The BEST way to load 120 roll film (medium format) on a Patterson Development Reel

What's up guys! I found an awesome trick with loading 120 roll film onto a Patterson developing reel. Before figuring this out, no joke I hated loading medium format film onto the spool, but now... SUPER FAST AND EASY!
All you need is a wallet sized photo about 2-3/8" wide by 3-1/2" tall (60.325mm wide by 88.9mm tall). Some wallet prints are cut in different sizes, so you may need to trim them down. IMO photo paper helps the film glide on the reel and provides just the right amount of stiffness. I first tried using regular paper and cardboard, but they didn't work nearly as well. I hope this is helpful!
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Hi there. I'm Chris. Film is more fun is a place where I share about whatever busted up old camera I'm currently shooting and tinkering with, or my meanderings in film photography. It would be pretty rad if you said what's up. I'm 99% friendly. Definitely do that. Disclaimer: If you want technical proficiency go watch 'The Art of Photography' (love that show). These videos are more like an elderly person navigating a tv clicker.
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[@FourIntoOne]

Thanks for the tip. I hate getting the 120 film sweats, more times than I care to remember I have had to make a tactical withdrawal from my changing bag and have a calm down.......

[@filmismorefun]

"The 120 film sweats" 😂😂😂.

[@vleek07]

You've removed a lot of my anxiety about developing 120 here at home. I've been practicing with a sacrificial roll for a few days now and have been nervous because my practice rounds are so hit or miss. I just cut two sheets of paper to the same width as my film to create my own "cardstock" and am yielding the same results. This is a really great tip. Thank you!

[@filmismorefun]

You're very welcome! Good luck on your first go! 🙂

[@alainmijngheer]

Getting 120 on a reel can sometimes indeed be a pain. Thank you for this tip, appreciate it a lot !!!

[@Rene.Rondeau]

That is a brilliant tip! I cut a piece of index card to try it out, it was great for two test attempts with sacrificial film, but the edges of the card frayed and tiny bits got stuck in the ball bearings. I cleaned that out and cut a new piece from a coated paper stock that won't fray. It works an absolute treat. Setting it up in the light makes it a piece of cake to find the start point and get the film lined up in the dark. Thanks -- you just made my life a lot easier!

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad it worked for you! 🙂

[@spiritwalker6153]

I have been a photographer since I was nine years old and have been developing film just as long. As a matter of fact, I just developed a roll of 120 film today and had issues getting it started on my Patterson reel. I wish I had seen this video yesterday. Thanks.

[@filmismorefun]

Hopefully it will make next time easier

[@Roasty83]

Great tip! I was going insane trying to figure out how to do this in a bag. I used a piece of old negative for the leader. Easy as!

[@kazki]

Super helpful video. Considering a transition from Lab-box developing tank to Paterson since I've already ruined 3 rolls of 120 film in Lab-box. This is what I needed to learn before I get started. Thank you!

[@filmismorefun]

No prob! I'm glad it was helpful. 🙂

[@filmbyhari]

This is a great tip, I'll try this! For 35mm, I pre-load the rolls outside the bag (just get the leader out instead of crack opening the whole canister) and take them into the dark and finish spooling.

[@filmismorefun]

I do the same thing with 35mm. Way easier to start the leader with the light on haha

[@dankspangle]

@@filmismorefun I worked out the preloading 35mm all by myself ;) There's a good chunk of exposed leader so plenty to get started on the reel in the light. I've just loaded some 120 onto a reel... didn't take too long... but I wish I'd watched this first.

[@filmismorefun]

Hey, as long as it's on the reel.. that's all that matters! 🙂

[@filmbyhari]

@@TheStringFolk Sure you can do that or you can get a leader retriver tool.

[@filmismorefun]

Not rewinding'all the way is definitely the easiest, but there are a few methods to get the leader out (if you have a camera that has automatic rewind or went too far rewinding'). There is a retrieval tool, or you can use a wet negative, or even double sided tape. I made a video on how to do it a while back if you need a walk through. 🙂

[@ackamack101]

Nice video! I have never seen this card trick before. When separating the paper from the film, I leave the tape on the film and fold it over the back of the film, then I insert the tape end onto the reel. Having the tape at the end of the film gives it a more solid edge and is much easier to guide onto the reel than the front end of the film is. I will have to try your card trick though! 👍

[@filmismorefun]

I hope it works out for you!

