110 cameras

[John Celio]

>> As for the backing paper, couldn't I just put some thick black tape
>> over the
>> window and count frames if I really needed to?
>
> Not really. The paper thickness is calculated into the position of
> the focal plane and determines where the emulsion sits ... for best
> results, you need the paper in place.

How about if I took a small strip of the backing paper and taped it into 
place on the inside of the cartridge?  I really wish I had a spare roll of 
110 film here that I could take apart so I could see everything we (and the 
various 110 websites) are talking about.  I shot all my 110 film months ago, 
since it was all expired, but didn't think to keep the cartridges.  Once I 
get a cartridge or two, I'll have to do some experimentation.

> negatives, and even Kodak 200 print film today can make some
> beautiful negatives if focus and exposure and processing are right.

I think what I need most is better control over the film in the camera and 
said film's processing.  If I can put in some film that has an ISO closer to 
the Auto110's lower native ISO of 80, and then process it accordingly, I 
think I'll get much better negatives.

I just need to get a film splitter.  My carpentry skills are much too rusty 
to follow the various slitter design instructions I've found around the web.

John Celio

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