Everything you need to photograph with 110 cameras: cutting film, loading cassettes, developing, and digitizing — step by step.
The 110 system handbook (guides & tutorials)
Here you’ll find all our detailed instructions, buying tips, and guides about the 110 format – your roadmap to perfect results:
110 complete guide: The master workflow
The most detailed introduction: From cutting film, exposing in the camera, to home development and perfect scanning.
Deep dive: Unperforated film in the Pentax 110
Learn all about transport mechanisms, tips for cutting 35mm film, and how to safely run unperforated film through cameras like the Pentax Auto 110.
The best cameras for the miniature format
Looking for hardware? We compare the best (and quirkiest) 110 pocket cameras – from the SLR Pentax Auto 110 to Minolta and Rollei.
Cut film
110 film (16mm) is cut from standard 35mm or 120 film. Our film cutters have an integrated safety cover and are ready to use immediately.
Tip: Film length for cutting
- With backing paper (from 120): about 78–80 cm for 24 exposures
- Without backing paper (from 35mm): about 80 cm for 24 exposures (without paper, a bit more film fits)
Load cassette
Insert the cut film into the reusable 110 cassette. There are two variants: with backing paper (from 120 film) or without (from 35mm film). Suitable cases are available for protection and transport.
Light vs. dark: When can you touch what?
Never hold naked, undeveloped film in the light. We clearly separate here what is allowed in daylight and what must be kept in the dark.
Allowed in daylight:
- Dry run with a leftover piece of film
- Prepare empty cassette and backing paper
- Handling the still sealed 35mm canister
- Handle the fully sealed cassette and insert it into the camera
Only in absolute darkness:
- As soon as the 35mm can is open: pull out the film, cut it, insert it into the cassette
- Close cassette
Only the sealed cassette is light-tight again. From then on, you work normally in daylight.
Recognizing the roll end (end-fold trick, Bob Janes): Fold the film end double and tape it, optionally insert a toothpick in the fold. If the transport stops, the roll is finished. This only helps you recognize the roll end — it is not a trick to remove the film in daylight.
Developing
110 film (16mm) does not fit standard reels. Our developing spool is compatible with Paterson, Jobo, and AP tanks and allows even development.
Scanning & Digitalizing
Whether camera scanning with DSLR/DSLM or classic flatbed scanning — we have suitable film holders and accessories for digitizing your 110 negatives.
Camera accessories for 110 cameras
Battery adapters, covers, and adapters specially for Pentax Auto 110, Rollei A110, Minolta 16, and other 110 cameras.
Battery holder (2x LR44) for Pentax Auto 110
Winder cover for Pentax Auto 110 / Super
Protective cap winder for Pentax Auto 110
PX27 Battery Adapter for Rollei A110
PX825 Adapter for Minolta 16 QT
