/r/SprocketShots

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A subreddit devoted to 35mm film shot in medium format and specialty cameras.

A subreddit devoted to 35mm film shot in medium format and specialty cameras.


FAQ

What is Sprocket Photography?

Sprocket hole photography is a style of photography that exposes the full width of 35 mm film, creating a photograph punctuated by the "sprocket holes" (perforations) along the edges of the film. Usually, this style involves the use of a modified medium format camera, since a 35 mm camera ordinarily will not expose the edges of the film. [from Wikipedia]

How do I do it?

By loading a 35mm roll into a medium format camera (or something like a Lomo Sprocket Rocket). There are 3D Printable adapters such as this one by Coconnor55 on Thingiverse, or less elegant solutions such as using pen caps or chunks of foam. A video on how to load the film can be found here.

How many pictures do I get per roll?

Usually somewhere between 9 and 12. Depends on the camera, how you load the film, and how many shots you screw up. Might be more might be less!

Is it easy?

Surprisingly, yes! It often is. Just don't load the film in backwards.

POSTING GUIDELINES

  • Sprocket Shots Only (duh)
  • Film & Camera used must be in title
  • No Text Posts

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Creative Elephant (Hasselblad 500cm)

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sprocket rocket + rollei retro 400s

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I have a Yashica Mat 6x6 how many shots per roll of 35mm would I get with an adapter?

The counter only goes up to 12 shots, would I be better off using a 24 exposure roll vs a 36?

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2024/11/19
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Taken with Mamiya RB67 a while back

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2024/11/18
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How to shoot in sprocket without a frame counter

I have a Lubitel 166U and could buy an adapter for 35mm, but the camera doesn't have a frame counter and I rely on the numbers on 120mm rolls to see when to stop rotating the advance gear (little red window on the back to see the number). So if I buy an adapter and shoot 35mm how do I know how much to move the gear?

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2024/11/13
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Alaskan October [FujiGSW690III converted to TexPan, Ilford HP5]

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2024/11/09
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I thought Fuji film had cooler edge markings, hardly anything on C200. Early morning Salem, Oregon.

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Chicago · Mamiya RB67 · 127mm f/3.8 C · Kodak T-Max 3200

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Foggy sunset somewhere in France [Zenza Bronica SQ-A | 80mm f/2.8 | Fuji C200] (self-scanned)

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2024/10/31
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120 kodak 250D

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2024/10/25
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First sprocket roll in the RB67 - Mamiya RB67 - 90mm sekor C 3.8 - Ilford Cinetone

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Wheels ( Fomapan 100, Yashica44LM )

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2024/10/24
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Shooting 35mm in a Bronica S2 - anyone tried this?

Curious if any Bronica S2 / S owners have tried this...

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2024/10/23
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First try using 35mm in 6x9 Camera

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2024/10/17
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Taken in Toronto with Lomochrome Purple

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2024/10/15
20:22 UTC

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California · Mamiya 7ii 80MM · Kodak Gold 200

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2024/10/13
15:44 UTC

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Is there a mobile or PC app to emulate sprocket shots?

I love the look or sprocket shots and used a Lomo Sprocket Rocket camera for a while. It's just hard to get consistent results unless I'm going to invest in a higher end camera to take them with. I already own and shoot with a Sony mirrorless camera so I'm not investing in film again. So maybe it seems pointless or ridiculous to ask, but is there a program that can emulate the look?

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2024/10/09
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70

over the river and through the woods [Bronica GS-1 | Tri-X 400]

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2024/10/08
23:02 UTC

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Ukrainian stranger at the flea market on Vision 3 500T from Ebay.

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2024/10/05
23:29 UTC

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Table in the yard

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2024/10/05
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Didn't Go As Planned

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2024/10/04
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Ilford delta pro 100 in Yashica A

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