Box Brownie six 20 Model D - Help

[Didgi Widgi]

Hi All,
I have a box brownie six 20 Model D that I would like to use. It takes 620 film which doesnt seem to exist anymore. I have read that 120 film can be used. Basically I dont have a clue what to do so can anyone help me find some black and white film I can use and where I could get it developed please...muchos grassias..

 

[joxby]

620 film is 120, only wound on a different spool.
You need a 620 spool, any 120 film can be re-wound on to it, sounds like a faff but :shrug:
actually, you might need 2 spools, 1 with film on and a take-up.

 

[Didgi Widgi]

thanks for that. I will see if I can find another 620 spool. Dont suppose you knwo anywhere you can get the film developed? Thanks

 

[Didgi Widgi]

I have found this place on the net where you can get the film developed if anyone is interested...http://www.spectrumphotolabs.co.uk/content/contact.htm

 

[hellogoodbye]

Here is a video on how to re-spool 120 film on to a 620 spool..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF2ODqdpgGg

You will need a dark-bag (or a very dark room) to do it in and two 620 spools (just buy a cheapo 620 camera from Ebay but make sure you ask the seller if it comes with the spools)

 

[Didgi Widgi]

wooooooooooo thanks for that....you say I will need a very dark room....someone told me today you can use a red light bulb in the very dark room when changing the film over. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks

 

[Freester]

Nope not true. Handling film must be 100% dark. No light. Therefore loading / unloading / respooling film must be done in a darkroom / loading room or can be done in a changing bag.

Only image printing can be done under a safelight.

 

[Didgi Widgi]

Oh thanks for the info. I will be having a go soon...