Wednesday, November 23, 2005

For a Friend

A daylight demonstration of loading 35mm film onto a stainless steel reel.


Gather what you'll need (the basics). ^


Trim lead edge square. ^


Orient reel properly. ^


Secure lead edge using the clip, or your thumb (if clip is absent). ^


Pinch/squeeze edges of film slightly. ^


Wind film onto the reel by rotating the reel counter-clockwise. ^


Cut film to release it from the canister. ^






Place film in tank, and cover.