re winding film

chuff · 10-22-2020, 03:56 AM

Good afternoon to the forum

Ive just finished my first roll of film but Ive not idea how to wind the film on ready for processing.

Can anyone on the forum help please. I want to insure I do this correctly before opening the camera

Thank you

Brisboy · 10-22-2020, 04:42 AM

Hi, definitely don't open the back until you've wound the film back into the canister. What model is it? I'm sure someone will help.

chuff · 10-22-2020, 04:49 AM

Its a 6X7. I certainly would not.

The issue is the re winding of the film when finished

SharkyCA · 10-22-2020, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by chuff

Good afternoon to the forum

Ive just finished my first roll of film but Ive not idea how to wind the film on ready for processing.

Can anyone on the forum help please. I want to insure I do this correctly before opening the camera

Check it out, link to YouTube.

Thank you

You Tube

chuff · 10-22-2020, 04:53 AM

Thank you but I need the rewind on a 6x7 which is different to the enclosed vid

**ismaelg** · 10-22-2020, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

Hello,

You don't rewind 120 film. It has a paper backing to protect it. At the end of the roll you crank the lever a few times to ensure the roll is all the way in the take up spool. There is typically a sticker or tape that says EXPOSED you use to keep it from unwinding. You take it out and the swap the empty spool on the left to the right so you can load the next roll.
Hope this helps.

*EDIT* found this video on Youtube:

You Tube

Thanks,

**gofour3** · 10-22-2020, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by chuff

Good afternoon to the forum

Ive just finished my first roll of film but Ive not idea how to wind the film on ready for processing.

Can anyone on the forum help please. I want to insure I do this correctly before opening the camera

Thank you

Here is a link to the 6x7 manual:

Pentax 6x7 Manual

It goes over film loading/unloading.

Phil.

derekmadge · 11-02-2020, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Here is a link to the 6x7 manual:

Pentax 6x7 Manual

It goes over film loading/unloading.

Phil.

I recall drooling over this and a Mamiya but both were out of my price range. Did loading or unloading need to be done in the dark? With no canister, how did light not ruin the film?

**ismaelg** · 11-02-2020, 05:26 PM

Hello,

120 Film has a paper backing that protects the film. The paper has a long leading and trailing extensions that as long as it is properly wrapped around the spool (at the beginning and at the end) it is safe to work outside of darkness. Of course if you open the back mid roll it will be ruined.

Thanks,

derekmadge · 11-03-2020, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Hello,

120 Film has a paper backing that protects the film. The paper has a long leading and trailing extensions that as long as it is properly wrapped around the spool (at the beginning and at the end) it is safe to work outside of darkness. Of course if you open the back mid roll it will be ruined.

Thanks,

Thank you for that! As you described it, I started to remember my dad's camera that used something similar, back in the early 1960s or before.

Field Films · 12-14-2020, 05:46 AM

You don't rewind 120 film. Check other answers here too.

Lord Lucan · 12-14-2020, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Of course if you open the back mid roll it will be ruined.

Yeah, not a good idea, but strictly speaking, in the case of 120 film, only the frames in between the two reels, ie the unrolled part, will be ruined. The parts of the film rolled up in their reels would be protected by the paper backing. So if you were to open the back accidentally (perhaps if you thought the roll was finished) it would still be worth closing it again, finishing the roll, and developing it.

35mmfilmfan · 12-14-2020, 06:43 AM

Using a medium format film camera with interchangeable backs, it is possible to change films (for example, mono to colour) mid-roll by swapping the back over. The film in the removeable back, both exposed and unused, is protected by a dark slide, interlocked so the back cannot be removed unless it has been inserted correctly.

ZombieArmy · 12-15-2020, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Yeah, not a good idea, but strictly speaking, in the case of 120 film, only the frames in between the two reels, ie the unrolled part, will be ruined. The parts of the film rolled up in their reels would be protected by the paper backing. So if you were to open the back accidentally (perhaps if you thought the roll was finished) it would still be worth closing it again, finishing the roll, and developing it.

I've even opened up 35mm film and most of the film was fine after shooting a 36 exposure role. Only the last few shots were really ruined.

