Oh my God this brings back many memories: my girlfriend (later my wife) had an Instamatic 104 which used the 'Magicubes' flash cubes; then she bought me an X15. Both cameras got lost over the years and I would like to find a good example of either just for sentimental reason. So I will bookmark this video just in case I find a good working example of either so I can use 35mm film and be able to take photos.
So glad I came across this video, I’ve started collecting the Kodak Instamatic Cameras, only have 5/6 but hope to get the full set eventually and have always wished I could shoot them but never thought it was possible. I hope I can find a cartridge and be able to to sort this out, I don’t process my own as I’ve only just started with film after 30+ years but if I shoot B&W film a friend said he would process them for me, I have a Dark Bag so that’s one thing I don’t need to worry about.
I enjoyed your post and appreciated your sense of humor and that you sped up some of the scenes (how many videos to we see that last twice as long because we have to watch procedures, like winding the film, for their entire duration. You "wondered" how the "magic" in MagiCubes happened...A little rod, extending out of the base of each bulb was coated with a "primer" material, much like that in ammunition.The base plate of each cube has four little springs, in a cocked position. When the shutter is released, a "firing pin" comes out of the camera, through a hole in the base of the cube and releases that spring so that it snaps against the primer rod and ignites the cube. Disassemble a cube and you'll easily see how this clever idea works. Thanks again for the video...it was FUN!
I pestered my dad until he let me buy his Kodak x-15 camera. I loved that little camera, and like you, used to take it with me everywhere. Wish I never got rid of it. Many memories. Perhaps I might try that.
this is the first video i've seen where you keep the backing paper instead of putting the film in the canister alone. I inherited an instamatic 304 today with a cartridge in it and will definitely refer back to this video. the editing made me laugh a few times, too. keep up the good work :))
My first camera was an Instamatic. Now I can shoot it again! My local film developer will do taped rolls only if you tell them. Well they will do it once, then never do another roll of film from you again. Seems some tape came off in the processor and caused an expensive mess. They are the lab local law enforcement people use.
Hey Mike! Thanks for another great video. I have tried this method and love it. The numbers in the window are so helpful to see! Only issue is my Kodak X-15 Instamatic slightly chews up the sprockets. But it's fine as the image on the negative is unaffected. Keep up the great shoes!!
Nice post. My first camera was Mom 100 model...I had no idea the flash went up like that. I think I'm going to keep this x-15 to mess with it. Ebay won't bring anything and I got it a Salvation Army for two bucks. No batteries!!
Probably easier when removing the exposed film in the "darkroom", once removed, roll the film up [ using white gloves at EVERY stage of the process to prevent any finger prints on the negative film ] and pop it into an all black film canister and click the top on, do not open !! send it for processing with a note or sticker saying " loose 35mm film". I have done none of this yet, but I am almost through an expired 126 roll of film, fingers crossed 😇😁🤪 excellent video, cheers.
When 126 was King, I looked at the Instamatic 500 with longing. Eventually, I settled on a Minolta Autopak 700, which would do most of the job, was solidly built, took electronic flash units, had a CdS meter, with full manual control. camera-wiki.org/wiki/Minolta_Autopak_700 Later, I looked for and found the Minolta Rapid 24, which did use 135 film. camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Minolta_24_Rapid Fakmatic adapters + 126 backing paper = success? www.mikeeckman.com/2020/03/reloading-instamatic-film-the-better-way/ Electric motor wind 135 cameras, along with autofocus (I think) spelled the end for 126.
Hi Mike, I found an X-15 at an antique shop for $4 and have been trying to get 35 mm through it since. There's a few different methods of course. I like this one due to the backing paper/numbers. I've found though, that when it advances the little pin inside will just tear through the sprockets that occupy the space where the holes are on the paper, and thus shred them at the start and end of the film. Is this just part of it or was there a way to avoid this? Was the 133 different from the X-15 in that respect?
