Scrap piece of 35mm film to practice loading?

Trevor Greenfield · November 26, 2006

Would anybody happen to have a scrap piece of exposed 35mm, maybe 50' or so, that I can practice loading this beast? I'll gladly paypal you money for shipping and give you a special thanks in my next short :) Thanks, Trevor.

Nathan Milford · November 26, 2006

Give Kodak a call.

They usually will give out a roll of expired film or a roll in a dented can for free. You might also be able to just ask for a sample roll of a particular stock and use that.

Fuji will typically do the same.

Trevor Greenfield · November 26, 2006

Thanks Nathan, will give Kodak a call tomorrow morning. :)

Jon Kukla · November 26, 2006

You could also probably try local camera houses or labs if it's easier.

Trevor Greenfield · November 27, 2006

:D Theres no labs for 300 miles from here

Paul Bruening · November 27, 2006

Hello,

You can also get short ends (200' or so) for $0.10 a foot from someone like DRGROUP (www.thedrgroup.com). Google them and give them a call.

Paul

Trevor Greenfield · November 27, 2006

I called kodak LA and they are sending me a little practice bit of 35mm, and also a new price list (my last one was from before the price change). BTW the marketing dept is very friendly.

Hello,

You can also get short ends (200' or so) for $0.10 a foot from someone like DRGROUP (www.thedrgroup.com). Google them and give them a call.

Paul

Good to know. I've quite enjoyed the "still chilled when it arrives from Kodak" situation, but because this is a short Im going to have to save as much $$$ as possible, so I may elect to do short ends. I only have 400' mags anyway. Thanks.