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K-9 · 09-06-2009, 03:37 PM

For the 6x7 film loading newbies, here's a vid showing how it's done on the 67II.

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmJHVVaWRBg[/yt]

tuco · 09-06-2009, 09:22 PM

LOL, dude put the friggen body cap on that camera. And per the manual, and good practice, you should place your finger on the film side roller while you're winding those first few cranks to provide tension and ensure a good tight start with no slack in the take-up spool.

I'd say if you need video instructions to load this camera, you're greener than a n00b.

**Rorschach** · 09-07-2009, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by tuco

LOL, dude put the friggen body cap on that camera. And per the manual, and good practice, you should place your finger on the film side roller while you're winding those first few cranks to provide tension and ensure a good tight start with no slack in the take-up spool.

I'd say if you need video instructions to load this camera, you're greener than a n00b.

Having video instructions available isn't a bad thing in general. I learnt to load the 6x7 the hard way, practising with old throwaway film but wouldn't have said no to good video instructions. The missing body cap is a pretty big minus here though. The body is going to full of dust etc. in no time.

K-9 · 09-07-2009, 10:10 AM

Yes, the first thing I noticed was the missing body cap. I suspect he was either too lazy to grab it, or just has a camera/lens setup and no body cap. Easier to show changing film without the lens on.

One thing I always do is use a microfiber cloth when I change the pressure plate from 120 to 220. I never use my bare hands. He doesn't really show you how to seal the roll. There's two types, lick 'em and stick 'em, and self seal stickers.

Last edited by K-9; 09-07-2009 at 10:15 AM.

Ratmagiclady · 09-07-2009, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by K-9

Yes, the first thing I noticed was the missing body cap. I suspect he was either too lazy to grab it, or just has a camera/lens setup and no body cap. Easier to show changing film without the lens on.

One thing I always do is use a microfiber cloth when I change the pressure plate from 120 to 220. I never use my bare hands. He doesn't really show you how to seal the roll. There's two types, lick 'em and stick 'em, and self seal stickers.

Those self-sealing ones confuse me, now. I have just enough body-memory to keep licking em without thinking.

Eric · 09-08-2009, 08:03 PM

The body cap isn't important except for a dust situation. Live film won't be moved into the format until the door is closed and film is advanced about nine inches through the body. I do agree the video is a bit much.

09-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	How to load film in a Pentax 67 For the 6x7 film loading newbies, here's a vid showing how it's done on the 67II. [yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmJHVVaWRBg[/yt]

09-06-2009, 09:22 PM	#2
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	LOL, dude put the friggen body cap on that camera. And per the manual, and good practice, you should place your finger on the film side roller while you're winding those first few cranks to provide tension and ensure a good tight start with no slack in the take-up spool. I'd say if you need video instructions to load this camera, you're greener than a n00b. Last edited by tuco; 09-06-2009 at 09:29 PM.

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09-07-2009, 01:37 AM	#3
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by tuco LOL, dude put the friggen body cap on that camera. And per the manual, and good practice, you should place your finger on the film side roller while you're winding those first few cranks to provide tension and ensure a good tight start with no slack in the take-up spool. I'd say if you need video instructions to load this camera, you're greener than a n00b. Having video instructions available isn't a bad thing in general. I learnt to load the 6x7 the hard way, practising with old throwaway film but wouldn't have said no to good video instructions. The missing body cap is a pretty big minus here though. The body is going to full of dust etc. in no time.

09-07-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971 Original Poster	Yes, the first thing I noticed was the missing body cap. I suspect he was either too lazy to grab it, or just has a camera/lens setup and no body cap. Easier to show changing film without the lens on. One thing I always do is use a microfiber cloth when I change the pressure plate from 120 to 220. I never use my bare hands. He doesn't really show you how to seal the roll. There's two types, lick 'em and stick 'em, and self seal stickers. Last edited by K-9; 09-07-2009 at 10:15 AM.

09-07-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by K-9 Yes, the first thing I noticed was the missing body cap. I suspect he was either too lazy to grab it, or just has a camera/lens setup and no body cap. Easier to show changing film without the lens on. One thing I always do is use a microfiber cloth when I change the pressure plate from 120 to 220. I never use my bare hands. He doesn't really show you how to seal the roll. There's two types, lick 'em and stick 'em, and self seal stickers. Those self-sealing ones confuse me, now. I have just enough body-memory to keep licking em without thinking.

09-08-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
Eric New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Knoxville Posts: 6	The body cap isn't important except for a dust situation. Live film won't be moved into the format until the door is closed and film is advanced about nine inches through the body. I do agree the video is a bit much.

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