing cine movie film tank 8mm. Photographers who use vintage leica cameras, as well as the russian, japanese and italian copies like fed, zorki, leotax, nicca, kwanon, janua and many others, know that the film leaders must. Insert the lead end of the film into the film insert guide where the projector should pull the film in and thread it. Reloadable cassettes are then filled with film using a crank on the loader. Does anybody know of a chart or something that will give me a ballpark for the amounts of time. Omega chromega b dichroic color enlarger head 120 6x6 35mm medium format wf.
I am using a canon ae1 with a 50mm lens and kodak tri x 400 bw film. Old bottom loading leicas need a much longer film leader than is cut into modern 35mm film, the guide helps to get the right shape to prevent things going awry in your camera. This involves putting the roll of film into a bulk loader in complete darkness. The frugal photographer can still buy 35mm film in 100foot lengths and spool his own cassettes. Needless to say, the original barnack design for 35mm film isnt. Finally an affordable film trimmer to replace the original leica ablon. You must avoid providing a sharp corner to catch in the film advance mechanism. It remains the top film of choice among blackandwhite enthusiasts who want to capture vintage look images on the film that defined photojournalism in the 50s and 60s. We then pull it out a little bit more to lay across the reels in our camera. I dont have steady hand with scissors so this little splicer really helps me out. Is this the long leader that was in use in the days of the screwmounts. Leica ablon film trimmer description leica vintage leitz ablon film. The darkroom specializes in all types of 35mm film developing.
Kaiser diacut 1 2115 ac illuminated 35mm film cutter. Hello all, first time poster, very long time lurker and mass reader amazing forum. Leitz leica ablon 14126 trimming tamplate leader trimmer. Jul 16, 2016 unexposed 35mm film comes to us in a metal canister with a film leader hanging out.
This ultra fast film features an iso of 400, making it very sensitive to light even in very poorly lit settings. Cut 2 pieces of plastic off the sheet, 35mm by 115mm. He declined to take heavy 35mm film cameras into the labyrinthine mumbai slums, opting for lightweight digital equipment instead. This film leader trimming guide is my take on the original leica ablon metal version. Matin film picker film leader retriever extractor for 35 mm 5 cassettes. How to load a screwmount barnack leica iiic with 35mm film. If youre using pre loaded film then theyve already cut some of the leader for you.
Kodak color plus 200 35mm color negative film, 36 exposure. Matin versatile filmslide cutter trimmer for 35mm 60mm 5 120. Leitz ablon film trimming guide, plus abcoo trimmercutter. This easy to use unit has a rolling guide which keeps the film aligned with the visible markings on the trimmer. You really dont need a template leica ablon to trim leaders for screw mount cameras.