davepassey Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Having moved all of our cameras over to digital, I of course find that I no longer have a supply of 35mm film canisters. I've had a good look on google.co.uk and ebay.co.uk with no success, so I was wondering if anyone has any idea where UK Geocachers may be able to buy empty 35mm or APS containers in whatever quanties were required? Kind Regards, Dave Passey Quote Link to comment
+Turkey Trotter Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I once read on this forum that somebody went to a Max Speilman shop and they were given loads of them. I haven't tried this myself but I'm sure they just throw them away so it might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment
+The Hokesters Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Pop in to most film processing stores and ask for them - they will be glad to get rid of them - you will probably get a sack load for nowt Quote Link to comment
+aRRKS Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Don't bother to buy them...just pop into your local photo processing shop and ask if they have any spare. I came away with about 30 Quote Link to comment
+The Hokesters Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Lol - talk about simultaneously replying! Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 and the fastest finger award goes to Turkey Trotter :huh: (oh no aRRKS have 30 film canisters I can feel nasty multi coming off) Quote Link to comment
+one4zorro Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Go into any Jessops, Boots or film processing place they will be happy to give you a load. I always have quite a few, being a photographer so if you get desperate let me know! Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment
+The Hokesters Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 And slowest finger goes to One4Zorro - sorry Martin - couldn't resist Quote Link to comment
+Papakas Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Check most of the caches I've visited recently. I gradually getting rid of over 250 of the dadgum things!! Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Been there, done it, got some from Tesco the other day. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Check most of the caches I've visited recently. I gradually getting rid of over 250 of the dadgum things!! save me a dozen (or 12) I will get them on the 29th if your going. getting low now I dont use film anymore. Quote Link to comment
+Nellies Knackers Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I sent the Mrs. on a mission to boots to get some and she came back with 300! So don't buy them. Quote Link to comment
+marinor Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 then again, you could always use something larger for us short sighted seekers Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 You could try THESE as an alternative. They're the same diameter as a 35mm canister but about twice as long. Also the lid is attached so it can't get lost. Anyone who's Hunted for Red October will probably be sick of the sight of them Quote Link to comment
+aRRKS Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 and the fastest finger award goes to Turkey Trotter B) (oh no aRRKS have 30 film canisters I can feel nasty multi coming off) ...and then we were given another 50 by the next shop Mwha ha ha ha ha Quote Link to comment
+third-degree-witch Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 i got my girlie to go into boots and she returned with a shopping bag full ! . they were more than happy to hand a load over,free !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Now that we have a collection of 35mm containers, here is a way that you can get free magnetic strips to attach to the containers. First find an upright fridge or freezer that has been discarded. In the doors, in the plastic edge that you cut open you will find a brown strips of magnetic tape. Just pull it out. This can be cut to size and glued to your 35mm containers. But I bet most of you knew this... Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Don't do anything - I hate micros Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Now that we have a collection of 35mm containers, here is a way that you can get free magnetic strips to attach to the containers. I get my magnets from discarded computer hard drives, very powerful and quite small, and best of all FREE Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Don't do anything - I hate micros Hmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment
+one4zorro Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I used to hate Micros but have changed my mind - At least there is no room in them for plastic McC**p The smaller the better as far as I'm concerned Quote Link to comment
60North Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 You could try THESE as an alternative. They're the same diameter as a 35mm canister but about twice as long. Also the lid is attached so it can't get lost. I get a product not found message - what is/was it that you were pointing us towards? Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 (edited) I get my magnets from discarded computer hard drives, very powerful and quite small, and best of all FREE I think we are talking 'Hundreds' of canisters. Where would I get that many shot harddrives to dismantle? P.S. I saw another chucked out large fridge freezer this morning. I shall be stripping out the magnetic strips tomorrow. 4 mtrs of strip will supply quite a few canisters. Edited January 31, 2005 by McDehack Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You could try THESE as an alternative. They're the same diameter as a 35mm canister but about twice as long. Also the lid is attached so it can't get lost. I get a product not found message - what is/was it that you were pointing us towards? They were 120 size film containers. The same diameter as the 35mm jobbies but about twice as long and the lid was attached by a plastic hinge so it couldn't get lost. They were available in bags of 10 in exchange for a modest few of our English quids. Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I think we are talking 'Hundreds' of canisters. Where would I get that many shot harddrives to dismantle? 100s of micros , hope you are prepared for all the cache maintenance. How's about placing a few dozen down in Oxfordshire, I could do with a few a bit closer to home Quote Link to comment
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