35mm Film

[tilley441]

i have come across 4 rolls of 35mm film and i am not sure if they have been used or not, do you know anywhere that can develop these without costing 6-7 quid per roll.

[Disastrous]

Not that I know of. You could get chemicals and a change bag, and do it yourself, but there's an initial cost which would be more than just getting them developed.

[tilley441]

though as much, don't really fancy spending £25 on getting blank film developed

[Simpo Two]

tilley441 said:

i have come across 4 rolls of 35mm film and i am not sure if they have been used or not

Generally speaking if the tail is sticking out they're unused, if the tail is wound in they're used.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Simpo Two said:

tilley441 said:

i have come across 4 rolls of 35mm film and i am not sure if they have been used or not

Generally speaking if the tail is sticking out they're unused, if the tail is wound in they're used.

Have you ever made the mistake of using a roll that's already been used (because it wasn't rolled right in) ?

[Mr Pointy]

Why don't you get one done? Whilst not foolproof if they are all of the same vintage it will give you a clue. Develop only is around £2.50 so it's hardly a big expense.

[Simpo Two]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Have you ever made the mistake of using a roll that's already been used (because it wasn't rolled right in) ?

Reminds me of how you change ISO (ASA) halfway through a film. Note the number of exposures taken, then rewind the film carefully taking care to stop the moment you feel the tail come off the sprockets. Remove the film (the tail will be showing). Write the number of exposures taken on the canister with marker pen. Load second film.

To refit the first film, reload it, then with the lens cap on take the original number of exposures, plus one more to be on the safe side.

And so you see, the fact I can now change ISO simply by turning a dial is quite enough

[GT03ROB]

Simpo Two said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Have you ever made the mistake of using a roll that's already been used (because it wasn't rolled right in) ?

Reminds me of how you change ISO (ASA) halfway through a film. Note the number of exposures taken, then rewind the film carefully taking care to stop the moment you feel the tail come off the sprockets. Remove the film (the tail will be showing). Write the number of exposures taken on the canister with marker pen. Load second film.

To refit the first film, reload it, then with the lens cap on take the original number of exposures, plus one more to be on the safe side.

And so you see, the fact I can now change ISO simply by turning a dial is quite enough

Remember doing that many times & switching from colour to B&W!

[StripeyNick]

When I used to work in Jessops we did 'develop only' which was about £3.49 if I remember rightly. That could be worth a shot.

[Simpo Two]

GT03ROB said:

Remember doing that many times & switching from colour to B&W!

Ah yes, even more valid. These days of course we have the luxury of being able to swap a half-finished colour memory card for a B/W one. So much easier!