Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Roll you own?
From: Tina Manley <images@InfoAve.Net>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 14:09:17 -0500
References: <B683228F.CEC3%jbcollier@home.com> <3A5DC5FF.A5FF01BB@earthlink.net>
 
At 11:08 AM 1/11/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Does anyone here primarily roll their own film? I used to have a Watson 
>loader for Tri-X in the Army and loved it, but am curious if it anyone 
>finds it economical or more convenient for other films.
>
>Is bulk Portra 800 available yet?
>
>Carpe Luminem,
>Michael E. Berube


I used to roll all of my own film but haven't had time lately.  It is a 
great money-saver.  The bulk film is much cheaper.   I have three Watson's 
still loaded with different films, in plastic bags in the 
refrigerator.  Never had a problem with scratches but I kept everything 
vacuumed.

Tina


Tina Manley, ASMP
http://www.tinamanley.com
In reply to: Message from John Collier <jbcollier@home.com> (Re: [Leica] Stupid newbie question from someone who should know better ;))
Message from S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Stupid newbie question from someone who should know better ;))