126 Film

<p>Hello. Does anyone know of another source for 126 film other than Frugal Photographer and the Solaris HG200? There is nothing frugal about the cost of this film here.<br>

I remember getting these at $4.99 per pack from J&C Photo back in 2005; today they cost double and am forced to pay in order to use my beloved Rollei SL26 and my Minolta Autopak 700.<br>

Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.</p>

 

<p>I have looked around and I think the frugal photographer is the only option left. There is no company that still produces 126 film.</p>

<p>I read on a website somewhere, about a way to modify a 126 catridge so that you can use 35mm film with it. I'll try to find it and post a link. I really want to find out too, because my mom just gave me an old Instamatic camera she had, which uses 126 catridges.<br>

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<p>126 film is really 35mm film loaded in a 126 cartridge. The only diffrence is the perforations on the edges of the film and the size of the frame that is exposed.</p>

<p>Thanks Patrick and Chris. I have already done the reload of a 126 cartridge, see here:<br>

<a href="http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00NQOq">http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00NQOq</a></p>

<p>The problem is this works well with Instamatic 250 and 500, but I am afraid SL26 requires those darned sprocket holes at the required intervals in order to charge the shutter. I have not tried it yet, but will attempt at some point.</p>