[@basmabouresly9766]

I have lost two rolls before watching this video!! 😭😭😭 Thank you!

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@orion7741]

you lost them??? why couldnt you find them? did you turn the lights on to look?

[@pietjekarbonkel2710]

2:33 I just bend the first centimeter from the rollfilm with some strong force back over . The beginning of the rollfilm stay now stiff and does not curl or bend anymore . Loading on the Patterson reel is now very easy . I do this with no problems with the Patterson 120 reel for more than 25 years

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks for the tip !

[@stacyadiaz]

Great tip! I cut some card stock to use as a guide and it worked great. My practice roll was old and brittle and it made practicing worse but a new roll of 120 went right on in the darkroom.

[@filmismorefun]

Great! I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@PAULFROCCHI]

New to me. Newbie overall so have been searching for tips. BEST. tip. yet. Will be loading my first 120 rolls this weekend. Thankyou

[@filmismorefun]

Hi Paul. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@chatanooga8777]

Great, must give this a go. I already use Patterson reels and don't have issues except for Kodak TMAX. This film has a notably aggressive curl, making it super difficult to get the 'start'. I also recently tried one of the AP reels with wide flanges - this has it's own issues (one is that the leading edge tends to get impeded by the return side of the flange after a 'loop' ), so I am definitely sticking with the Patterson.

[@filmismorefun]

I hope it works for you 🙂

[@TheChironium]

I use Samigon Multi-Format Autofeed Reel for all of my 120 film. So easy and basically has your trick built into the reel. Great video by the way!

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks for the info on the Samigon autofeed reel. I'll have to look that up! 🙂

[@dangerpowers123]

This is a great tip. Thank you. I find some 120 it goes on fine and others it just refuses to go on ...so I'll try this mate

[@filmismorefun]

I've totally noticed that, too. Some go on easier then others. Then after an easy time I wonder, hmm maybe I was just lucky with that particular roll haha 🤔

[@AriesSupertramp]

my man! The first time I was so in dispair. It took me at least 5 to 10 minutes to load the film on the reel and even after I succeeded I wasn't sure if it was loaded correctly! I was so closed to throw it away. But what you gonna do? Turn on the lights and have a look? Gladly I found your video and it was so much easier. Excellent tip!

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad it was helpful. Yeah man, you hit it on the head with "what are you gonna do, turn on the lights and check?" Haha. Been there too many times.

[@CrusaderRabbit59]

“no more sleepless nights” ... made me really lol ... thanks for the video, ive never loaded 120 film before! =:3

[@filmismorefun]

Hopefully it loaded easy for you! 🙂

[@CrusaderRabbit59]

@@filmismorefun hey thanks for your reply! yes loaded much easier ... i didnt use a wallet photo, i used a couple of frames of a developed 120 roll of film, but yeah same idea and works awesome! thanks for the awesome tip. =:3

[@filmismorefun]

@@CrusaderRabbit59 Awesome!

[@SergejKarssen]

Today I did my first 120 roll, took me about 10 minutes. I am a patient person so I was OK with that. Second roll I did an hour later only took me 2 minutes of trying. This little tip will definitely help cut that down to < 1 minute :) Thanks!

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@steveb7477]

OMG...I'm an alumnus of that frustration group, LOL. I loaded a roll of 120 today and tried a different suggested method to alleviate this frustration and it just didn't work. I WILL try this next time. I have another roll of 120 to develop soon. Thank you.

[@filmismorefun]

You're welcome! I hope this works for you 🙂

[@abelsilvan]

This is an awesome tip! There's nothing more frustrating than those rolls of 120 that refuse to be developed.

[@filmismorefun]

Hahaha what a great way to put it- "Rolls that refuse to be developed". That's right on the money. Defiant, these 120 rolls! 😂

[@millicenthollins9104]

Double thanks, so many problems because the 120 film is so stiff. Your method makes loading a lot less stressful.

[@filmismorefun]

Double you're welcome! 🙂

[@GirdHerd]

An excellent tip. Thanks for sharing it. I'm going to try it right now.

