Shoot 126 using Fakmatic 35mm Film to 126 Adapter

[@michaelanthony7112]

It would be sensational if 126 film were to be manufactured again. There are so many instamatics in camera collections that would readily support bringing back the format.

[@Federico84]

In theory it shouldn’t be incredibly difficult. Lomography already makes 110 film

[@AJones-mb7zg]

I contacted Ilford film company in England, and asked them if they could put their 120 film onto 620 spools for ALL of those many, many cameras out there that use 620 film. They said they "...can't at this time..." BUT if they get enough people asking for it they might. This was for 620 film. I don't imagine they would do it for 127 film - although, you never know if enough people ask for it they might. This would go for Kodak also possibly.

[@roytofilovski9530]

​@@AJones-mb7zg You can convert a 120 film spool into a 620 spool quite easily. Just clip each end of the spool with nail clippers. I learned this ok yt and have done it many times.

[@andrewbarnum5040]

Thanks Mike, So happy film is alive and well in 2024 and look forward to all the film innovations coming out this year.

[@AJones-mb7zg]

Thanks for this video. There are so many of these little cameras out there, and people don't want them. Now they can be used once again. I like that you show that you CAN touch film with your hands. As long as they are clean and free from oil and dirt it is OK. I need to touch 120 film when putting it on a 620 spool. My hands just aren't strong enough (due to arthritis) to do it other wise.

[@artistjoh]

I hated the square Instamatic format back in the day. That is why I loved 110 format when it came along in the 1970's. Probably has a lot to do with why 110 film is still made, while 126 film is extinct, and has been for years. It can't be because of age, because 127 cameras disappeared around the same time as 126 cameras, but 127 film is still sold. Even though I no longer have any 126 cameras left, I still have my early 1960's 127 Brownie, and I have several working 110 cameras. I am glad, however, that someone is making a way to put film into 126 cameras. Old cameras of all types need a little love and attention. They were faithful servants for years and deserve to be used again.

[@Exxcalibur186]

No kidding, when i was shooting 126 a few years back (thanks to the FPP), I devised a homemade film stopper for the exact same function of knowing when the film was done. It's cool Camerhack has a special piece now that links into the sprocket holes.

[@TheKodakCollector]

Way cool. I just added an X-15 to my collection recently. Now I'll have to try this.

[@funkyuk1]

if anyone is based in the uk and would like a kodak instamatic 126 camera, hit me up and i’ll send you one for the cost of post and packaging. (about £4)

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Also in UK / EU - the adapter is available direct from Italy - www.camerhack.it

[@TheKodakCollector]

@@funkyuk1 I'm in the US but would otherwise take you up on that.

[@everyonexist]

very excited for this

[@mrchairman08]

Bought my Fakmatic 35mm to 126 adapter back in 2017 so the film stop had not been devised yet which I really could use now.

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Shoot me an email. I will see if I can get an extra to send. [e-mail]

[@everythingphotographyandar9970]

WOW! This was my 1st film camera in late 70's, I upgraded later on to a SLR film camera. Now, watching this video, I feel like I should kept my Kodak X-15F instead of giving to my niece as a toy. I was wondering how to you deal with flash? They were disposable flash after you used the 8 bulbs in the flash cartridge. I don't think they make them anymore.

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

I buy "old, new stock" of Flip Flashes from eBay. I also own a K-Mart FOCAL Electronic flash (another eBay find). - Mike

[@cabbelos]

You should use less robust tape like scotch magic tape when combining the film back to the 135 cartridge. The cutting system on a minilab that separates the film from the cartridge will get stuck on such a thick tape. Your lab will hate you if you use thick stuff like that, and you will lose your photos when they have to open the minilab in order to unjam it.

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Great tip. (I home process - did not know) - Mike

[@cabbelos]

I would have not otherwise known myself either, but I heard that there was an issue with the first batch of Santacolor 100, where they used some very sticky painter's tape sort of material when rolling the cartridges. Labs were refusing to develop the film left and right after getting their cutters jammed. I think they corrected it very quickly, but at least it served as a warning to others like myself who bulk roll.

[@victoriamadeline4098]

Where could I mail this to get it developed? I can’t find any places that will do the full image

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

thedarkroom.com/product/110-126-and-advantix-aps-film-developing/

[@thecurioussquirrelreviews]

I ordered mine a couple years ago & it didn’t have that little film stopper. Any chance I could get one of those?

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Yes, please send me an email - [e-mail]

[@KnockKnock202]

Nice, if troublesome, adapter. . . it'd be a shame if someone were to start making actual 126 film again. lol

[@theweddingpirates]

Will this reusable cartridge work for any camera using 126 film?

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

As described in the video, the Fakmatic will not work with every camera. The Kodak X-15 is recommended. More details on the Fakmatic order page - filmphotographystore.com/collections/126-film/products/film-adapter-fakmatic-35mm-to-126-adapter

[@thevoiceman6192]

Interesting. Too bad these were not sold already loaded in the 126 canister to just put it in the camera.

[@vicky197805]

Film is dead considering high cost of film

[@scotthajney4127]

Couldn't disagree more. Film photography is a hobby and like EVERY hobby, there are costs involved.

[@TheStockwell]

I couldn't agree with you more. The escalating cost of film - and processing - *guarantees* people will buy a camera, shoot a roll or two, put the camera in a drawer, then go back to using their smartphones. Sure, you can invest in setting up a darkroom - but a surprising number of people would rather have things the way it was before film was replaced by digital. In those caveman days, film was affordable and you could drop it off for affordable, next-day pickup. The niche and cult revival of "real" photography is what it would be like if the automobile died out and came back as a hipster fashion statement - with all cars being Teslas. Best wishes from Vermont 🍁

[@funkyuk1]

Woo. Optimism for the win! 🤣

[@FilmPhotographyProject]

Sing along everyone - Every party has a pooper(s) and that's why we invited you - PARTY POOPER! Seriously, film isn't for everyone and we all have a choice of what to shoot. Your bummer comments certainly not appreciated on this channel. Enjoy shooting with your phone - Mike

[@NewWorldFilm]

Yeah just because YOU can’t afford something doesn’t mean thousands or more people aren’t doing it. I can think of many examples. Golf, sailing, college, air travel, off-shore fishing, safari hunting, etc… 8 billion people in the world and some can afford it and they’re doing it because they can and they like it. Film is not dead.

[@andrewbarnum5040]

Thanks Mike, So happy film is alive and well in 2024 and look forward to all the film innovations coming out this year.