matt_hafelein Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 does anyone know the relative merits of using 620 film in a brownie target six-20 instead of re-spooled or trimmed down 120 film. i've seen people mention that 120 film is cheaper but if cost isn't a factor what is the best (i.e. most versatile) film for a brownie target six-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_eve Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 Assuming price not to be a consideration !! <p> 620 film pros: It'll fit your camera 620 film cons: Very limited emulsion choices <p> 120 film pros: Virtually unlimited emulsion choice, including chromagenic b&w, which is probably the best all-round film for a camera with limited exposure capability <p> 120 film cons: Spool needs modifying or film rewound onto 620 spindle (a matter of minutes per film with a little practice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_kuhl Posted August 4, 2001 Share Posted August 4, 2001 I have a Kodal duaflex and have been fortunate enough to find a store that sells the 120 film already spooled onto 620 reels. However, there is still a problem. When I put these new plastic 620 reels in my camera they get stripped because the pin that turns the reel is metal. After a couple of winds the reel is destroyed and I cannot advance the film anymore. Any suggtestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_lutz Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Hi, Scott, My first suggestion would be, of course, that you stop using the 620 film on the plastic spools. After that, I would suggest that you get hold of some metal 620 spools and become adept at respooling 120 onto them. <p> For what it's worth, I don't believe in spending an inordinate amount of money on film that someone else has respooled when I can do it myself in only a couple of minutes. I always re-respool the film onto the original 120 spool prior to processing, so I don't have to worry about not getting the 620 spool back. <p> Someone sent me a spool of 620 from Film for Classics, and I used it in my Medalist II and had the same problem with stripping, but fortunately not until I had gotten past the 8th exposure. <p> Good luck! If you want to know how to get some metal 620 spools, drop me a line via email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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