Original 126 film for vintage Kodak Folding 4A

Kodak has made two film types that were both named 126:
-- 1906 - 1949 (roll film)
-- Negative size 4.25" x 6.5"
-- 1963 - 1999 (Instamatic cartridge)
-- Negative size 28mm x 28mm

Is there any way of getting or making the 1906 - 1949 original 126
film roll?

I'm interested in the vintage Kodak Folding 4A camera (produced 1906 -
1915), which uses that film type. Is it possible to take pictures with
that camera today, or is it only possible to display it on a shelf and
look at it?

Thanks,

Greg

Greg Lovern wrote:
Kodak has made two film types that were both named 126:
-- 1906 - 1949 (roll film)
-- Negative size 4.25" x 6.5"


Is there any way of getting or making the 1906 - 1949 original 126
film roll?

I'm interested in the vintage Kodak Folding 4A camera (produced 1906 -
1915), which uses that film type. Is it possible to take pictures with
that camera today, or is it only possible to display it on a shelf and
look at it?


I can see two choices. Rig something up to use 5x7 sheet film. The other
one is look for 5" aerial film. You'll have to cut it down to 4.25". I'm
guessing this film had some sort of paper backing? That may turn out to be
the real problem.

Nick

--
"It is a mistake, however, to assume that the Zone System therefore 'does
not work' with roll-film cameras; since it is a practical expression of
sensitometric principles, the Zone System remains valid, even though its use
is somewhat different." Adams _The_Negative_

You should ask the people at www.filmforclassics.com if they can help.
They don't list original 126 format, but they do some custom spooling. If
they can't help, you're on your own. If you have spools and backing paper,
you might be able to cut 5 inch wide aerial film down to 4.25 inches. You
might have to construct your own guide to slit the film. A utility razor
will make a clean cut in acetate support. A frame that holds the razor the
will let you pull the film over it works best. I have tried using a paper
cutter in a dark room. I DO NOT recommend this.

--
Ron Andrews
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"Greg Lovern" wrote in message
om...
Kodak has made two film types that were both named 126:
-- 1906 - 1949 (roll film)
-- Negative size 4.25" x 6.5"
-- 1963 - 1999 (Instamatic cartridge)
-- Negative size 28mm x 28mm

Is there any way of getting or making the 1906 - 1949 original 126
film roll?

I'm interested in the vintage Kodak Folding 4A camera (produced 1906 -
1915), which uses that film type. Is it possible to take pictures with
that camera today, or is it only possible to display it on a shelf and
look at it?

Thanks,

Greg

Greg Lovern ) writes:
Kodak has made two film types that were both named 126:
-- 1906 - 1949 (roll film)
-- Negative size 4.25" x 6.5"
-- 1963 - 1999 (Instamatic cartridge)
-- Negative size 28mm x 28mm

Is there any way of getting or making the 1906 - 1949 original 126
film roll?

I'm interested in the vintage Kodak Folding 4A camera (produced 1906 -
1915), which uses that film type. Is it possible to take pictures with
that camera today, or is it only possible to display it on a shelf and
look at it?

Thanks,

Greg

I sold a Kodak 4A about a year ago, the one I sold had the optional plate
back with it as well. I recall the film is going to be close to 4.5" wide.
So if you can find the plate back you could custom cut 5x7" and shim up
the plate back to take sheet film instead of the plate.

Darrell Larose
Ottawa

Greetings Greg,

You can try the following location to see if they have or can roll film for
you. I suspect they can, at least it is worth a shot.

Dick Haviland Film For Classics
PO Box 486
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
1-585-624-4945
Fax: 1-585-624-4945
http://filmforclassics.com

Talk to you soon,

Ron Baird
Eastman Kodak Company


"Greg Lovern" wrote in message
om...
Kodak has made two film types that were both named 126:
-- 1906 - 1949 (roll film)
-- Negative size 4.25" x 6.5"
-- 1963 - 1999 (Instamatic cartridge)
-- Negative size 28mm x 28mm

Is there any way of getting or making the 1906 - 1949 original 126
film roll?

I'm interested in the vintage Kodak Folding 4A camera (produced 1906 -
1915), which uses that film type. Is it possible to take pictures with
that camera today, or is it only possible to display it on a shelf and
look at it?

Thanks,

Greg

"Ron Andrews" wrote in message
...
You should ask the people at www.filmforclassics.com if they can
help.
They don't list original 126 format, but they do some custom spooling. If
they can't help, you're on your own. If you have spools and backing paper,
you might be able to cut 5 inch wide aerial film down to 4.25 inches. You
might have to construct your own guide to slit the film. A utility razor
will make a clean cut in acetate support. A frame that holds the razor the
will let you pull the film over it works best. I have tried using a paper
cutter in a dark room. I DO NOT recommend this.

--
Ron Andrews

Is that you, Ronald "Pinky" Andrews?

It's me Jeff "Electrolysis" Zawrotny. Yeah... you were right about GFCI
circuits in the darkroom next to the sink. I'll listen to you next time.

- jz