request for help in scanning a cartridge

[derek_kennedy]

<p>Sorry if I put this in the wrong place but this seemed to be the proper area...and I hope im not overstepping any boundaries asking this.</p>

<p>I dont have any factory rolled PX 125 and now that its been discontinued, the chances are getting slimmer by the day.</p>

<p>Ive been purchasing my film(s) in 100 foot rolls when available and when i can afford to and roll my own. I quite enjoy rolling my own and not just for the cost savings either. The problem became labeling the cartridges when I was done rolling them. I did come up with a simple solution using return mailing labels and printing the relevant information (film type, iso, exp date).</p>

<p>Then I came up with the idea of scanning a flattened cartridge. Worked awesome. (probably a copyright infringement??) But I dont have any PX125 cartridges I can scan. Is there anyone out there that has one that doesnt mind flattening one and scanning it for me? I believe I scanned at 1200 dpi, not sure why...</p>

<p>This is the one I scanned for the Tri-X (resized obviously!):<br /> <img src="http://www.djkennedy.com/photos/i-DF9pddc/0/S/i-DF9pddc-S.jpg" alt="" width="159" height="300" /></p>

<p>I did clean up and trim the image before printing onto the label (15 per 8.5x11.5 inch sheet).</p>

<p>I dont know - I <em>thought</em> it was a great idea.</p>

<p>Id be greatly appreciated if someone could help me out.</p>

[bgelfand]

<p>Why not just scan the box and resize that scan?</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>Good idea. Sorry all my remaining Plus-X is 120 or bulk. I do my own processing so I don't need anything fancy.</p>

[derek_kennedy]

<p>scanning the box could work too - i still have one of the boxes left.</p>

[russ_kerlin]

<p>If you Google Plus X 125 and look at images, you might find what you need.</p>

 

[john_shriver]

<p>The lower part of the image is in Kodak Publication <a href="http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/f4018/f4018.pdf">F-4018</a>, you just need to capture it.</p>

[derek_kennedy]

<p>Thanks John. That will work just fine.</p>

<p>Russ: after googling for quite some time I never came up with anything suiting my need.</p>

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[bobmichaels]

<p>Derek: What size mailing labels did you find that fit? I want to make up some that will say "Kodak Experimental Quad-X iso 1600" to put on my Tri-X 35mm canisters.<br>

The purpose is to reduce the hassle of not having Cuban authorities x-ray my film every time I fly into / out of Havana. They have no provisions for not x-raying film iso 400 or less but I refuse to allow them to x-ray my film. So every time I enter or leave Cuba it is a lengthy battle. I would normally trust film scanners but this is the land of adapting odd parts to keep everything running when there are no correct spare parts.</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>Sigh....</p>

[derek_kennedy]

<p>Bob:</p>

<p>For the above label, I never found one that fit exactly so I ended up buying full 8.5x11 inch label, printed 15 labels on each and then cut them out with an Xacto knife.</p>

<p>Before that, I used normal Avery brand return labels (not sure the size). They fit pretty nice on the cartridge but I also placed those return label on the canister which would of course tell me what type of film was inside the canister without having to open them and looking inside all the time.</p>

<p>The point for me personally I guess of this whole exercise was to (i guess) make the roll of film appear like a factory rolled roll of film. I originally started with a half label, cut in half and the film type/iso written onto it but I didnt like that - looked stupid so I went to the return labels printed - this was looking a little more neat/professional but then decided to go full out and make a complete label.</p>

<p>Not sure if a label on the can would keep them from x-raying the film or not?</p>

[larrydressler]

LOL I like masking tape and a sharpie...

[bobmichaels]

<p>Derek: thanks. Mine for Cuban customs / x-ray inspection would not have to look like a production label. I just could use some label that I could explain was experimental film that I was testing for Kodak labs. I am not dealing with people who know anything about film other than iso 400 or below should be x-rayed. <br>

Larry, you "sigh...." But would you trust 2 weeks worth of film to an old x-ray machine knowing the guy who maintains it drives a '52 Oldsmobile with a Russian diesel engine, a transmission from France, and a Ford rear axle?</p>

[derek_kennedy]

<p>aw Come on Bob! You KNOW you would take a dozen photos of that '52 Olds! lol!</p>

[bobmichaels]

<p>Derek: I leave the photos of the old cars to the tourists. My photo series is about normal Cuban people in their natural environment.</p><div></div>

[dennis_oconnor6]

<p>Bob: I bet those youngsters can dance better than I could!<br>

Dennis</p>

[derek_kennedy]

<p>I know I probably never get to Cuba, but I would love to go there specifically to photograph (Im not into sitting all day on a beach!). The cars, the people, the architecture - I think that no matter how long I was there, it wouldnt be enough time.</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>No you misunderstood my "Sigh" It was because I always wanted to go to Cuba but the higher powers have never allowed it for me.</p>

[bobmichaels]

<p>Larry: if the "higher powers" are spouse, I am sorry. If they are the US Government, you need to be more imaginative as there are 150,000 Americans going to Cuba legally this year and approximately the same amount going illegally with no problems.</p>

[joshroot]

<p>Cuba was an enjoyable adventure. And really, it is not that hard to go.</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>Security clearance.. and private life....</p>