[@filmismorefun]

I hope it works out for you 🤞

[@rogervaught3985]

THANKS!!! Frustration loading 120 onto spiral reels drove me to a ratchet reel, but the curl still drove me mental!

[@filmismorefun]

Same

[@michaelanthony6762]

Thank you for this tip! It literally took me 5 secs to get it on the reel!

[@filmismorefun]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it was helpful.

[@Dikaiosune02]

Thia changes my apprehension towards shooting medium format. Wish I figured this out a decade ago when I started. I would have not lost so many frames due to crimps in the film that caused uneven development. Thanks

[@filmismorefun]

No prob! Yeah, the crimps and crinkles are a pain. Especially if it happens on a roll of killer shots.

[@Wasamatau]

I just had my 1st experience trying to get a roll of 220 on a reel in a bag. 1st time ever using a bag! What a pain in the ---! How frustrating! Been a while before I uttered so many expletives! I'd take a break and try a test roll on another reel in the light. Piece of cake! WTF? Never did get it on. I don't know if I ruined the film with fingerprints and sweat or not. It's still waiting in the bag for me. I can hear it laughing. Sure wish I had seen this before. Thanks for posting!

[@filmismorefun]

I totally get the swearing part- I did the same thing! If it's not spooled yet, maybe you can pull the reel out to use the card insert to guide it on? Either way, I hope it turns out okay for you. 🙂

[@cowboyyoga]

Great idea! I will try it! Thank you )))

[@filmismorefun]

I hope it's helpful!

[@BrianBeker]

The guide part is a good old trick, but to make it easier yet, unfurl the entire film from the backing paper then peel - don’t tear - the backing paper off. Fold the tape back on to the film so it sticks there and now you have a more solid and less curled end to put into the reel.

[@filmismorefun]

@@BrianBeker thanks for sharing your method 🙂

[@paulhyde1834]

Thank you!

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad to hear the vid was helpful 🙂

[@hlron]

In general, I remove the piece of tape and I put the film in a spool, starting at the end. I just have to be careful not to roll up the paper and leave the loose film next to it. 😁 Nice video, I'll try tomorrow. ✌ Thank you 🙏

[@filmismorefun]

Cool! Good luck, I hope it goes well tomorrow.

[@PhilTaylorPhotog]

Absolutely Genius!

[@filmismorefun]

Haha thanks

[@michelblanchet142]

Reversing the roll (emulsion toward the exterior) can also help with the curled start, but you need to unroll all the film first (what you did) but this increases the risk of a parasitic light exposure if your darkroom is not perfect. Personally I am using a home made big wood box with sleeves, inside there are infrared lights and a cheap B&W camera sensitive to IR a tiny car screen outside allows me to see the loading reel as if I were in full light. Of course the reel must be bone dry if you don't want to be stuck in the middle

[@filmismorefun]

I've experienced this as well, any moisture creates a big problem when loading the reels. Reversing the roll is a good idea, I will give that a try next time. Thanks.

[@LM-ku9ex]

i want to do this, you have any information about?

[@sewing1243]

Michel Blanchet, If you're still monitoring this thread...have you ever thought of doing a video on your custom film loading box? I'd like to see what it looks like.

[@Joe.484]

goddamn.. i just bought all the stuff to develop my own 120mm films.. Thank you so much for this video... i nearly punched a hole in the wall.. Worked on the first try...

[@filmismorefun]

Hey no prob! I'm glad to hear it was helpful. Good to know I'm saving walls hahaha. 😂

[@Uwe_Ludolf]

120mm? Where do you get that film

[@Joe.484]

@@Uwe_Ludolf 120 of course ;)

[@filmismorefun]

It can be purchased online from Amazon, Bh Photo, Freestyle Photo and other photography retail stores.

[@Uwe_Ludolf]

@@filmismorefun 120mm, really? :O

[@JimSollows]

Great idea but remember that if you start with the uncurled end of the film it will make loading so much easier. The reel doesnt care which end you load first!

[@filmismorefun]

Good tip! The way I usually load though, I step on the end of the paper backing on the floor to keep the unrolled film a little tight and outstretched, otherwise I'm chasing the twisted film all over the place! 😁

[@bthemedia]

@2:20 I was surprised to see you unroll the entire spool of film before loading on reel... I just load directly to the spool and take off the paper at the same time. Minimizes touching the film / fingerprints / dust so much.

