35mm paper backing tool

Introduction

This tool is used to apply paper backing from a 120 format empty roll onto a 35mm roll.

The design allows you to pre-align the film in daylight and load in a darkroom/dark-bag.

Now you can use the frame counter on the paper backing rather than relying on guesswork.

How To Use:

1. Place an empty 120 roll into the unloading spool, you should see the "exposed" text.
   Do not put an exposed roll of 120 film in this machine, only 120 paper.
2. Insert the 35mm roll into 'converter A' and lock in place with ‘converter B’
3. Insert the take-up spool and extend the 120 paper to it.
4. There is a spot on the paper where the previous 120 film was attached with glue or tape, align the 35mm film and tape the leader to the spot with non-permanent scotch tape.
5. Place the tool into a dark-bag or darkroom, the environment this tool is in must be in total darkness. 
6. In the dark, spool the take-up spool until either the 35mm film or the 120 paper is exhausted, verify by touch.
7. Cut the 35mm film and tape it flush to the 120 paper
8. Finish rolling the film tightly and tape it closed with non-permanent scotch tape.
9. Remove from dark-bag or darkroom.
10. Film is ready for shooting

Tips

• Practice with dummy film. ex: expired 35mm film of no value.
• 24ex 35mm film is the right length, 36ex film may be too long.
• Communicate with your lab effectively when they process the film.