Looking for a Fujifilm 120mm Processor Cartridge

Captain Flaps

I'm trying to track down a 120mm cartridge for use in a Fuji lab. I work in a lab but our cartridge went missing ages ago (I think it was lent out to Boots and never returned...) and now that I'm getting back into shooting Medium Format it'd be great to be able to do the dev myself in work, not that I begrudge John Gunns the business!

For those who don't know, this is basically a black cylinder that you load 120mm rolls into in a darkbag and then feed into a film developer. I tried ordering a spare one directly from fujifilm recently but the lad on the phone was a bit useless and wasn't sure exactly what I was talking about. I know a few other people here work in labs so if anyone has a spare for sale or could point me in the direction of one I'd REALLY appreciate it. I'm looking to take up 120 again and if I can get this sorted my only expense would be the cost of the film (already have access to a brilliant scanner). Any help/ideas welcome!

sineadw

First off, It's 120 (without the mm). Reason i say is that might be why the guy in fujifilm might not have understood you. Although i doubt it. Secondly, would you not consider hand developing? Ok, so you have access to the lab, but if you have chems and all there, it might be a lot easier to just get a tank rather than trying to get the cartridge. Just a thought..

Captain Flaps

Ah yes, I did know that, I'm not sure why I typed that tbh. Shouldn't have stayed up all last night >:( I did explain that I needed the cartridge for putting 120 film through the processor and was able to give him the part number and still no joy, which wasn't very encouraging.

I have all the gear to hand process, did my whole final year of college on it, but the expense and time spent on it wasn't something I enjoyed nearly enough to invest in another kit. I don't like saving rolls up to do in batches before the chems expire either really... If I can't track down a cartridge for it I might pick up another Fuji Hunt kit but being able to do them for free in work would be the handiest.

sineadw

I'm gonna attempt a batch with 18 mth old chems. Should be interesting... i know what you mean though..

aidanic

Captain Flaps wrote: »

... was able to give him the part number and still no joy, which wasn't very encouraging.

Have you tried eBay? Look at .com, .co.uk, and .de. Between the three of them, I'm sure that you'll track down the part. If you post the part number, I'm sure some peeps here can have a look too.

Captain Flaps

I've tried them all, no joy unfortunately. The model number is P819G03104, Calumet in the UK have them listed as being available soon, fired them off an email so here's hoping!

Edit: Ok, it seems the recognised term for these is 120 'film cassette'. I've found a few places that seem to stock older parts but this place sems like a good bet. I've emailed them an enquiry, I'll report back if I hear more.