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Is a Kodak Medalist or Medalist II worth having?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Really, if dust is a concern you can wrap a strip of masking tape (like
painters use) along each edge of the film plus stuff a bit of tissue (or similar)
into each spool end slot before sanding.

Then, after sanding, remove and brush off. It's not a big deal.


PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dof wrote:
It's not a big deal.


I agree. I'll have to do some trial and error testing but not a big deal.

I ordered 3 metal spools as this camera had none at all. I also cleared it with http://www.120processing.com/ . They will return the spools. Patience...Patience...I will shoot with it soon. Patience I keep saying!!


PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
^ That's good that they return the spools. They're selling for ... what? Five
bucks apiece or something like that?

Reusing an altered roll for take-up probably wouldn't work because of the
different shape of the end slots. That's why I use a real 620 spool for that.
But, I'm sure you know that.

I usually shoot B&W and process myself so no problem there. The roll in
my photos was done for a friend who wanted color.

Kodak made an adapter for the Medalist allowing the use of 828 film in it but
that's an almost comical waste of the cameras capability.

Now, a 127 film adapter might be something to consider ...


PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dof wrote:
^ That's good that they return the spools. They're selling for ... what? Five
bucks apiece or something like that?

Reusing an altered roll for take-up probably wouldn't work because of the
different shape of the end slots. That's why I use a real 620 spool for that.
But, I'm sure you know that.

I usually shoot B&W and process myself so no problem there. The roll in
my photos was done for a friend who wanted color.

Kodak made an adapter for the Medalist allowing the use of 828 film in it but
that's an almost comical waste of the cameras capability.

Now, a 127 film adapter might be something to consider ...


That's all for the future. Right now I just need a spool (three on the way) and some film to shoot. May try some Portra or Fuji Color Reala and see what comes about. Will buy some Fomo later but right now I have Tri-x to shoot so that will be the trial load to see if everything functions or if I need to send it for CLA'ing.


PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Re getting 620 spools - finding old Kodak box/folder point and shoots sometimes gets you the spool cheaper than buying one outright. And now that I'm looking at it, the pre-spooled film B&H etc sell may not be a totally bad deal, for the reusable spool. Although, I've read that some of the respooled film is using some modern version of the 620 spool...

I plan to do respooling tonight, myself, provided I can still find my stash of spools Rolling Eyes


PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nesster wrote:
Re getting 620 spools - finding old Kodak box/folder point and shoots sometimes gets you the spool cheaper than buying one outright. And now that I'm looking at it, the pre-spooled film B&H etc sell may not be a totally bad deal, for the reusable spool. Although, I've read that some of the respooled film is using some modern version of the 620 spool...

I plan to do respooling tonight, myself, provided I can still find my stash of spools Rolling Eyes


If you can't find them let me know. I'll send you one of mine when I get them!!! LOL


PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I'm just surprised someone hasn't made a re-spooler.


Can you find a camera that can use both 620 and 120 spools? Just put the 620 size in the take-up side? I remember reading the "Foldex" can do this. I don't know that much about it. Sorry if someone mentioned it already too. Just thought I would pass on. Maybe it won't work...

Edit: I guess people have a lot of problems with this method. But it works for some.


PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
^ There are a few cameras that can handle both types. I've never tried
this. I am skeptical that it would work very well. It sounds reasonable but
first of all you'd have to run the film one way and then switch the rolls and
run it back again. The problem is the film is only taped to the backing paper
at one end and not the other. When you try to run the film back on the
return trip you can only attach the backing paper to the take-up spool so
when you wind it back and the film arrives at the take-up spool it's not
attached to the backing paper at that end and will likely separate from the
paper rather than go onto the spool.

But, again, I've never tried it.


PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
themoleman342 wrote:
Quote:
I'm just surprised someone hasn't made a re-spooler.


Can you find a camera that can use both 620 and 120 spools? Just put the 620 size in the take-up side? I remember reading the "Foldex" can do this. I don't know that much about it. Sorry if someone mentioned it already too. Just thought I would pass on. Maybe it won't work...

Edit: I guess people have a lot of problems with this method. But it works for some.


I've seen a 120 roll being used on a plastic Brownie Hawkeye. I think I'll just do the clipping and sanding.


PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dof wrote:
^ There are a few cameras that can handle both types. I've never tried
this. I am skeptical that it would work very well. It sounds reasonable but
first of all you'd have to run the film one way and then switch the rolls and
run it back again. The problem is the film is only taped to the backing paper
at one end and not the other. When you try to run the film back on the
return trip you can only attach the backing paper to the take-up spool so
when you wind it back and the film arrives at the take-up spool it's not
attached to the backing paper at that end and will likely separate from the
paper rather than go onto the spool.

But, again, I've never tried it.


I've noticed several remove and re-attach the tape to avoid getting a bump in the spooled film. Not possible when in another camera for re-spooling.


PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
has anyone seen the attachment backs that go on the Medalist II? Here is a link, and towards the bottom of the page is an advertisement. It mentions that "different film negatives" can be used, etc. I am wondering if there is a 120 film back....?

http://blog.baquephoto.com/?p=92


PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry, unfortunately there is no 120 film back...


PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are these guys still around?

http://www.baldmtn.com/Convert.htm Very Happy


PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nesster wrote:
Sorry, unfortunately there is no 120 film back...

The *note* says there are film holders available, though it doesn't specify. But I wonder, if not 120, what other roll film holder would it be? *edit* I see that it says "plates, sheet film, etc".

Last edited by aspen on Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:01 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
also, with the accessory back, I wonder if something can be fashioned from a Graflok back, or even a Polaroid roll film camera?


PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
aspen wrote:
also, with the accessory back, I wonder if something can be fashioned from a Graflok back, or even a Polaroid roll film camera?


Possibly but I plan on sending mine to Bald Mountain for the retro fit to 120. I have a Bush Pressman for sheet film.
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