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CANISTER 135

A polished stainless steel canister, machined from one piece, for one roll of 35 mm film.

$98.00 · Free U.S. shipping

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FIG. 01 REF / 135 SS / 304 135 SSCANISTER 135 stainless steel 35mm film canister
MATERIAL / 02

MILLED FROM ONE PIECE
OF STAINLESS STEEL.

Plastic is temporary. This isn't.

CANISTER 135 machined stainless steel film canister with a silver film camera behind it
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SPECIFICATION / 03

REF / 135 · 304

HEIGHT
57.8MM
DIAMETER
43MM
WEIGHT
122G
MATERIAL
304 STAINLESS STEEL

WHY THIS EXISTS / 04

Made like the camera it belongs beside.

Canister 135 transforms a disposable plastic utility into a precisely machined object designed to be used, admired, and kept.

MOTION / 05

35MM / 135 / STAINLESS

  1. 01 / SEALED

    SEALED.

    A threaded cap and fitted silicone gasket help resist dust and incidental moisture. Close it around one cartridge. Not for submersion.

  2. 02 / THREADED

    THREADED. KNURLED.

    Diamond knurling gives your fingers purchase. Turn the machined cap to open; thread it back onto the steel body to close.

  3. 03 / ONE ROLL

    ONE ROLL. ONE OBJECT.

    One fresh cartridge before a shoot. One exposed cartridge waiting for the lab. Kept separate from the rest of your bag.

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GIVING / 06

A gift for the photographer who has their camera.

You do not need to choose their next lens or know their favourite film. If they shoot standard 35mm cartridges and appreciate machined metal, CANISTER 135 is a small object they can make their own.

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Studio photograph of CANISTER 135 with its knurled screw cap
CANISTER 135 and a fitted silicone gasket are included. Add their favourite 35mm film separately.
CANISTER 135 beside a black film camera in warm window light

DISPLAY / 07

MADE TO STAY IN VIEW.

On a shelf. On a desk. Beside the camera.

FIGURES / 08

REF. ARCHIVE 135 · 001

  1. Close-up of the diamond-knurled CANISTER 135 cap
    FIG. 02 KNURL DETAIL
  2. Close-up of the Archive 135 engraving on the circular steel base
    FIG. 03 BASE ENGRAVING
  3. Open CANISTER 135 with a 35mm cartridge inside and its threaded cap alongside
    FIG. 04 WITH 35MM CARTRIDGE
  4. CANISTER 135 beside its black Archive 135 presentation tube in sunlight
    FIG. 05 PACKAGING

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BUY / 09

One roll. One object. Made to be kept.

122 grams of polished stainless steel, with a machined body and a knurled screw cap. For the photographer who notices how an object feels every time they pick it up.

  • Fits one standard 35mm / 135 film cartridge.
  • Canister and fitted silicone gasket included. Film not included.
CANISTER 135 $98.00
CANISTER 135 with its knurled cap in raking light beside a silver rangefinder camera
Shipping
Free within the U.S. Ships in 2 to 5 business days from Gig Harbor, WA.
Returns
30 days from delivery, in original condition.
Guarantee
Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

U.S. orders only for now. Outside the U.S., email hello@archive135.com.

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FAQ / 10

COMMON QUESTIONS

IS THIS NECESSARY?

No. The plastic ones work great. These just look better.

WHAT FITS INSIDE?

CANISTER 135 holds one standard 35mm / 135 still photography cartridge, fresh or exposed. Or anything else you’d like that fits.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

CANISTER 135 includes the stainless steel body, threaded cap, and one fitted silicone gasket, presented in a cylindrical gift box. Film and camera are not included.

HOW DO SHIPPING AND RETURNS WORK?

Every U.S. order ships free. Orders ship in 2 to 5 business days from Gig Harbor, Washington, with tracking by email; carrier delivery usually takes 2 to 5 business days after that. For international orders, contact hello@archive135.com before ordering.

Request ordinary returns within 30 days of delivery; the canister must be unused and in its original condition and packaging. Customers pay ordinary return shipping. Archive 135 covers return shipping for damaged, defective, or incorrect items. Contact us before sending anything back.

Read the full return and refund policy.

WHAT MAKES CANISTER 135 DIFFERENT?

CANISTER 135 has a body machined from one piece of 304 stainless steel, a separate machined cap with a knurled grip, and a fitted silicone gasket. At 122g, it is deliberately substantial. You are choosing the material, machining, finish, and feel of a reusable object for one cartridge. Compare it with other 35mm film cases in our buyer’s guide.

IS CANISTER 135 WATERPROOF?

No. CANISTER 135 has a gasketed closure that helps resist dust and incidental moisture during normal use. It is not waterproof, airtight, or suitable for submersion.

CAN I TRAVEL WITH IT?

CANISTER 135 can carry one cartridge in a bag, but it adds 122g and does not protect film from airport X-ray or CT scanners, heat, or humidity. It is not a multi-roll travel case.

IS IT FOR LONG-TERM NEGATIVE STORAGE?

CANISTER 135 holds a standard film cartridge, not loose or sleeved developed negatives. It is not climate-controlled or conservation-rated. Use storage designed for developed negatives after processing.

WHO IS IT FOR?

CANISTER 135 is for 35mm photographers, camera collectors, and gift buyers who value the finish and feel of machined metal. If low weight or carrying several rolls is your priority, a lightweight multi-roll case is a better fit.

IS IT A GOOD CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY GIFT?

CANISTER 135 suits someone who shoots standard 35mm film and appreciates machined metal. Film is not included; pair it with their favourite roll if you know what they use. Read our guide to Christmas and birthday gifts for film photographers.

DOES IT SUIT AN EDC ENTHUSIAST?

For an everyday carry enthusiast who shoots 35mm, CANISTER 135 provides a dedicated place for one cartridge. It is 43 mm in diameter, 57.8 mm tall, and weighs 122 g without film. Its appeal is the finish and feel of metal; it is not a multi-roll case. Find out who it suits in our gift guide.