Everything you need to shoot with 110 cameras: cutting film, loading cartridges, developing and digitizing. Step by step.
The 110 System Handbook (Guides & Tutorials)
Here you'll find all our detailed instructions, buying tips and guides all about the 110 format. Your roadmap to perfect results:
110 Complete Guide: The Master Workflow
The most comprehensive introduction: from cutting the film, through exposing it in the camera, all the way to home development and the perfect scan.
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 most curious) 110 pocket cameras, from the Pentax Auto 110 SLR to Minolta and Rollei.
Cutting Film
110 film (16mm) is cut from standard 35mm or 120 film. Our film cutter is built for 35mm film, has an integrated safety lid and is ready to use right away.
Tip: Film Length for Cutting
- With backing paper (from 120): approx. 78–80 cm for 24 exposures
- Without backing paper (from 35mm): approx. 80 cm for 24 exposures (without paper, a little more film fits)
Load the cartridge
Load the cut film into the reusable 110 cartridge. There are two variants: with backing paper (from 120 film) or without (from 35mm film). Matching cases are available for protection and transport.
Light vs. dark: when can you touch what?
Bare, undeveloped film must never be exposed to light. Here we clearly separate for you what's fine in daylight and what absolutely has to happen in the dark.
Allowed in daylight:
- Dry run with a leftover piece of film
- Prepare the empty cartridge and backing paper
- Handle the still-sealed 35mm canister
- Handle the fully closed cartridge and load it into the camera
Only in complete darkness:
- As soon as the 35mm canister is open: pull out the film, cut it, load it into the cartridge
- Close the cartridge
Only once the cartridge is closed is it light-tight again. From then on, you can continue working normally in daylight.
Detecting the end of the roll (end-fold trick, Bob Janes): Fold the end of the film over twice and tape it down, optionally with a toothpick in the fold. When the advance stops, the roll is finished. This only helps you detect the end of the roll. It is not a trick for removing the film in daylight.
Developing
110 film (16mm) does not fit on standard reels. Our developing reel is compatible with Paterson, Jobo and AP tanks and ensures even development.
Scanning & Digitizing
Whether camera scanning with a DSLR/DSLM or the classic way with a flatbed scanner: we have suitable film holders and accessories for digitizing your 110 negatives.
Camera Accessories for 110 Cameras
Battery adapters, covers and adapters for the Pentax Auto 110 and other 110 cameras, plus a battery adapter for the Minolta 16 QT.
