@dubpsychosis88 You haven't wound far enough. Keep winding slowly, looking for the "next frame" warning markers. These are usually dots, squares or if you are using Kodak film, text ( Kodak Kodak Kodak). When you see the markers, slow down, and the frame number will appear. The numbers probably be upside down. Don't worry, that's normal.
@chochogurl1994 120 is the name of the type of film used in this camera. ISO refers to the speed or sensitivity of the film. The Diana and most other lo-fi cameras work well with ISO 400 film. If you use a slower film (lower ISO number and less sensitive to light), you will need to shoot under brightly lit daylight scenes.
To summarize, for the Diana+ or F+, you want to get a roll of 120 film, with an ISO rating of 400.
@Jenspark1 You need to wind a little further. Keep winding until you see a frame number. If the dots are repeating in a row, then they are the marker warning, telling you " A frame number is about to appear, so slow down!". When you see the frame number, stop. The numbers will be upside down. that is normal.
when i loaded my film into my holgawood camera, i used the urban outfitters color negative film, when i winded the film there were dots instead of numbers, is that normal or is it not winded enough????
@tw0artzy4you You haven't wound far enough. The dots are probably the frame number warning, so wind slowly until the frame number appears. It will be upside down, but that's normal.
Hi. I just got my first black and white back and the pictures was awesome. And im a noob with analog cameras:) One question thoe. I dont remember how it was the first time, but now i loaded my first color 120 mm film and the number 1 is up side down. Is that wrong? Does the viewfinder work with the 35 mm back? Tnx alot. Great videoes.
@m4tthi4z Upside down numbers are normal. For the viewfinder, remember that you are only using about 32% of the total 120 image area, so you'll have to center your subject. If you don't like the tight cropped look, pair the 35mm back with either the Super Wide angle lens or the Fisheye lens. With the fisheye lens, you won't get the circular edge, because it's cropped out.
@kaituba oh thanks. I freaked out and had to reload my film because I thought the numbers were supposed to be right side up. Did it in a dark bathroom, hope i didnt ruin the film >.>
i have a question. when i got my diana it didnt come with that insert thing. and i have been taking pictures on 16. will it come out okay?? whats going to happen?
@MyLeftTriggersBroken Your photos will overlap a little bit on the left and right edges, since the images without the mask are slightly wider than the 16 frame setting. I wouldn't worry about it too much, it might be an interesting effect.
@courtneymg93 It's largely a personal choice, but I find that 16 works pretty well for me. You get less vignetting, but my original vintage Diana only shot 16 frames at the same size negative, so I don't feel like I am losing anything, since this is closer to what the original cameras shoot. If you are a beginner, try the 16 frame mode, it will give you more frames to work with. Just remember that you will be getting some slight cropping with the smaller negative.
Hi! I'm about to buy one of these camera's but i'm new to this and i'm not sure how do you get the pictures? Can you upload them to your computer? Or do you have to take them to a shop to print them?? sorry for the question but i'm new to this :)
I'm gonna buy one too :-). You would have to take the film to a shop for prints. The only way of getting them onto a computer would be to scan the prints.
@xPiecesOfMe The camera uses film, which after it is done taking photos, is processed and printed. The negatives or prints can then be scanned to upload to your computer. It is usually easier to have the lab scan them to CD for you. It currently costs me about $16 a roll for processing and printing a color roll of negative film, with no prints at my local lab.
@pinkskurka Yes, you can, but when using 35mm film in a DianaF+, it is only using 32% of the image area. This means you are effectively cropping the image down. You have to be careful to center your subject in the viewfinder, because won't get the full viewfinder in the image. What's getting cropped out? The darkened, vignetted corners. The image is also using the center portion of the lens, which is the sharpest, so no interesting out of focus bits. Consider getting a lo-fi 35mm cam.
@thatsbliss The panorama insert allows for overlapping images. You will need a film scanner to take advantage of these extra wide overlapped images. The other insert allows for slightly cropped images and you will get 16 images per roll as opposed to the 12 images with no insert.
@ssivvl 120 film can create beautiful images with the signature vignetted corners, but it is harder to find, more expensive per image to buy film and get processed, and harder to find a lab to get processed. 35mm film, is a smaller negative, but you get more frames per roll, cheaper, easier to find and can be processed at any 1hour lab.If you are a film newbie, get a 35mm camera like the Holga 135.
although i love photography sorry but i am really disappointed about the 120film!where the hell i will find it?i went in 4 stores just to find the normal one.really disappointed!
@levinia1 120 film is pretty much only used by lo-fi photographers and professionals these days. Look for a Professional Photo supply store. If there isn't one nearby, order online from BH Photo Video or Freestyle Photo Supply.
@jayriel If you are a beginner, I recommend a 35mm lo-fi cam, like the Holga 135. The mini is fun, but the one I have is a little too soft focus for my taste.
Hi Kai. I've watched all your videos having just bought a Diana +multi pinhole camera. It came in a bundle with Ilford Delta 400 b&w film. The film look a lot less wide than the film you use in this video and having tried you modification I still cannnot get the spool to take up the film. There is no 'teeth' in the spool and it just snaps out again and again. Am I using the wrong film as it seems extremely difficult to load.
Hi Kai. I've watched all your videos having just bought a Diana +multi pinhole camera. It came in a bundle with Ilford Delta 400 b&w film. The film look a lot less wide than the film you use in this video and having tried you modification I still cannnot get the spool to take up the film. There is no 'teeth' in the spool and it just snaps out again and again. Am I using the wrong film as it seems extremely difficult to load.
