Fairkid Posted September 26, 2015 Share #41 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Using a changing tent is a huge improvement over a bag. Adorama do a really good one for around £35. I also insert the leader into the reel before putting it into the tent. Once it's past the little ratchet balls on the reel I don't even bother to pull the film out as I go, I just use the ratcheting motion to pull out the film from the canister for me. This stops any twists or creases etc. You can get a feel for when you are close to the end of the rewinding of a film. It pops out of the tulip and you can feel it, then you just wind a tiny bit more and open the camera - then no need to fish for the leader. More simplicity and rhythm to the process makes it all so much more enjoyable. Edited September 26, 2015 by Fairkid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beresford Posted November 6, 2015 Share #42 Posted November 6, 2015 Something that has worked for me is to load the reel under a tap or in water. You can't do that in a changing bag, of course! but if you are desperate - perhaps you are working in humid conditions - the film will go in easily. And although absolute darkness is best, if you are quick about it you can load at night in a dark corner. But I don't suppose there is a reader of this site who won't have sympathy with you in these situations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnuyork Posted November 20, 2015 Share #43 Posted November 20, 2015 I used the plastic auto loading reels in high school, but in college we were taught to use the metal reels. Once you got used to them they were fine. I did botch a couple rolls, but afterwards I learned what to "feel" for and start over if there was a problem. Practice with your ruined film. I have these same metal reels in my home now, but I find it even more challenging using the metal reels for 120. I need more practice with those, but I don't shoot 120 often (nor 35mm anymore, sadly - need to change that) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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