[@filmismorefun]

I've tried doing that, but have had a harder time, so I've resorted to pinning the paper end down with a foot after unrolled (when I'm loading for real) to keep the film straight to stop it from doing the spinny dance as it loads into the reel. 🙂

[@sonygoup]

I remember almost crying because I know I damaged the film while loading it. Some rolls are a pain

[@filmismorefun]

Ain't that the truth! I've had occasions where after about 5 minutes of unsuccessfully trying to start the end of the film onto the roll, I get less compassionate about the pictures and just start shoving it on violently haha 😂

[@kendesantis7319]

Cool tip. I had issues with 120 film binding and I found loading onto a wet reel fixes that issue. I think wetting the reel “lubricates” the bearings.

[@filmismorefun]

Interesting. I've never tried wet loading with 120, but I've always had a really hard time wet loading 35mm. Maybe the size makes a difference. 🤷‍♂️

[@tinpl8r]

Nice tip. My biggest problem with 120 is about a third of the way on the reel it binds up. I’ve switched to stainless reels for 120 and I have no problem.

[@filmismorefun]

I haven't used stainless reels, but I have had my film bind up, too! I found making sure to rinse off any photo flo or stabilizer after your done, so it doesn't dry on the reel seems to help my plastic set anyways. 🙂

[@rjcardoso]

same here but with 135, so frustrating. now using stainless steel reels and is just like heaven on Earth 😋 never had issues with 120 though plastic or steel

[@stephendeakin2714]

I've had the same trouble, man it's frustrating, will try this method using a length of old backing paper.

[@filmismorefun]

It is frustrating for sure. Many times in the dark I've had to keep calm and not go ape on the roll hahaha. I hope it works out for you. 🙂

[@photomaster1]

Thank you for this...

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@eric.ross.art1]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to use this!

[@vdubs17]

Keep the little tab of tape on the film and just fold it over the film and load it from that end. The curl is less aggressive and the tape is more rigid.

[@filmismorefun]

👍

[@tylerhuttosmith]

Woah this is a game changer! Thanks a lot

[@Godeepgts11]

I've also found a 3x5 index card with the top major border (use the red line as a guide) cut off, works as well!

[@filmismorefun]

Great minds think alike! 🙂

[@SinaFarhat]

That was smart! Thanks for the info!

[@filmismorefun]

No problem! I'm glad it was helpful. 🙂

[@rickrowell8465]

Also, that is a great tip!

[@filmismorefun]

👍

[@diegocarsalade6653]

Fokin brilliant ❤️🙏!

[@filmismorefun]

Cheers 👌

[@diegocarsalade6653]

Thx a lot - it's really helping me

[@vincentgraffeo4182]

Excellent tip!

[@filmismorefun]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dalehammond1704]

Your method works well with long rolls of fresher film. Try a 20 year old roll of 127 that has terrible memory (curl). It will drive you to happy land. The roll bunches up against the Patterson reel while you're attempting to thread the film on. Fresh 35mm is a breeze. Fresh 127 to 120 is a nightmare. Vintage 120 is impossible. I've tried all the tricks and the film just buckles under and goes out of track. I just ordered the AP Patterson reel and I'll see if that helps but I doubt it. Maybe the steel reel? We'll see.

[@filmismorefun]

Ahh the frustration of 120 haha. I hope the steel rolls work out better for you

[@petervanorsouw2858]

Thank you, and as you said that is why I gave away using 120 roll film. I will try your method as soon as I can👍also I believe that 120 Film is just right for 30x40cm prints.

[@filmismorefun]

I agree, prints from 120 negatives look great!

[@pr3759-t1n]

Awesome tip Thank you

[@davidcolephoto]

Thanks for this tip!

[@filmismorefun]

No problem!

[@sarahcassin-scott2081]

Thank you, that was really helpful!

[@filmismorefun]

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that 🙂

[@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts]

Great idea!

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks!

[@eminusipi]

Great tip! Imagine how hard this is using SS reels and tanks!

