Reloadable single 8

[CineGuerrilha]

Hi All,

has anyone know if there are reloadable single8 cartridges anywhere? Cheers

[jaxshooter]

In theory, all single 8 carts are reloadable. Never messed much with the format myself, but according to the old Super 8 Filmaker magazine, it CAN be done, but it's a fiddly and agravating process,especially if you're attempting to load super 8 (acetate) film into a single 8 cart( single 8 is polyestar based so it's thinner), so expect to get, at best 35 feet into a 50 foot cart.

The writer of that particular article seemed to feel that it simply wasn't worth it.

[jpolzfuss]

In theory, all single 8 carts are reloadable.

That's correct - especially the carts used in the 60s/early 70s are reported to be easily refilled as you'll only have to remove some tape to open them. However you'll have to keep in mind that cart also holds the info about the film's speed. So e.g. putting a 100ASA-film into a 50ASA-cart will make the camera's autoexposure overexpose the film.

Jörg

[jaxshooter]

In theory, all single 8 carts are reloadable.

However you'll have to keep in mind that cart also holds the info about the film's speed. So e.g. putting a 100ASA-film into a 50ASA-cart will make the camera's autoexposure overexpose the film.

Jörg

Just go manual exposure with a separate meter.

[walter]

Well every Single-8 cartridge is reloadable. There is no need to open the cartridge for reloading! As there is no locking mechanism in the cart you can simply pull out the exposed film without any damage of film and cart. When you cut off the exposed film, about 5 - 10cm from the original film (both ends!!)should remain. You now simply splice your unexposed film to the original film with a tape (the upper reel first), then wind the new film with a perfectly matching screwdriver into the cartridge. Beware of the direction this ist done counterclockwise. When all your film but about 10cm is in the cartridge you can turn on lights and then you do the second splicing. The next time you reload your cartridge, take care to seperate the exposed film at your splicings. As long as the new film is not in the cartridge, you have to work in total darkness. I made a slot in a round film box (Standard-8 or DS8 10m daylight spool) which I use to keep the fresh Single-8 film, and so I managed to do even the first splicing when lights on. This way is realy simple and cartridges can be used several times.
Concerning the length of the reloaded film, I never had problems with Fomapan-R loading only 10m. Depending on the type (ASA coding) of cartridge you will reload, you can use exposure compensation (+/- 1,2) to match the reloaded films speed.

Good luck for your project and good luck for the New Year!

Walter

[CineGuerrilha]

Many thanks for all the info! And happy new year to you all!