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'''127''' is a [[roll film]] [[film format|format]] for still [[photography]]. The |
'''127''' is a [[roll film]] [[film format|format]] for still [[photography]]. The image format is usually a square 4 x 4 cm, but rectangular 4 x 3 cmd and 4 x 6 cm are also standard. Oddly enough, ''Foth'' used 36 x 24 mm for their first ''Derby'' model. |
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The film is carried on a single [[bobbin]] with a protective outer [[paper]] layer. As images are taken, the film is rolled over to an identical but initially empty receiving bobbin. Frame number markings for three image formats are printed on the backing paper. When all images are taken, the film is not rewound. Instead, the now empty bobbin is moved ready to become the receiving spool for the next roll of film. |
The film is carried on a single [[bobbin]] with a protective outer [[paper]] layer. As images are taken, the film is rolled over to an identical but initially empty receiving bobbin. Frame number markings for three image formats are printed on the backing paper. When all images are taken, the film is not rewound. Instead, the now empty bobbin is moved ready to become the receiving spool for the next roll of film. |
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Using the |
Using the square format, there are 12 exposures, the rectangulars give 16 and 8, respectively. |
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Introduced by [[Kodak]] in [[1912]] |
Introduced by [[Kodak]] in [[1912]], along with the ''Vest Pocket Kodak'' [[folding camera]], as a compact alternative to the [[120 film|120]]. The folding ''127s'' were in fact smaller than most [[135 film|135]] cameras today. |
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The format was mainly used for [[amateur]] cameras, with the [[Exacta]] [[SLR]] and the ''Baby'' [[Rolleiflex]] as a possible exceptions. |
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Kodak stopped producing 127 film in [[1995]]. [[Efke]] of [[Croatia]] and [[Maco]] of [[Germany]] are still producing 127 film. |
Kodak stopped producing 127 film in [[1995]]. [[Efke]] of [[Croatia]] and [[Maco]] of [[Germany]] are still producing 127 film. |
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===External Links=== |
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*http://www.photographyhistory.com/cc6.html |
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Revision as of 07:53, 28 January 2003
127 is a roll film format for still photography. The image format is usually a square 4 x 4 cm, but rectangular 4 x 3 cmd and 4 x 6 cm are also standard. Oddly enough, Foth used 36 x 24 mm for their first Derby model.
The film is carried on a single bobbin with a protective outer paper layer. As images are taken, the film is rolled over to an identical but initially empty receiving bobbin. Frame number markings for three image formats are printed on the backing paper. When all images are taken, the film is not rewound. Instead, the now empty bobbin is moved ready to become the receiving spool for the next roll of film.
Using the square format, there are 12 exposures, the rectangulars give 16 and 8, respectively.
Introduced by Kodak in 1912, along with the Vest Pocket Kodak folding camera, as a compact alternative to the 120. The folding 127s were in fact smaller than most 135 cameras today.
The format was mainly used for amateur cameras, with the Exacta SLR and the Baby Rolleiflex as a possible exceptions.
Kodak stopped producing 127 film in 1995. Efke of Croatia and Maco of Germany are still producing 127 film.