[@filmismorefun]

I bet! That's why I stick to the Patterson reels 🙂 Although I have some friends who swear the stainless reels are easier to load. 🤷‍♂️

[@eminusipi]

@@filmismorefun I'm out of practice since I haven't done this in a while, but after you get used to it and it's not so bad. The SS tanks are much smaller and easier to fit in a changing bag if you use one.

[@TomPlets]

That helped a lot thank you! Good editing btw 👌

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear the vid was helpful. 🙂

[@janinehudson]

Thank You! News to me, aussi. And you sacrificed a roll of your film to share with us! (How sad... all the images that never were!)

[@filmismorefun]

I'm glad that you found the video helpful! 🙂

[@jaidamann8365]

Good stuff.

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks 🙂

[@zouteharing007]

Awesome trick, thank you

[@filmismorefun]

No prob!

[@cditfurth]

This works great! Thank you!

[@filmismorefun]

No prob! I'm glad it was helpful. 🙂

[@shawnhollbach395]

OMG that is brilliant! Many thanks

[@filmismorefun]

You're welcome!

[@mattumont201]

Man, this is and Holy tutorial!

[@filmismorefun]

Haha thanks glad it was helpful 🙂

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Great!

[@pushingfilm]

Nice little tip!

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks! 🙂

[@agostinocolla205]

Great 🎉

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

Do you have a video on loading 2 rolls of 120 on one reel? I have so much trouble getting one roll on I hate to even attempt 2 rolls.

[@filmismorefun]

No I don't, sorry. That does sound difficult haha. I'm with you, one roll is enough of a pain.

[@imjusttoodissgusted5620]

👏👌

[@jkanclark]

I’m going to try this with 35mm. I’m new at developing and it’s just a nightmare for me to get it started with that damned curl.

[@filmismorefun]

I always start my film leaders onto the reel in the light, it's sooooo much easier!

[@marksummers5504]

You missed one of the most important issues. How far do you roll the film onto your reels? I see so many people leaving the rolls to where they just have the tail edge onto the reel and it drags when developing.

[@filmismorefun]

Good point.

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Thanks for sharing this mate but how do you set the spool for 120 when its by default for 35mm?? I tried ever, it just won't come out of the that 35 position?? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@filmismorefun]

Hi there. You need to twist the reel apart. Hold the reel out in front of you with both of your hands. (One hand on each side of it). Twist it apart by turning your right hand away from your body and your left hand towards your body. It should split into two pieces and then you can adjust it to the different size with notches that are on the center spindle. Then reassemble it by twisting it back in the opposite directions. Let me know if you still have trouble and I can make a video on it. I hope that helps! 🙂

[@evtimstefanov8377]

@@filmismorefun Thank you very much, it was obviously the opposite direction from the common way of unscrewing apart from the fact that these spools were extremely tightened. I managed finally to do it. Thanks a lot again! :)

[@filmismorefun]

@@evtimstefanov8377 No prob! Glad you got it. They can be a pain sometimes.

[@drn27]

Great hack, im going to try it tomorrow, I have a question maybe you can help, I have been using the cinestill c41 kit with no problem and great results, but when I develop 120 film not one image comes out and its bugging me cause I dont want to waste another one of those roles whish had great memories, do I need to change maybe the fixing time with 120? thank you!

[@filmismorefun]

Hi there! I also use the Cinestill C41 kit, and there should be no time difference when developing 35mm or 120 (during the first batch). Cinestill do suggest slightly extending the times after the first use to compensate for the chemicals exhausting, but even then there should be no variance between the time for 35mm and 120. I hope that helps! 🙂

[@sunnysideofthecar]

that ektar sacrifice hurts in 2022.

[@filmismorefun]

You're not kidding! 😆

[@sunnysideofthecar]

@@filmismorefun I am here searching for how to load two 120 rolls on a single reel to save developer cost and time. And you from 2020 sacrificing fresh ektar. Ouch...

[@filmismorefun]

@@sunnysideofthecar It was for the greater good!

