And...I am an idiot.

ivank · 06-04-10, 06:53 PM

So a couple of weeks ago I found a film SLR camera, and I today was able to finally use it because I went to that camera superstore B&H Photo in NYC. So I have this camera, I buy film, and went to fleet week with some friends.

I had my G10 as backup.

I am snapping pictures of amazing stuff and I run out of film. Being a person who has never used film, I opened up the camera exposing the film to the sun.

amist yells from others with film cameras, and my friends giving me this "god help you" look to me.

So yea, great pictures gone! and I still have no idea on how to get the film out of this camera

CaptainHaplo · 06-04-10, 07:11 PM

Ivank - a lack of knowledge or experience with something you have never worked with before is not idiocy. Its called a learning experience.

So right now - your not an idiot.

If you do it again however, we will have to put you in the dunce cap and stick you in the corner. But I don't think that will be necessary.

ivank · 06-04-10, 07:14 PM

Thank you, I appreciate that

Buddahaid · 06-04-10, 07:25 PM

Most newer film camera auto advance the film and rewind it when used up, so this one must need you to manually advance the film between shots. My experience would say the left side will have a folding winding lever you pop up and wind clockwise to roll the fim back in the cartridge. You still need to open it in low light areas and put it in the plastic can after removing it.

ivank · 06-04-10, 07:27 PM

This camera is early 70s

ivank · 06-04-10, 08:08 PM

YEA! I learned how to remove the damaged film!!! Now to learn to remove good film

Jimbuna · 06-05-10, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Most newer film camera auto advance the film and rewind it when used up, so this one must need you to manually advance the film between shots. My experience would say the left side will have a folding winding lever you pop up and wind clockwise to roll the fim back in the cartridge. You still need to open it in low light areas and put it in the plastic can after removing it.

IIRC he has the Olympus OM-1

Right lever to advance to next frame and left lever as you have correctly stated.

Listen for the 'click' noise and end of the feeling of resistance.......this will tell you when the film is fully rewound into the cartridge/barrel.

Better luck next time...it does get easier with practice though

SteamWake · 06-05-10, 09:04 AM

Most of the older slr's have a 'release' button. When you reach the end of the spool you click the release button and manually wind the film back into the can while stil in the camera. Then the can can be removed and placed in a container.

Best to remove the film can in subdued light not bright sunshine and get it into its container asap.

I would suggest searching the web for a user manual for your specific camera and read it

raymond6751 · 06-05-10, 06:09 PM

Today you get tiny manuals with even tinnier print, but you must try.

All the instructions should be there.

My first 8mm film camera, years ago, I went to a movie and secretly filmed some good scenes. It was dark in the theatre, so I didn't clue in that I had kept the lense cap on the whole time. I thought I couldn't see because it was so dark.

Ha!

ivank · 06-06-10, 12:40 PM

Taking some shots, not great, just some of my house and backyard. Will get it developed soon and scan them on to here

06-04-10, 06:53 PM	#1
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	And...I am an idiot. So a couple of weeks ago I found a film SLR camera, and I today was able to finally use it because I went to that camera superstore B&H Photo in NYC. So I have this camera, I buy film, and went to fleet week with some friends. I had my G10 as backup. I am snapping pictures of amazing stuff and I run out of film. Being a person who has never used film, I opened up the camera exposing the film to the sun. amist yells from others with film cameras, and my friends giving me this "god help you" look to me. So yea, great pictures gone! and I still have no idea on how to get the film out of this camera __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

06-04-10, 07:11 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Ivank - a lack of knowledge or experience with something you have never worked with before is not idiocy. Its called a learning experience. So right now - your not an idiot. If you do it again however, we will have to put you in the dunce cap and stick you in the corner. But I don't think that will be necessary. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

06-04-10, 07:14 PM	#3
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	Thank you, I appreciate that __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

06-04-10, 07:25 PM	#4
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Most newer film camera auto advance the film and rewind it when used up, so this one must need you to manually advance the film between shots. My experience would say the left side will have a folding winding lever you pop up and wind clockwise to roll the fim back in the cartridge. You still need to open it in low light areas and put it in the plastic can after removing it. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

06-04-10, 07:27 PM	#5
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	This camera is early 70s __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

06-04-10, 08:08 PM	#6
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	YEA! I learned how to remove the damaged film!!! Now to learn to remove good film __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

06-05-10, 09:04 AM	#8
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Most of the older slr's have a 'release' button. When you reach the end of the spool you click the release button and manually wind the film back into the can while stil in the camera. Then the can can be removed and placed in a container. Best to remove the film can in subdued light not bright sunshine and get it into its container asap. I would suggest searching the web for a user manual for your specific camera and read it __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648 Last edited by SteamWake; 06-05-10 at 09:05 AM. Reason: new keyboard

06-05-10, 06:09 PM	#9
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Read the fine print Today you get tiny manuals with even tinnier print, but you must try. All the instructions should be there. My first 8mm film camera, years ago, I went to a movie and secretly filmed some good scenes. It was dark in the theatre, so I didn't clue in that I had kept the lense cap on the whole time. I thought I couldn't see because it was so dark. Ha! __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

06-06-10, 12:40 PM	#10
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	Taking some shots, not great, just some of my house and backyard. Will get it developed soon and scan them on to here __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

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