Bencini Comet IIS

[Robusto]

Can anyone tell me about this camera my dad gave it to me years ago as i had asked if he still had it , i have just found it in my old caravan, From what i remember my dad had it in the 1960s,

I used this to take my 1st ever photos while on a school trip back in the early 1980s

My dad has loads of old photos from it and they were square in shape

What kind of film would this have been and can you still get it if so where from as i would love to try and take a few shots with it

your response would be greatly appreciated here is also a shot taken of me on this camera back in 1972 and also some of the camera now

thanks

[SmartWombat]

http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Bencini
http://www.vicscameracollection.co.uk/bencini.htm

Looks like 127, but it's be easier to tell if you opened the back and took a photo of the inside.
After checking there's no film left in it of course !

[Robusto]

Thanks for that any idea if you can still purchase 127 roll film?

[drg]

127 film is available in some areas. Sorry I can't help with the United Kingdom but in the U.S. the best bet is"

B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/)

If you give it a try, we would like to sample photos!

[SmartWombat]

Yes, even Jessops was selling it - on the website, not in stores.

[Robusto]

I am going to try and source some film in the UK this week i will let you know how i get on

[Robusto]

have found this at Amazon UK

Fujifilm Neopan 400 120/ 127 B/ W Film

Will this work??

[SmartWombat]

Yes. As long as you get 127 and not 120 !
120 is a physically wider film and the spool won't fit in the camera.
So make sure that you order off a link that says 127 only, otherwise you may get the wrong thing.
I have only seen Neopan in 120 size online, not 127.

I was going to recommend fotoimpex, or retrophotographic, but they're out of stock of 127.
http://www.retrophotographic.com/shop/4/22/index.htm
Might be worth giving them a call to see when they'll restock.

Or if your German's OK http://macodirect.de/efke-100-c-1_6_55_138.html
Maco seem to have the Efke film in stock, same film that retrophotographic sell.

They also have colour filmhttp://macodirect.de/films-maco-c-1_6_119.html

[SmartWombat]

If it was this link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-Neo.../dp/B0000YB6WM
then they're selling 120 film judging by the box, and it's a Colour process film, not true silver B&W - if that matters to you.

Oh yes if you read the description it says "Rollfilm: 120" and there is no mention in the details of 127, only in the slightly misleading title.

At £5 per film they're making a profit (of course!) over buying from Germany for €4.75.

[Robusto]

i have been looking at this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...B0000YB6WM/new

but cannot contact seller as i not sure weather it will actually be the 127 film that i want it says 120/127??

think i might have to keep looking but the seller does take returns

for £5 i have bought it there are lots of articles on how to cut down 120 film hopefully i wont have to

[SmartWombat]

It'll be OK (but tricky to cut straight) if you have a spare 127 spool to wind it on.
You need the film spool and an empty spool to wind the film onto.
Must check I've got one ...

[Robusto]

Yes. As long as you get 127 and not 120 !
120 is a physically wider film and the spool won't fit in the camera.
So make sure that you order off a link that says 127 only, otherwise you may get the wrong thing.
I have only seen Neopan in 120 size online, not 127.

I was going to recommend fotoimpex, or retrophotographic, but they're out of stock of 127.
http://www.retrophotographic.com/shop/4/22/index.htm
Might be worth giving them a call to see when they'll restock.

Or if your German's OK http://macodirect.de/efke-100-c-1_6_55_138.html
Maco seem to have the Efke film in stock, same film that retrophotographic sell.

They also have colour filmhttp://macodirect.de/films-maco-c-1_6_119.html

Hi Paul

these links are a great help going to try and order from these guys and send back the amazon order
The german site is in english as well :thumbsup:

Bit of a sticking point min order is 40 euros and i only want 1 film might have to cut the 120 down instead

[SmartWombat]

Bit of a sticking point min order is 40 euros and i only want 1 film might have to cut the 120 down instead

I'll split an order if you want more than 1 film, I've got a Brownie 127 to feed
Found in the case it has the yellow contrast filter, and close-up lens too.

127 film contact printed onto paper gives amazing quality on a small print.
I saved the contact printer from dad's house when we cleared out.
But need to give it an electrical safety test !

[Robusto]

I'll split an order if you want more than 1 film, I've got a Brownie 127 to feed
Found in the case it has the yellow contrast filter, and close-up lens too.

127 film contact printed onto paper gives amazing quality on a small print.
I saved the contact printer from dad's house when we cleared out.
But need to give it an electrical safety test !

Thats vey kind of you paul, Shall i place the order then i will order 10 and we can have 5 each if thats ok
also how easy will it be to get the films developed ?

thanks again for your help

[SmartWombat]

also how easy will it be to get the films developed ?

Depends if it's colour or B&W.

[Robusto]

what do you need i would like to get some in both ?

[SmartWombat]

also how easy will it be to get the films developed ?
thanks again for your help

Got a quote from lab@farnells.plus.com for a 127 B&W film.

Dear Paul
We could process this film for you for £3.60+vat. If there are images on it to scan to CD would cost an additional £12.00.
Regards
David Farnell

I'm going to use them for the 35 year old film I found in the brownie.

[Robusto]

Got a quote from lab@farnells.plus.com for a 127 B&W film.

Dear Paul
We could process this film for you for £3.60+vat. If there are images on it to scan to CD would cost an additional £12.00.
Regards
David Farnell

I'm going to use them for the 35 year old film I found in the brownie.

Great stuff just replied to your PM sorry i didnt see the message earlier

[Robusto]

Have just sent in my films to a local specialist 127 BW used in the Brownie and the 127 Colour in the Comet back in about a week only £5 per roll inc Prints remember this is new 127 stock not the old stuff .