I would appreciate any help regarding loading 220 film into developing reels. In the past, I have had trouble to get it into plastic or metal reels; the film jams. I do not have this problem with 120 film.

Thanks in advance,

Pablo

-- Pablo Gejm (pgej@aol.com), September 03, 2000

Answers

I mostly use metal reels (nikor) for 220. It just takes a bit of practice to get the film in the groove and not have it buckle. The best suggestion is to use a developed roll or just waste an unexposed roll for practice.

With the plastic reels it is very important that they be dry and clean. If you wash your films while on the reel, take them off the reel to use Photoflow. They'll clen pretty well with an old toothbrush and if you have to use them twice in one session, get a hairdryer and get them completely dry. Again, practice is necessary.

One other note. I've had NO luck using the newer white plastic reels, like the Paterson reels. The old Yankee reels work very well.

Good luck,

chuck k

-- chuck k (kleesattel@msn.com), September 03, 2000.

When using metal reels, I have found that when rolling the film onto the reel, after a turn or two, push the film bach and forth gently. You should feel a little leeway or slippage. This will let you know that there are no kinks. Cheers

-- Scott Walton (scotlynn@shore.net), September 03, 2000.