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

Platapus · 06-04-10, 09:04 PM

I wish I had a dollar for every time I incorrectly loaded my Canon AE1 and ended up with the film not advancing.

I lost some unrepeatable pictures that way.

Kudos for using film.

I still have my film cameras (3)

AVGWarhawk · 06-04-10, 10:11 PM

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I wish I had a dollar for every time I incorrectly loaded my Canon AE1 and ended up with the film not advancing.

I have done that countless times. I took photography in HS. We loaded and reused film containers to save money. The school had its own darkroom. Great class and I had a great time. My dad was sort of a camera buff. He has well over 1000 slides of us kids and trips, etc. They do not do slides anymore. We had them transfered to DVD. I understand Kodachrome is not being made anymore.

Admiral8Q · 06-05-10, 05:51 AM

I started my photography with a 110 film camera. It does take practice, but also an acute visual perceptive. These were done with an 800 disposible 35mm several years ago. 2002 I think?

For example, (50% of actual size)

Jimbuna · 06-05-10, 07:48 AM

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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

Jimbuna · 06-05-10, 01:21 PM

OM-1 user manual

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography...nual/index.htm

ivank · 06-05-10, 02:47 PM

Thank you

Jimbuna · 06-05-10, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ivank

Thank you

No problem....I took for granted you knew how to work the damn thing, otherwise I would have posted the link earlier

Crack on...you have a good piece of kit

ivank · 06-05-10, 04:32 PM

yea, i thought it would be easy like modern cameras

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

06-04-10, 09:04 PM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I wish I had a dollar for every time I incorrectly loaded my Canon AE1 and ended up with the film not advancing. I lost some unrepeatable pictures that way. Kudos for using film. I still have my film cameras (3) __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-05-10, 05:51 AM	#9
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,077 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I started my photography with a 110 film camera. It does take practice, but also an acute visual perceptive. These were done with an 800 disposible 35mm several years ago. 2002 I think? For example, (50% of actual size) __________________

06-05-10, 09:04 AM	#11
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, 01:21 PM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	OM-1 user manual http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography...nual/index.htm __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-05-10, 02:47 PM	#13
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	Thank you __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

06-05-10, 04:32 PM	#15
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	yea, i thought it would be easy like modern cameras __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1