Steven, et al.,
I went on photo.net asking if anyone had spares they could sell, and ended
up buying 20 of them for $10.00 US. I split them with Cathy, and have
separated them based on film type (E-6, D-76, C-41, paper); since I shoot
enormous amounts in the field, and of more than one type at a time, I have
engraved codes into the covers of each box so in a changing bag, I know
which is which by feel, my own personal version of Braille.
For higher capacity, I imagine you could shake down a few custom printing
labs for empty b/w paper boxes (i.e. 4x6); some of these come in pretty
large sizes, and can hold quite a bit of acetate!
I have found the plastic "paper safes" to be bulky at best, and transporting
film in the holders is kind of a waste of equipment.
As for getting film boxes from retailers, that seems like an expensive way
to go, especially when you get them free with a purchase of film (you just
get the box later)...
Yours very truly,
Darin Heinz
Melbourne, Florida USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Ylvisaker
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Sent: Sunday, 20 May, 2007 02:42
Subject: Re: Alternative to old film boxes
Actually, Herschel, the only thing wrong with old film boxes is my
forgetting to make a note to the lab to return my boxes. LOL! I could no
longer find any spare boxes at home, so when I was at the lab today buying
more 35mm film I asked if they had any empty boxes I might have. They did,
so my "crisis" is over. My curiosity was piqued about what alternatives some
"more experienced" sheet film users had come up with. Consider it more of a
survey rather than a problem needing a solution. Thank you, Herschel.
Stephen
----- Original Message -----
What's wrong with old film boxes? I used them for years.
herschel
Do any of you current and former sheet film users have any suggestions for
light safe pouches for placing exposed, unprocessed 4x5 sheet film? I am
thinking of this as an alternative to old film boxes, or handing my film
holders to my lab. I have done some scrounging on eBay and B&H for something
to meet this desire, but haven't found anything yet. Thanks!