Some same model cameras were manufactured in different factories and therefore sometimes have slightly different parts. I haven't had too much problem with the X15 or the 133. Different films use different bases. For example, Kodak Double-X will rip easier than the Polyester base of Svema Foto 100 film.
@@michaelraso I see, this was just older Fuji Superia 400, maybe it got weaker over time. I may just have to go with the cut-and-roll method and do a double/triple advance (this oddly enough does NOT seem to affect the sprockets for some reason, only when I use the backing paper do they tear). Thanks for the reply!
This was my first camera. I got one for my birthday, 1973. This brought back some great memories. Thanks guys
Oh my God this brings back many memories: my girlfriend (later my wife) had an Instamatic 104 which used the 'Magicubes' flash cubes; then she bought me an X15. Both cameras got lost over the years and I would like to find a good example of either just for sentimental reason. So I will bookmark this video just in case I find a good working example of either so I can use 35mm film and be able to take photos.
this guy reminds me of Anthony Fantano. i like this guy
So glad I came across this video, I’ve started collecting the Kodak Instamatic Cameras, only have 5/6 but hope to get the full set eventually and have always wished I could shoot them but never thought it was possible. I hope I can find a cartridge and be able to to sort this out, I don’t process my own as I’ve only just started with film after 30+ years but if I shoot B&W film a friend said he would process them for me, I have a Dark Bag so that’s one thing I don’t need to worry about.
I enjoyed your post and appreciated your sense of humor and that you sped up some of the scenes (how many videos to we see that last twice as long because we have to watch procedures, like winding the film, for their entire duration. You "wondered" how the "magic" in MagiCubes happened...A little rod, extending out of the base of each bulb was coated with a "primer" material, much like that in ammunition.The base plate of each cube has four little springs, in a cocked position. When the shutter is released, a "firing pin" comes out of the camera, through a hole in the base of the cube and releases that spring so that it snaps against the primer rod and ignites the cube. Disassemble a cube and you'll easily see how this clever idea works. Thanks again for the video...it was FUN!
I'd like to see the results from a roll that you did.
I pestered my dad until he let me buy his Kodak x-15 camera. I loved that little camera, and like you, used to take it with me everywhere. Wish I never got rid of it. Many memories. Perhaps I might try that.
I found one for two bucks.
this is the first video i've seen where you keep the backing paper instead of putting the film in the canister alone. I inherited an instamatic 304 today with a cartridge in it and will definitely refer back to this video. the editing made me laugh a few times, too. keep up the good work :))
My first camera was the Kodak Instamatic 33. In that time it was a great snapshot camera. Simple to use but works great in all circumstances.
My first camera was an Instamatic. Now I can shoot it again! My local film developer will do taped rolls only if you tell them. Well they will do it once, then never do another roll of film from you again. Seems some tape came off in the processor and caused an expensive mess. They are the lab local law enforcement people use.
Memories ...love it.
So happy I watched this video. Definitely won't be getting an instamatic 😂
Again..... Awesome :-) Love it
I was getting the "film sweats" when I loaded my first 120 roll into my Paterson Tank lol. Was getting a bit stressed out after the tenth minute.
That was the first film loading I ever did. And I wore vinyl gloves, came out wet as fishes.
Great video, Im going to experiment with this 'work around'. Thank You
Hey Mike! Thanks for another great video. I have tried this method and love it. The numbers in the window are so helpful to see! Only issue is my Kodak X-15 Instamatic slightly chews up the sprockets. But it's fine as the image on the negative is unaffected. Keep up the great shoes!!
My X-15 doesn't but my Instamatic 100 does. Seems likes results vary. Great fun shooting!
My first camera was an X15F. I have one like it I bought on eBay. Have expired film. Good memories. Thanks.
Wow. I was born in 1974. Times seem so great back then.
Nice post. My first camera was Mom 100 model...I had no idea the flash went up like that. I think I'm going to keep this x-15 to mess with it. Ebay won't bring anything and I got it a Salvation Army for two bucks. No batteries!!