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-16-2020, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I've even opened up 35mm film and most of the film was fine after shooting a 36 exposure role. Only the last few shots were really ruined.

Aren't you the lucky one! I've done that disaster once or twice (or more

) and had no good results, ever.

10-22-2020, 03:56 AM	#1
chuff Guest	re winding film Good afternoon to the forum Ive just finished my first roll of film but Ive not idea how to wind the film on ready for processing. Can anyone on the forum help please. I want to insure I do this correctly before opening the camera Thank you

12-14-2020, 06:39 AM	#12
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by ismaelg Of course if you open the back mid roll it will be ruined. Yeah, not a good idea, but strictly speaking, in the case of 120 film, only the frames in between the two reels, ie the unrolled part, will be ruined. The parts of the film rolled up in their reels would be protected by the paper backing. So if you were to open the back accidentally (perhaps if you thought the roll was finished) it would still be worth closing it again, finishing the roll, and developing it. Last edited by Lord Lucan; 12-14-2020 at 06:40 AM. Reason: Clarified this is about 120 film

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10-22-2020, 04:42 AM	#2
Brisboy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cairns, Qld Posts: 204	Hi, definitely don't open the back until you've wound the film back into the canister. What model is it? I'm sure someone will help.

10-22-2020, 04:49 AM	#3
chuff Guest	Its a 6X7. I certainly would not. The issue is the re winding of the film when finished

10-22-2020, 04:53 AM	#5
chuff Guest	Thank you but I need the rewind on a 6x7 which is different to the enclosed vid

10-22-2020, 08:05 AM - 1 Like	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by chuff Good afternoon to the forum Ive just finished my first roll of film but Ive not idea how to wind the film on ready for processing. Can anyone on the forum help please. I want to insure I do this correctly before opening the camera Thank you Here is a link to the 6x7 manual: Pentax 6x7 Manual It goes over film loading/unloading. Phil.

11-02-2020, 05:00 PM	#8
derekmadge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 113	Originally posted by gofour3 Here is a link to the 6x7 manual: Pentax 6x7 Manual It goes over film loading/unloading. Phil. I recall drooling over this and a Mamiya but both were out of my price range. Did loading or unloading need to be done in the dark? With no canister, how did light not ruin the film?

11-02-2020, 05:26 PM	#9
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	Hello, 120 Film has a paper backing that protects the film. The paper has a long leading and trailing extensions that as long as it is properly wrapped around the spool (at the beginning and at the end) it is safe to work outside of darkness. Of course if you open the back mid roll it will be ruined. Thanks,

11-03-2020, 08:09 PM	#10
derekmadge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 113	Originally posted by ismaelg Hello, 120 Film has a paper backing that protects the film. The paper has a long leading and trailing extensions that as long as it is properly wrapped around the spool (at the beginning and at the end) it is safe to work outside of darkness. Of course if you open the back mid roll it will be ruined. Thanks, Thank you for that! As you described it, I started to remember my dad's camera that used something similar, back in the early 1960s or before.

12-14-2020, 05:46 AM	#11
Field Films Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 69	You don't rewind 120 film. Check other answers here too.

12-14-2020, 06:43 AM	#13
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,338	Using a medium format film camera with interchangeable backs, it is possible to change films (for example, mono to colour) mid-roll by swapping the back over. The film in the removeable back, both exposed and unused, is protected by a dark slide, interlocked so the back cannot be removed unless it has been inserted correctly.

12-15-2020, 12:42 AM	#14
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Yeah, not a good idea, but strictly speaking, in the case of 120 film, only the frames in between the two reels, ie the unrolled part, will be ruined. The parts of the film rolled up in their reels would be protected by the paper backing. So if you were to open the back accidentally (perhaps if you thought the roll was finished) it would still be worth closing it again, finishing the roll, and developing it. I've even opened up 35mm film and most of the film was fine after shooting a 36 exposure role. Only the last few shots were really ruined.

12-16-2020, 11:01 AM	#15
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I've even opened up 35mm film and most of the film was fine after shooting a 36 exposure role. Only the last few shots were really ruined. Aren't you the lucky one! I've done that disaster once or twice (or more ) and had no good results, ever.