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Different types of film? I bought a lot of film online thinking it was the correct kind for my camera but it isnt. I have a regular nikon slr camera and it takes 24x36 film but this stuff is called 120. Furthermore instead of saying that it is for black and white prints it says it is black and white negative film? What is the difference, can I use it, and what is it used for?
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John A. Lind |
David, "Black and white negative" is the film used for making black and white prints. The print paper is also "negative." A print is made by printing from a negative onto "negative" paper, which creates a positive image. "120" is the wrong size for you Nikon SLR. You need 35mm film, the size number for which is "135." Undoubtedly this film is either in boxes and/or foil wrapping much longer and narrower than you are accustomed to seeing for 35mm film! See if you can send it back for exchange or refund. "120" (and 220 also) is the size number for "medium format" film used in significantly larger 645, 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9 cameras. This 6cm wide film is rolled on flanged spools and has a backing paper along the entire length of film. The film size numbering scheme dates back almost 100 years. The system was developed by Kodak for identifying film sizes shortly after Kodak started making roll film to replace glass plates. -- John
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Timothy A. Oppor |
you have no choice but to buy a medium format camera. I can asure you that you will have alot of fun with it you can make very large prints and they will be crystal clear. but if you are not that enthusiastic put the film back up for sale on ebay there are plenty of medium format buffs out there.
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John A. Lind |
Hee, hee . . . Timothy is tongue-in-cheek, but there is also a good chunk of truth in what he wrote. Warning: -- John
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