120 film vs. 620 film in a Brownie Target six-20

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

Assuming price not to be a consideration !!

 

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620 film pros:

It'll fit your camera

620 film cons:

Very limited emulsion choices

 

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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

 

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120 film cons:

Spool needs modifying or film rewound onto 620 spindle (a matter of minutes per film with a little practice).

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?

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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Good luck! If you want to know how to get some metal 620 spools,

drop me a line via email.