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I use both. I haven't noticed differences in scratching or light leaking.
The plastic ones seem more unsafe if dropped I guess.
I guess the main point is not reusing them much. I guess after a few uses they become very scratchy, I've heard.
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Haven't done it in decades, but the ease of using the plastic turn-off tops far outweighed any advantage that the metal kind might offer. I used to use mine many many many times and never a problem. Everything wears out, even the metal ones. In the end, it's whatever you like best.
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i prefer to get the empty canisters from my local minilab (they have a bit of film still sticking out, so you can tape the film from the bulkloader to this) i use them once, then discard.
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I have a related question. Just got back into shooting film and was wondering if bulk loading was really worth it? How many 36 exposure rolls do you get out of a 100' roll of film? Add in loader cost, cartridge cost, and time, does it all still work out to a savings? Are there any other advantages?
Thanks,
Tim
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18 films (36 exposures) from 30,5m/100ft. The savings depends on the (type) film. But you are able to load any amount of exposures till about 40 in a 35mm cartridge which is the biggest advantage. Further your whole batch of the roll has the exact same parameters.
I am using the Fomapan films (DX coded 100 - 200 - 400) as reloadable cartriges. You can easily open them and close them and use it for a few times.
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I've been doing the same as moonwire as well as using the plastic cartridges.
I love bulk loading because I only load 12 ish exposure films. Means I finish them nice and quick and can get the shots rather than it sitting in my camera for a few weeks.
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You get about 18-20 rolls of 36 frames from a 100' roll (fewer with the Watson style loader, more with the AP style loader). The loader cost is one time and the cartridges are free (if you do like moonwire and I do and reuse ones from the minilab). Timewise it's not really significant -- once you've got the film in the loader, loading up a cassette of 36 takes no time at all. It's definitely a savings from buying preloaded cassettes as the cost of the film is about half.
If you're an occasional shooter, it might not make sense. But if you like to shoot a particular film and you shoot often enough, it's definitely the way to go. Another advantage is that you can load a cassette with however many shots you want (you're not stuck with 24 or 36).
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I've used both and had no problem with either--it just depended on what was available.
There is one thing that can be an issue: Don't try to squeeze in a handful of frames past 36. You risk compacting the film too tightly. There's also the danger of building up too much static electricity, which can actually spark and leave funky little exposed areas on your film.
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Is there anywhere where I can get bulk film?
Is it cheaper?
Sorry for the n00b questions :)
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Freestyle.biz has a good selection and they are a good company.
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Anyone in Europe tried buying from Freestyle? Any issues with import duty?
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I use the metal ones, so far so good.
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