I started bulk loading film around 1961. I have about four or more loaders, from a time when almost all film was sold in bulk, unlike today. Without checking the film freezer, I'll guess that in loaders today, I have some Ektachrome 100, Ilford fp-4 and HP-5, maybe some really old Agfacolor. the big difference between the Lloyds and the Western (Also sold under several other trade names) is that the Lloyds drags the film during loading through a felt light trap, which presents the potential of scratching. The Western uses a solid light trap door which is opened and closed as you set the door lock. No possible scratching there. Best quality loader I know (least troublesome to use): Alden. (Operates similar to the Western.) They used to cost twice as much as the others, but on ebay they all seem about the same price now. Much better materials and tight tolerances compared to others.
What make of bulk film loader do you use?
I started bulk loading film around 1961. I have about four or more loaders, from a time when almost all film was sold in bulk, unlike today. Without checking the film freezer, I'll guess that in loaders today, I have some Ektachrome 100, Ilford fp-4 and HP-5, maybe some really old Agfacolor. the big difference between the Lloyds and the Western (Also sold under several other trade names) is that the Lloyds drags the film during loading through a felt light trap, which presents the potential of scratching. The Western uses a solid light trap door which is opened and closed as you set the door lock. No possible scratching there. Best quality loader I know (least troublesome to use): Alden. (Operates similar to the Western.) They used to cost twice as much as the others, but on ebay they all seem about the same price now. Much better materials and tight tolerances compared to others.
Which of the 2 do you prefer.