Beginner question here: My grandfather gave me both of his cameras, because he’s suffering from Macular degeneration and can’t use them anymore. One of his Cameras is the EOS IX which works with the discontinued APS-films. Is there any way to still use this camera? Or will just be a (relatively) pretty paperweight?

The other camera is a Canon A-1 in a very good condition, so I think i have a decent foundation to start a new hobby.

  • Redscare867
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    1 year ago

    Not familiar with the APS form factor, but is it possible to buy some of the canisters and bulk roll it yourself? You can buy large rolls of motion picture film for bulk rolling. Depending on the size of APS you may have to cut the film yourself. You will also very likely have to develop yourself as most labs won’t touch films with a remjet layer.

    Edit: incase it wasn’t apparent you’d have to do this in a darkroom.

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      1 year ago

      Not really possible. Besides APS film being smaller, the sprockets are spaced differently, the film has a magnetic strip and the cartridges are basically unworkable without the right equipment. It’s a dead format…