Mamiya/Sekor 500DTL and Film

photographyguy74 · 06-28-2014, 07:19 AM

I just purchased a Mamiya/Sekor 500DTL 35mm camera and I have a question about it. According to the instruction manual, you can use either 20-exposure or 36-exposure rolls of film in it. Does this mean that I can only use modern-day 36-exposure rolls of film in it or can I use 24-exposure rolls of film? I have tried looking on the internet but I have not found the answer so far.

**boriscleto** · 06-28-2014, 07:46 AM

24 & 36 exposure film rolls are just fine.

photographyguy74 · 06-28-2014, 07:53 AM

Okay. Thank you. I wasn't certain.

vonBaloney · 06-28-2014, 08:10 AM

I believe that model is purely mechanical. The camera doesn't know how long the rolls are -- obviously there is an upper limit and you need some leader for winding, but if you were making your own rolls they could be anywhere from 6-36...

06-28-2014, 07:19 AM	#1
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331	Mamiya/Sekor 500DTL and Film I just purchased a Mamiya/Sekor 500DTL 35mm camera and I have a question about it. According to the instruction manual, you can use either 20-exposure or 36-exposure rolls of film in it. Does this mean that I can only use modern-day 36-exposure rolls of film in it or can I use 24-exposure rolls of film? I have tried looking on the internet but I have not found the answer so far.

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06-28-2014, 07:46 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 15,550	24 & 36 exposure film rolls are just fine.

06-28-2014, 07:53 AM	#3
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	Okay. Thank you. I wasn't certain.

06-28-2014, 08:10 AM	#4
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5,393	I believe that model is purely mechanical. The camera doesn't know how long the rolls are -- obviously there is an upper limit and you need some leader for winding, but if you were making your own rolls they could be anywhere from 6-36...

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