+Guess Who? Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Does anyone know where to get 35mm film canisters by themselves? Many Thanks Guess Who? Quote Link to comment
+chizu Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Does anyone know where to get 35mm film canisters by themselves? Many Thanks Guess Who? Try asking at Boots photo or any other photo counter - they normally have loads of discarded ones to get rid of! Quote Link to comment
+scottpa100 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I just went to my local specialist photography shop. Asked if they had any 35mm pots. They would have given me tens of them - they seem mildly gutted when I said 10 would do! Quote Link to comment
+hndlbr Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I go to Wally World (Wall Mart) and they usually give them to me. If they ask I tell them it's for a scout project rather than a long explanation. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You really don't want 35mm film pots.... They're not water tight and you'll end up with a lot of soggy stuff in 'em, and worst of all.... you'll have to call them 'micros'.... oh the embarrassment of it Much better to use ammo cans Quote Link to comment
Mittellegi Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You really don't want 35mm film pots.... They're not water tight and you'll end up with a lot of soggy stuff in 'em, and worst of all.... you'll have to call them 'micros'.... oh the embarrassment of it Much better to use ammo cans Tesco's film counter. OT: Pharisee - is you're avatar meant to be to depict Edvard Munch's 'Scream' a la Fagin? Quote Link to comment
+Sensei TSKC Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Funnily enough, for the first time I got a supply from a local store. Did send the wife and daughter in though. When asked why they wanted them they said Geocaching. Quickly explained and the store attendant was genuinely interested. She then went on to say that others come in for the cases: Paint pot samples; Locust collector. Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Funnily enough, for the first time I got a supply from a local store. Did send the wife and daughter in though. When asked why they wanted them they said Geocaching. Quickly explained and the store attendant was genuinely interested. She then went on to say that others come in for the cases: Paint pot samples; Locust collector. Hmmmm. We're in the process of replacing all our 35mm pots with some similar, but much more watertight, alternatives, which I can get for free from work! I'll be bringing as many as I can to the pub on Friday, for people to help themselves to! It used to be the film pots were everything-proof, but they seem to have gone down in quality - can we complain to anyone?! Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 She then went on to say that others come in for the cases... Locust collector. Hmmmm. My next series of micros will have an interesting FTF locust in each pot. (Let no one say MrsB doesn't keep up with current trends) MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 OT: Pharisee - is you're avatar meant to be to depict Edvard Munch's 'Scream' a la Fagin? Nah... just some daft ol' geezer wearing a funny hat Quote Link to comment
+Guess Who? Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 I've found some now and I've placed one today. Many Thanks for the help Guess Who? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You really don't want 35mm film pots.... They're not water tight and you'll end up with a lot of soggy stuff in 'em, and worst of all.... you'll have to call them 'micros'.... oh the embarrassment of it Much better to use ammo cans Sorry John, I just could not resist Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You really don't want 35mm film pots.... They're not water tight and you'll end up with a lot of soggy stuff in 'em, and worst of all.... you'll have to call them 'micros'.... oh the embarrassment of it Much better to use ammo cans Sorry John, I just could not resist Not surprised! But follow the hint and you may get arrested Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You really don't want 35mm film pots.... They're not water tight and you'll end up with a lot of soggy stuff in 'em, and worst of all.... you'll have to call them 'micros'.... oh the embarrassment of it Much better to use ammo cans Sorry John, I just could not resist Ahhh... right. I expect they will notice, then Quote Link to comment
+skinnymalinky Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 OT: Pharisee - is you're avatar meant to be to depict Edvard Munch's 'Scream' a la Fagin? Nah... just some daft ol' geezer wearing a funny hat Bursar! Quote Link to comment
+Alice Band Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I think Pharisee has run out of dried frogs pills Quote Link to comment
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