[@fatimacoromoto4158]

If it works for you thats great. Now lets talk about the cons on this method of yours. By passing the roll through the card (even if it is just the tip) you are risking sctratches. The other thing is, why are you unrolling your entire film and using the end tip to start with? Once again by doing that you are risking surface scratches by exposing the entire surface before it goes in the reel. Now i´m gonna share what some of us do and it works a treat. But before that, i´m just trying to help to improve your technique by pointing some advantages of the following method. So, i do start by unfolding the paper back until i feel the tip of the film. When i feel it, i cut the paperback with my fingers, and by doing that i have the paperback aligned with the film´s tip. Now that i ve access to the film´s tip i grab it and start to roll it into the reel. If you start this way you are saving the more curled tip to the end of the spiral and at that point there´s no problem because it´s already started and it goes along without any trouble. Hope it helps. Great content btw.

[@filmismorefun]

Hey thanks for the suggestion, I'll try that next roll of 120. 🙂

[@filmismorefun]

Hi again! So, I tried your suggestion when loading my last roll of 120, and it was still a bit of a pain to load the film onto the reel. Just in case, I kept the card in my pocket, and with using the card in two seconds I had the film loaded. I appreciate the suggestion, but I'm thinking the card is the way to go (at least for me) and how I'm used to doing it. 🤷‍♂️

[@MrNamaikisaru]

Why not just buy the LPL reels that have a larger surface area at the start of the spiral?

[@filmismorefun]

That's an option if you don't already have a set of the Patterson reels, sure. 🙂

[@DavidGriffin]

Aye bro... With current film prices I bet you regret sacraficing that kodak ektar

[@filmismorefun]

Yeah, at today's prices that could have made a nice dent towards my kids college fund lol

[@DavidGriffin]

@@filmismorefun yeah... I'm sitting on two rolls of Fuji 400h in 120mm... I think I can buy all of Ukraine with it.

[@filmismorefun]

@@DavidGriffin keep holding it will only go up in value. 🚀🚀🚀

[@Uwe_Ludolf]

Why don't you dust start on the other side, cut the corners of the film so it has a chamfer and then roll it in. Still it depends from film to film, I find Tri-X terrible to get on a reel. HP5+ is usually on the reel in 15 seconds

[@filmismorefun]

Actually, someone else suggested flipping it around, so I tried that, and it's still a pain to fumble in the dark imo. I've never noticed any differences from film to film, but I bet you're right. 🙂

[@Arturo.H.M]

Very good tip. It’s similar to the reels that AP already have and are very easy to use with 35 an 120. www.foto-r3.com/es/espiral-tanque-ap-compact.html Sorry, link to Spanish shop. But you can find it in many other shops.

[@filmismorefun]

Thanks for the link!

[@randallstewart175]

Most of the problem seen here seems to be the sloppy, adjustable film size design of the Patterson reel, as well as the material from which it is made. Seems to attract whatever than makes it sticky to loading. Solution: buy other brands or type of reel. Since Patterson tanks are hugely design flawed anyway, binning the whole rig or passing it along on ebay isn't that unreasonable. What options? Pick any: AP (similar style, but much better design), steel tanks, particularly Hewes (expensive) or old Nikor (cheap but buying used), Unicolor (old, mostly used, but flawless design and build). Skip the no-name Japanese steel tanks and reels, unless you want the Patterson experience in steel.

[@michaelprzewrocki4195]

always waving hands. we are not in theatre,

[@filmismorefun]

Always criticizing others. We are not in elementary school.

[@jimkamradt8387]

Cut the curl off, it won't cause a problem.

[@filmismorefun]

Hmm. Makes sense. I'll try that next time.

[@SilntObsvr]

Seriously?! You sacrificed *eight bucks* worth of Ektar, instead of a four dollar roll of Fomapan or, better yet, an already exposed practice roll?

[@filmismorefun]

Well, technically, it was $5. That was part of a 5 pack bought a few years ago. 🤷‍♂️

[@silvestersze9968]

What’s pain in the butt?

[@filmismorefun]

Loading 120 onto the reel can be difficult.

[@dadautube]

good educationial video ... but you have the print on your hand in a studio workshop with all the fancy gear and you don't have a plain elementary school ruler to measure the 'exact' size of the print? really? also, do you always touch the exposed film like that in the darkroom? really? NOOOOOoooo! :D

[@filmismorefun]

Yes, really, and really. YeEEeSsss! 🙂

[@flannelcommander]

Just buy a stainless steel reel. I will never go back to plastic

[@michaelprzewrocki4195]

very strange beard

[@filmismorefun]

Very strange comment