hmc4me Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hi I have a dumb question. I just got my first order of filmstock. First time shooting 16mm, moving up from super 8. It's fuji 250d 100ft camera spool. My question is. Can I load this in low light or must I load it in total darkness? I thought that you can load 100ft camera spools in daylight but on the back of the can it's open only in total darkness. Can anyone help me out? :) Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hi I have a dumb question.I just got my first order of filmstock. First time shooting 16mm, moving up from super 8. It's fuji 250d 100ft camera spool. My question is. Can I load this in low light or must I load it in total darkness? I thought that you can load 100ft camera spools in daylight but on the back of the can it's open only in total darkness. Can anyone help me out? :) Anthony <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've had no problem with slow films like K40 where I just load in the shade or just put a jacket over my head to create heavy shade. Higher speed film like 250 would have me a little nervous so I personally would use a changing bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrszach Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 HI, When loading a daylight spool you can get away with loading in subdued light. Even if the film does get exposed it will only expose the first few feet. It would probably be wise though if you want to conserve film to load in total darkness when possible. -Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmc4me Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 thanks for the info. I just bought 10 rolls of film and did not want to waste all that money if I was wrong. Thanks Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Wells Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I've got away with loading in really quite bright light. However un-loading you want to be more careful. This is because when the film is wound onto the spool at the factory it is wound in such a way from side to side so as to make it as safe as possible. Your camera will not spool it as well as Kodak or Fuji though! hence be more careful when un loading. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Wells Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Be extra careful if it's Super 16 -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmc4me Posted November 13, 2004 Author Share Posted November 13, 2004 Thanks for the advice. I've got a lot of time in a darkroom so I know my way around in the dark. :) I just did not want to go in a changing back every time if I did not have to. I may just do it anyway just to be on the safe side. I've got more time than I do money for film stock and reshoots. Thanks Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mark Sasahara Posted November 14, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted November 14, 2004 Also, be sure to leave a few feet of blank film at the head and tail of the roll. This way, when the film is spliced together for processing, you won't loose any critical scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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