If you shoot 120 film - watch this

[@filmismorefun]

How do you guys mail or ship your 120 rolls?

[@tsbrownie]

I used to work in a photo store, like a million years ago. That's **really** good advice you gave. Another tip: We/Kodak used to recommend only handling roll film in subdued lighting conditions because the top/bottom edges will leak in bright light (especially if the roll is not tightly wound).

[@filmismorefun]

@@tsbrownie Yeah, I'm always a little sketched out about burning the edges if I'm out shooting in broad daylight and need to reload.

[@anthonys_expired_film]

Very ingenious, Chris! That’s the best way to protect the 120 roll in the mail! Thanks for this video. 🎉✌️

[@filmismorefun]

@@anthonys_expired_film Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. 👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

Looks like a solid method man

[@filmismorefun]

@@theoldcameraguy Definitely! Hasn't failed so far 🤞

[@SweetLouPhotography]

man I just raw dog mine lol

[@filmismorefun]

@@SweetLouPhotography You animal.

[@metalfingersfilm]

bahahaha, same

[@thevoiceman6192]

I take it to my local lab.

[@filmismorefun]

@@thevoiceman6192 That's a safe bet!

[@arricammarques1955]

Double wrapped zip lock bags on each film roll. With extra tape on exterior of mailer.

[@filmismorefun]

@@arricammarques1955 That sounds pretty safe!

[@matthewuchiha]

Very good idea! I recently sent my first roll of 120mm film to develop, and was worried about it not being protected from sunlight or damage !!!

[@filmismorefun]

@@matthewuchiha I hope it makes it in safe!

[@javixo1997]

It's definitely not overkill, I've had 120 rolls with some leaks because they got beaten during shipping. This is very clever!

[@filmismorefun]

@@javixo1997 Thanks! Sorry to hear about your rolls. Did the light leaks add to any of the shots? Sometimes you can at least come away with a few "happy accidents".

[@javixo1997]

@filmismorefun not really haha but they weren't too big. Some cropping made the trick. Never again shipped unprotected 120 rolls

[@Oh_snap_jane]

Nice idea!

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Good idea! I wrap mine in aluminum foil to block light (and maybe x-rays???).... Have sent a few hundred from Maryland to The Darkroom in California and have never had one get messed up....

[@filmismorefun]

@@aengusmacnaughton1375 That's an old 'tried and true'method! I might be mistaken, but I think 126 is sold wrapped in foil.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

@@filmismorefun -- Yeah -- foil 'envelopes.'

[@leeo.alexander2324]

Whatever film I use, I don't send it off. I have daylight development tanks for all formats and the processing kits. The last time I sent anything out was when I used the last roll of Kodachrome. When I was in Germany (1977-1980) the only film I sent in was C4 - I didn't trust myself to do color negative at that time. But your idea on shipping for 120 films is solid, thanks.

[@filmismorefun]

@@leeo.alexander2324 Home development is definitely the most economical option! Like you, I also develop most film at home, but if I'm in a rush and don't have any chemicals mixed up (or if I'm just too busy) I'll send them out. This shipping method has worked for me for the last few years without any problems. 🙂

[@photography_jsk]

I just put my 120 rolls in the envelope. It seems to have been ok so far. Sent them as far away as CA (to The Darkroom) and everything's arrived safely. But I'll keep your tip in mind!

[@filmismorefun]

@@photography_jsk That's where I send my rolls if I don't have any chemicals mixed up to develop at home. They're a good lab!

[@Mustikkamehu09]

I just take the film to the developer who lives only 15km away😂

[@filmismorefun]

@@Mustikkamehu09 That sounds like a pretty safe setup 😂

[@cemehome]

I’m old enough to have daily medications. I use a all pill bottle.

[@filmismorefun]

Same concept, only less work! 🙂

[@MarksPhoto]

This is why I bought a Jobo. I don't think I can trust the USPS. Some years ago I got to see the innerworkings of the USPS sorting operation in Toledo, Ohio. That has since been closed and merged into something even bigger.

[@filmismorefun]

@@MarksPhoto Yeah, I watched a documentary on the Postal Service a while back, and maybe it's improved, but they were talking about how often the machines jammed and ate the mail haha.

[@dmystify1381]

i dont send mine..i just take it to my local developer...keeps the economy in our community.Great tip tho.

[@filmismorefun]

I totally agree! Shop local when you can. I don't have any local film labs but there's a local record shop that sees quite a bit of my paycheck lol