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jhefner · 02-08-2013, 05:48 PM

I have a Pentax p30t and I bought new film for it, I thought I put it in the right way but I guess I didn't. I'll load the film in the camera and start taking pictures, but when I put the film up to a light I don't see any pictures. Any help. I'm a newbie when I comes to film cameras.

Ole · 02-08-2013, 05:57 PM

I assume that you got the film developed at a reputable photofinisher so we can rule out a film development problem.

Then perhaps the film wasn't loaded correctly? Did the frame counter (the little window to the right) count up to 24 or 36 as you took the pictures?

**ivanvernon** · 02-08-2013, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by Ole

I assume that you got the film developed at a reputable photofinisher so we can rule out a film development problem.

Then perhaps the film wasn't loaded correctly? Did the frame counter (the little window to the right) count up to 24 or 36 as you took the pictures?

If you take the out and look at it before sending it out to process, you will never see any pictures on it. The film is ruined by being exposed to light.

manacho2005 · 02-08-2013, 06:22 PM

I hope he means the negatives....

jhefner · 02-09-2013, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

If you take the out and look at it before sending it out to process, you will never see any pictures on it. The film is ruined by being exposed to light.

Well I knew with some film you can look in the light to see the pictures but I didn't know you couldn't with this kind of film. This is my first film camera so I might have a few questions about it later on down the road. Thank you so much.

wombat2go · 02-09-2013, 09:49 AM

Hi, jhefner,
You might be able to download the P30t manual for your camera
Page 15 shows how to rewind the film back inside the light-proof canister and then unload the film canister. The film must be kept inside the canister because it will be ruined if you pull the film out to look.
Then you have to take the canister to a shop to be "processed". Such a shop will return either prints and/or a cd with scans of your photos.
You should also ask for your negatives to be returned. The negatives are actually the original film in the canister.
I tried to find a link to an explanation of all this on wiki, but it starts by assuming the person already knows that the film must removed from camera and sent to be "processed".
Photographic processing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good luck with your next roll of film.

**paulh** · 02-09-2013, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by jhefner

Well I knew with some film you can look in the light to see the pictures but I didn't know you couldn't with this kind of film. This is my first film camera so I might have a few questions about it later on down the road. Thank you so much.

Oops. I think you need to find your owner's manual and carefully read about film handling. If you don't have the manual, you can probably find a copy online. Reading up on the basics for film cameras would be helpful, too. Good luck.

edit: wombat has good advice above ^^.

**boriscleto** · 02-09-2013, 09:55 AM

The manual is available here...

Pentax Manuals

Pages 11-15 provide instructions on loading and unloading film.

02-08-2013, 05:48 PM	#1
jhefner New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	My pentax p30t I have a Pentax p30t and I bought new film for it, I thought I put it in the right way but I guess I didn't. I'll load the film in the camera and start taking pictures, but when I put the film up to a light I don't see any pictures. Any help. I'm a newbie when I comes to film cameras.

02-09-2013, 09:49 AM	#6
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Hi, jhefner, You might be able to download the P30t manual for your camera Page 15 shows how to rewind the film back inside the light-proof canister and then unload the film canister. The film must be kept inside the canister because it will be ruined if you pull the film out to look. Then you have to take the canister to a shop to be "processed". Such a shop will return either prints and/or a cd with scans of your photos. You should also ask for your negatives to be returned. The negatives are actually the original film in the canister. I tried to find a link to an explanation of all this on wiki, but it starts by assuming the person already knows that the film must removed from camera and sent to be "processed". Photographic processing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Good luck with your next roll of film. Last edited by wombat2go; 02-09-2013 at 09:56 AM.

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02-08-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	I assume that you got the film developed at a reputable photofinisher so we can rule out a film development problem. Then perhaps the film wasn't loaded correctly? Did the frame counter (the little window to the right) count up to 24 or 36 as you took the pictures?

02-08-2013, 06:15 PM	#3
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Ole I assume that you got the film developed at a reputable photofinisher so we can rule out a film development problem. Then perhaps the film wasn't loaded correctly? Did the frame counter (the little window to the right) count up to 24 or 36 as you took the pictures? If you take the out and look at it before sending it out to process, you will never see any pictures on it. The film is ruined by being exposed to light.

02-08-2013, 06:22 PM	#4
manacho2005 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Red Oak, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 462	I hope he means the negatives....

02-09-2013, 09:35 AM	#5
jhefner New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon If you take the out and look at it before sending it out to process, you will never see any pictures on it. The film is ruined by being exposed to light. Well I knew with some film you can look in the light to see the pictures but I didn't know you couldn't with this kind of film. This is my first film camera so I might have a few questions about it later on down the road. Thank you so much.

02-09-2013, 09:53 AM	#7
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by jhefner Well I knew with some film you can look in the light to see the pictures but I didn't know you couldn't with this kind of film. This is my first film camera so I might have a few questions about it later on down the road. Thank you so much. Oops. I think you need to find your owner's manual and carefully read about film handling. If you don't have the manual, you can probably find a copy online. Reading up on the basics for film cameras would be helpful, too. Good luck. edit: wombat has good advice above ^^.

02-09-2013, 09:55 AM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	The manual is available here... Pentax Manuals Pages 11-15 provide instructions on loading and unloading film.

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