Film cutters & cutting templates

If you want to load analog film yourself or cut special formats, you need precise tools. Our film cutters and cutting templates cover all common formats — from 9.2mm Minox to 110 Pocket. Each cutter comes with a safety cover and is designed for darkroom use.

Leica Barnack cameras (I, II, III and all variants) require a specially cut film start. Without the correct shape, the film jams in the camera or won’t thread. This template replaces the original Leica ABLON (No. 14126).

Why does the Barnack need a film trimmer?

Unlike modern cameras, you can’t just slide film into a Leica Barnack. The film start must be tapered so it fits under the back cover and threads correctly onto the spool. Original Leica tools (ABLON) haven’t been made for decades and cost three figures on the used market. The combo version with quick-load spool makes loading even faster.

Film Cutting Template like Leica ABLON 14126 for Leica Barnack I, II, III

Film Cutting Template (like Leica ABLON / 14126) for Leica I, II & III

from EUR 24.95

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Variant	Price
Trimmer	EUR 24.95
Trimmer + Quick Load Spool	EUR 44.95

110 film is not available by the meter — it must be cut from 35mm or 120 roll film. This cutter produces 16mm wide strips, suitable for all 110 cameras from Pentax Auto 110 to Minolta 110 Zoom. The combo version also cuts 9.2mm for Minox.

Which source format fits?

35mm (Basic): Efficient, yields two strips per film. Most affordable option.
35mm + Minox (Combo): Cuts 110 and 9.2mm from one film. Ideal for those shooting both formats.
120 Roll Film (Pro): Produces up to six strips per roll. For heavy shooters and labs.

Film Cutter 110 Pocket Film for Pentax Auto 110 and Subminiature

Film cutter (120/35mm to 110/Minox) for Pentax Auto 110 & subminiature

from EUR 39.95

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Variant	Source	Price
Basic: 35 mm	35mm small format film	EUR 39.95
Combo: 35 mm (incl. Minox)	35mm small format film	EUR 49.95
Pro: 120	120 roll film	EUR 59.95

Minox cameras (B, C, BL, LX, EC and all 8x11 models) need 9.2mm wide film. Ready-made Minox cartridges are rare and expensive. With this cutter, you can trim standard 35mm, 120, or even 16mm film to Minox width — in total darkness thanks to the safety cover.

Four source formats, one cutter

The Minox cutter is modular. The variant determines the source format — the cutting mechanism stays the same. 35mm is used most often: one small format roll yields two Minox strips. The 120 version is more economical for high volume (six strips per roll).

9.2mm film cutter for Minox 8x11 cameras (from 35mm/120/16mm)

from EUR 39.95

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Variant	Source	Price
2x from 35mm	35mm small format film	EUR 39.95
1x from 35 mm	35mm small format film	EUR 49.95
6x from 120	120 roll film	EUR 59.95
1x from 16 mm	16mm film	EUR 39.95

If you load 35mm film from metered stock into your own cartridges (with AP, Legacypro, or Watson loaders), you need a clean cut at the film start. This template creates the correct leader shape so the film feeds smoothly into any film loader and 35mm camera.

Loading yourself saves money

Metered film (30m rolls) costs just a fraction per shot compared to ready-made cartridges. A 36-exposure roll from a 30m roll of Fomapan 100 costs about 2-3 EUR in material instead of 6-8 EUR for a finished cartridge. The cutting template ensures the film start is clean — no creasing, no tangling.