Re: DX coding and canister capacity

[Peter J. Alling]

Not unless you use ester-thin base film from Kodak, I'm not even sure 
that it's still available, (it was a relatively low speed B&W if I 
recall correctly).
You could spool 72 frames into a standard cassette.  Tri-X could safely 
go to about 40.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If I'm not mistaken, DX coding allows for coding a film canister for 72 shots.
If so, that means one could put *at least* 72 shots in a blank canister if you buy 
film by meters (17 meters is usual I think).
I'm right or did I drink a too stong of a beer?
I'm sure I could buy the film and ask someone to do it for me (put it into the 
canister) I do NOT have any suitable room unfortunately ...


 


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