Kodak Verichrome 118 how can I shot this in a 120 camera.

[Greg OH]

I'd probably build a pinhole camera for it.

You can just start with a cardboard box. Cannibalize one of those pinhole lens caps, so you know the effective aperture, taking into account that the longer focal length means higher f/number. Make sure it's really light-proof, with black tape inside and out.

In a darkroom, cut the film into single-shot pieces. Tape them, one at a time, to the inside of the box, making sure you get the right side up. Expose on a tripod. Process each individually, inside your 120 tank, without reel.

One advantage of this is that you can adjust exposure and processing between each shot.

I think your film is ISO 125, and can be developed in D76 or similar.

 

[Greg OH]

The best solution, though, would be to use a 4x5 camera. You'd still need to improvise a film holder. You could buy one, use it for this project, then resell it, for little or no net cost.

 

[Tomm111]

The best solution, though, would be to use a 4x5 camera. You'd still need to improvise a film holder. You could buy one, use it for this project, then resell it, for little or no net cost.

I maybe wrong but I think this is a 3 1/4x4 1/4 film size so you could tape it into a 4x5 holder with 1/2 inch masking tape using the edges of the holder as a reference in the dark. It would be thinner than 4x5 so use f16 or f22. You may lose a little width but it should work. If you use the full length of the holder you would have approximately a 3x 4 1/2 negative. You wouldn't get the full 12 exposures from the roll but may get 8-10. The other alternative is a 118 film camera, these are old and fairly funky to use, but it may work. The Kodak Autographic is fairly common, had a opening on the back for the subject to sign their autograph on the paper backing. These are 100 year old cameras, so don't expect a lot.

 

[pseudobreccia]

I was given a roll of Kodak Verichome V118 by my dad a while back it must of been my grandads as it expired in 1956. I was going to save it and maybe put it on display but that seems like a waste.

My plan was to try and shoot it but to do this I would have to cut it down and roll it onto a 120 spool. Is this even possible?

To cut it down I was going to wrap it in some masking tape then use a sharp knife to cut it down to 120 size then re roll it onto the 120 spool in my dark bag. Ridiculous idea?

Also could I use C-41 chemicals to develop it?

You would be better off trying to buy an old camera that takes that film type...go for it!

--
Steve A. Kleinheider

 

[pseudobreccia]

Using it is the waste. You're not likely to get usable images, and even if you do, they would be better if shot with fresh 120 film. It's an antique item. It has value as such. Keep it. Don't butcher it.

Nonsense...this roll of film will do nobody any good if it just sits on a shelf somewhere. Film was made to be used...so use it!

 

[dugie]

Lots of info to look into. I think buying a camera to use it with then re-sell the camera would actually make the most sense. I've got B&W chemicals so then just have to figure out how to get it in my tank.

 

[Overrank]

Lots of info to look into. I think buying a camera to use it with then re-sell the camera would actually make the most sense. I've got B&W chemicals so then just have to figure out how to get it in my tank.

The old cameras themselves are a lot of fun. I have a 1930s Agfa standard that uses 120 film with a wire frame viewfinder. I have photos that I took in the 1980s on one that rival full frame digital. Unfortunately with an extra 40 years of age it’s not quite up to that now.
You can put 120 film in a 118 camera with som3 little converters - https://www.camerhack.it/product/fak-118-120-to-118-film-adapter-kit/

 

[dugie]

Lots of info to look into. I think buying a camera to use it with then re-sell the camera would actually make the most sense. I've got B&W chemicals so then just have to figure out how to get it in my tank.

The old cameras themselves are a lot of fun. I have a 1930s Agfa standard that uses 120 film with a wire frame viewfinder. I have photos that I took in the 1980s on one that rival full frame digital. Unfortunately with an extra 40 years of age it’s not quite up to that now.
You can put 120 film in a 118 camera with som3 little converters - https://www.camerhack.it/product/fak-118-120-to-118-film-adapter-kit/

Can you recommend any 118 cameras?

 

[Overrank]

Lots of info to look into. I think buying a camera to use it with then re-sell the camera would actually make the most sense. I've got B&W chemicals so then just have to figure out how to get it in my tank.

The old cameras themselves are a lot of fun. I have a 1930s Agfa standard that uses 120 film with a wire frame viewfinder. I have photos that I took in the 1980s on one that rival full frame digital. Unfortunately with an extra 40 years of age it’s not quite up to that now.
You can put 120 film in a 118 camera with som3 little converters - https://www.camerhack.it/product/fak-118-120-to-118-film-adapter-kit/

Can you recommend any 118 cameras?

There’s so few for sale that you might be best off setting up a watch for 118 camera on film cameras and vintage cameras on eBay. Most of them seem to be Kodak (beware there is a Kodak Retina 118 which looks about the right age but it takes 35mm film, lovely camera, but not what you want !)

Things to look out for

1) the vendor says it works (always a plus point)

2) the shutter works

3) the focus works (these can gum up)

4) the bellows are light tight (or you’ll have a “ghost camera”)

5) the lens is clean

Given the age of these things it’s amazing they still work, but you can get a good one. They don’t seem to go for more than £20 and people might buy them as props or decorations if you don’t pay too much.

It would help if you get a camera with a take up spool too