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Watson Model 100 35mm Bulk Film Loader

Watson Model 100 35mm Bulk Film Loader

Regular price $29.99 USD
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The Watson Model 100 35mm Bulk Film Loader is a classic darkroom accessory for photographers who like buying 35mm film in bulk and rolling their own cartridges. If you shoot enough film, a bulk loader is one of those wonderfully analog pieces of kit that can save money while also letting you choose exactly how many exposures you want on each roll.

The Model 100 is designed to hold a bulk roll of 35mm film in a light-tight chamber, allowing individual cartridges to be loaded without exposing the remaining film. It's useful for photographers buying 100-foot rolls of black-and-white or color film, experimenting with unusual emulsions, or simply trying to bring the per-roll cost down.

It also opens up some fun options beyond standard 24 or 36 exposure rolls. Want a short 10-frame test roll for checking a newly repaired camera? No problem. Want to load your own full rolls of HP5 from a 100-foot spool? This is exactly the tool for it.


Condition: GOOD

This Watson Model 100 is in good used condition with noticeable cosmetic wear consistent with age and normal darkroom use. The loader is functional and ready for use.

As with any vintage bulk loader, we recommend familiarizing yourself with its loading procedure before sacrificing a fresh 100-foot roll of film to the photography gods.


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  • Watson Model 100 35mm Bulk Film Loader

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We pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a fully functional, conservatively rated item.

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