Brilliant thank you!
Probably easier when removing the exposed film in the "darkroom", once removed, roll the film up [ using white gloves at EVERY stage of the process to prevent any finger prints on the negative film ] and pop it into an all black film canister and click the top on, do not open !! send it for processing with a note or sticker saying " loose 35mm film". I have done none of this yet, but I am almost through an expired 126 roll of film, fingers crossed 😇😁🤪 excellent video, cheers.
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The instamatic 500 is beautiful too.
When 126 was King, I looked at the Instamatic 500 with longing. Eventually, I settled on a Minolta Autopak 700, which would do most of the job, was solidly built, took electronic flash units, had a CdS meter, with full manual control. camera-wiki.org/wiki/Minolta_Autopak_700
Later, I looked for and found the Minolta Rapid 24, which did use 135 film. camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Minolta_24_Rapid
Fakmatic adapters + 126 backing paper = success? www.mikeeckman.com/2020/03/reloading-instamatic-film-the-better-way/
Electric motor wind 135 cameras, along with autofocus (I think) spelled the end for 126.
Oh man, the magic cube!!
I remember the tall fash bulb and the cube .I was born in 1973.
I found a instamatic 25 at my grandma's house and I don't know if it works but it looks really cool
Why not make the 126 film and sell like the 35mm film that you guys make???
Is the 126 cartridge necessary? I’ve got the 35mm film but I brought an instamatic 233 but it didn’t come with the cartridge
Beside 126 film what other can I use ?
What if i didn't perform it in dark room? Or maybe at room with minimal light. Is it possible?
10:20 number one!!!!
Hi - what is the camera model you're holding at 1:05 ?
John looks like he wanted to go home 3 hours ago.😂
Does including the old paper allow it to advance all the way to the next frame or does it still come up short like that Fakmatic thing?
Depends on the camera. Some great...some not so good.
Where can i find the flash?
Hi Mike,
I found an X-15 at an antique shop for $4 and have been trying to get 35 mm through it since. There's a few different methods of course. I like this one due to the backing paper/numbers. I've found though, that when it advances the little pin inside will just tear through the sprockets that occupy the space where the holes are on the paper, and thus shred them at the start and end of the film. Is this just part of it or was there a way to avoid this? Was the 133 different from the X-15 in that respect?
Some same model cameras were manufactured in different factories and therefore sometimes have slightly different parts. I haven't had too much problem with the X15 or the 133. Different films use different bases. For example, Kodak Double-X will rip easier than the Polyester base of Svema Foto 100 film.
@@michaelraso I see, this was just older Fuji Superia 400, maybe it got weaker over time. I may just have to go with the cut-and-roll method and do a double/triple advance (this oddly enough does NOT seem to affect the sprockets for some reason, only when I use the backing paper do they tear). Thanks for the reply!
I just rediscovered my hawkeye instamatic
This was my second camera: I still have the Brownie.
Can you shoot slide film with it...
Yes, you can shoot color neg, BW neg or color slide. Use ISO 100 or 200.
I tried this apparently my camera only shoots half a frame due to the cocking mechanism any way around this issue?
No. Cheapest to purchase another one on eBay.
What is that song? The Stooges???
i dont have to use the flash outside door right?
No flash needed in daylight. :)
Michael Raso thanks but I actually now I can’t use the flash because I got the wrong one and I’m so sad 😞.
Flashes are either BLUE DOT or MAGICUBES. Not compatible. :(
Any plans to reproduce 126 film
Yeah they plan on opening a factory
shaaaa boom...AHAHAHAH!!! went the flash
Too bad 126 film was so grainy.
or, just ask for the cartridge back...
He keeps talking about doing it 'in the dark'. Surely a red light would work so you could see what you were doing?
Must be loaded in the dark. Darkroom "red" light is for photographic paper, not color or panchromatic BW film.
@@michaelraso1010 So that's what I've been doing wrong! :):):)
Ok rip off danny devito