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Fiatgusto · 03-12-2013, 08:14 PM

I am sure this is a silly question, but has anyone ever used night vision goggles in a dark room?Or are they illegal for civilians to own.
Sure seems like loadingfilmwould be easier.

Just a thought.

Adam · 03-12-2013, 08:45 PM

They're not illegal, but doing it in complete darkness is nothing short of fun!

Fiatgusto · 03-12-2013, 08:54 PM

Adam, thank you so much for reminding me of the fun part of being in my darkroom.

Would love to know if they would work.....I can't afford them, but perhaps someone on the list has done so.

Thanks again,
Dennis

hks_kansei · 03-12-2013, 11:29 PM

Don't night vision goggle work by simply amplifying light?

so if there's no light to amplify, they'll be no use?

(although I don't know how "dark" a darkroom really is, to the naked eye it seems 100% pitch black, but perhaps the goggles can amplify light below the human sight threshold?)

**Kerrowdown** · 03-13-2013, 03:51 AM

I think a good darkroom lamp would be a better option, rather wearing something on your head.

Fiatgusto · 03-13-2013, 04:03 PM

I guess I am trying to fudge when those times requiring total darkness are called for; loading film on reel.I have arthritus in my hands and working in total darkness is even harder when I can't see before moving my fingers.
Oh well, tough it out huh!
Thanks to all for your help.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-13-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by Fiatgusto

loading film on reel

Would one of those changing bags not help, they're light tight, so you can load the reel in normal daylight, least you wont trip over stuff that way.

Fiatgusto · 03-13-2013, 04:20 PM

Thanks for reminding me. That is next on my purchase list.

Tom S. · 03-13-2013, 04:22 PM

Their legality and availability depend on where you live. They are both legal and available in the US, but after you check on the prices of decent ones, you'll opt out for a dark room light.

wombat2go · 03-13-2013, 05:05 PM

My ever evolving jig made of scrap parts including a warped table saw jig and an old brass shower head.
It does 120 and 35 mm; after the film is started in the spiral the flashlight is off and it is a one hand job until the scissors.
Deep in the basement backroom.
Photo with the K-01 and SMC-Pentax 1:2.8 28 mm at iso 12800 and f/4 and 1/25 th

Fiatgusto · 03-13-2013, 05:39 PM

Great design..... Is the film to be wound still in the film cassette? I can't really see it.
Once again, great ingenuity.

wombat2go · 03-13-2013, 05:47 PM

Yes the 35 mm film canister is put in a plastic film container which is visible with its gray lid. There is a slot cut in the black plastic film container. When the lid is on, the film is securely held and accurately aligned with the spiral. When tension comes on the film canister, its nose pulls into the slot, so there is no danger of the film being scuffed. the back side of the spiral is locked, so only the front side has to be rotated back and forth to run the film into the spiral

03-12-2013, 08:14 PM	#1
Fiatgusto Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	Darkroom vision? I am sure this is a silly question, but has anyone ever used night vision goggles in a dark room?Or are they illegal for civilians to own. Sure seems like loadingfilmwould be easier. Just a thought.

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03-12-2013, 08:54 PM	#3
Fiatgusto Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7 Original Poster	The fun part Adam, thank you so much for reminding me of the fun part of being in my darkroom. Would love to know if they would work.....I can't afford them, but perhaps someone on the list has done so. Thanks again, Dennis

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Fiatgusto Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Changing bag is next Thanks for reminding me. That is next on my purchase list.

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hks_kansei Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 834	Don't night vision goggle work by simply amplifying light? so if there's no light to amplify, they'll be no use? (although I don't know how "dark" a darkroom really is, to the naked eye it seems 100% pitch black, but perhaps the goggles can amplify light below the human sight threshold?)

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	I think a good darkroom lamp would be a better option, rather wearing something on your head.

03-13-2013, 04:03 PM	#6
Fiatgusto Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7 Original Poster	I guess I am trying to fudge when those times requiring total darkness are called for; loading film on reel.I have arthritus in my hands and working in total darkness is even harder when I can't see before moving my fingers. Oh well, tough it out huh! Thanks to all for your help.

03-13-2013, 04:14 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Fiatgusto loading film on reel Would one of those changing bags not help, they're light tight, so you can load the reel in normal daylight, least you wont trip over stuff that way.

03-13-2013, 04:22 PM	#9
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Their legality and availability depend on where you live. They are both legal and available in the US, but after you check on the prices of decent ones, you'll opt out for a dark room light.

03-13-2013, 05:39 PM	#11
Fiatgusto Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Great design..... Is the film to be wound still in the film cassette? I can't really see it. Once again, great ingenuity.

03-13-2013, 05:47 PM	#12
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Yes the 35 mm film canister is put in a plastic film container which is visible with its gray lid. There is a slot cut in the black plastic film container. When the lid is on, the film is securely held and accurately aligned with the spiral. When tension comes on the film canister, its nose pulls into the slot, so there is no danger of the film being scuffed. the back side of the spiral is locked, so only the front side has to be rotated back and forth to run the film into the spiral

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