I took the old folder out for an airing this weekend. I found out (duh) that it takes 6 x 9 images, meaning I only get 9 on a roll. I guess if I was at all clueful about these cameras I woulda realized the innards were not set up for square images. Since I managed to overwind at the start and waste one, I only got 8 images. But even with:
- a small light leak in one corner of each frame
- a slightly fudged development process (I don’t have any graduates that hold enough developer, so I ended with a strip of under-developed film: next time, I’ll use two with half the right amount in each); I didn’t realize the tank was not the same size but I guess the graduates are big enough to cover two rolls of 35mm.
- a double exposure
I’m pretty pleased. The exposures seemed OK — starting at 6 seconds in full daylight to 20 in overcast — and the negatives are enormous when you are used to 35mm.
I have a roll of Fuji RVP in there now so I can see what color images will look like. If I can find a way to scan these, I’ll share them. I also want to find a local shop that sells B&W film cheap (even dated film).
Now playing: Burnin’ and Lootin’ by The Wailers from the album “Burnin'”