I've had my Diana+ for a while, and so far the only thing keeping me from carrying it with me everywhere are the small setbacks I've had with loading the film itself. I've tried two rolls of color film, neither of which turned out well. I just finished a B&W roll that I'm hoping has done better...
A friend of mine who also has a Diana tells me I have to load the color film in complete darkness. True? I've tried it before, but it didn't turn out so well. Do I have to do the same with the B&W?
@SaturnAngel587 No, the film and camera are designed to load in subdued light. You might get some leaks and burns from loading in bright sunlight. If you need to load in sunlight, use your shadow to shield the film. Same rules apply to both color and black and white.
hiya i have a noob question :P i'm thinking about getting a diana+ and i was wondering what kinds of film do i have to buy? do they take the lomography ones that have all the cool colours and stuff? or is there special film specifically for the camera? XD
@davidshurrmusic Lomography films are mostly rebranded color films. Except for the redscale film, which is color film that has been reloaded backwards, you can get the same results using mainstream branded films like Kodak Portra or Fuji 400HD or Superia. These films have good color saturation and under the right conditions can really pop.
@kaituba yeah i've been using lomo's colour negative (with my new Diana Black jack :D) because it's the cheapest I can get here in Hong Kong. I'll have a look when I'm in England. Thanks so much man!
@BigAL0006 You will have to find a pro lab or a small specialty lab that can work with 120 film. If there are no labs nearby, look for a processing lab that will accept rolls of film by mail. Otherwise, consider getting a 35mm lo-fi camera.
@epyy2110 When you get your film processed, ask the lab if they can scan the image to CD for you. This is an additional costs, but if you get scans instead of prints, you can cut the costs down somewhat.
When I was loading my diana, I started freaking out because it didn't seem like my film was winding. So I opened it, and I saw the warning markers. Since I opened it, will this damage my film? Or can I still shoot with it?
When I was loading my diana, I started freaking out because it didn't seem like my film was winding. So I opened it, and I saw the warning markers. Since I opened it, will this damage my film? Or can I still shoot with it?
@didigotsoul If you hadn't wound the film too far, you may only get a heavy amount of light leakage. If you were near or on the first exposure, you might lose more, but go ahead and shoot with it. You never know what works and what doesn't. You'll know next time to be patient and keep winding.
hello Kai, thank you so much for your tutorials. I just got my LOMO and thank you for being my teacher. Also, I got too excited with all the exposures that I think I'm going to over exposed my film cause I was reading the instructions and they said something about me counting to 20 and holding the shutter and let go and I think I'm only suppose to do that during night... OH dear... also, are you in the states? Cause here in HK developing the films are quite costly....
@dgrlhoscrms The long exposures are for night photos and low light photos. For daytime shooting, you set the shutter to "N". Check out my video, Shooting with Diana.
when i loaded the film into my diana, i couldnt see the numbers through the hole at all. i dont kno if i didnt wind it enough or what. i tried winding it more until i saw them but i was afraid i wouldnt ever and that i'd end up wasting the whole role. what am i doing wrong?
@eliyahnacarr Be patient. The first time you do this, it will seem to take forever. Keep winding until you see the frame warning markers. Depending on the film, it will be a line of dots or squares, or in the case of Kodak, a line of text ( Kodak Kodak Kodak) Slow down and wind until you see the number.If the number is upside down, this is normal. You may also see some random lines or marks go by in the window. Ignore them and keep winding.
@eliyahnacarr hello! the same happened to me at the beginning... so i opened it again :S but my problem was the lack of light (my room with the light on)... my film is black and the numbers are white and they're very hard to see, i can't see them at all indoor, i need to go outside... daylight.
@Lauren95 yes, the set up is the same for a vintage Diana. For a vintage Diana, they tend to leak more light than the Lomography replicas. I use black masking tape on all the seams, and also use little bits of tape to cover the openings on the aperture control, shutter control and the lock on the bottom of the camera.
@ExcuseMeMrPresident Diana+ cameras like films with an ISO 400, but you can use a slower ISO (160 or 200) if you are shooting in bright sunlight. For specific film recommendations, go to my blog at dianacameraDOTcom (replace the DOT with a . -sorry youtube doesn't like links) and in the search box in the right hand column, enter "what film Diana" and you should find my post on the subject.
hey i have a question.. i used kodak 120 film and if you have used it before, i bet you know that it's very hard to spot the number "one" .. so i had been scrolling for a while and didn't see a one.. i got really worried that i had missed it .. so i opened the back to check if everything was okay.. only afterwards I realized that opening the back probably really wasn't a smart thing to do.. is my film ruined?
@lindsayvdb If you found that you hadn't wound far enough, you may have partially flashed the first frame or so. You may have prominent light leaks on a few frames, but I would bet most of the roll is ok. go ahead and finish shooting out the roll and see what you got. Welcome to the life of a lo-fi photographer!
hey! :) everything's left sooo clearly. But I still have one question. Do I have to load my film in complete darkness? The Instructions Manual didn't mention that, but I know some Holga cameras 120mm where you have to avoid light so the film don't get veiled. Is this the same case? I'll be waiting for your reply, thank you!!! :D
@mariajouu You don't have to load it in complete darkness. Subdued light is best. If outdoors, open shade, but in a pinch, use your shadow to shield the camera and film from direct sunlight.
hi thanks so so so super much for this video. i've got the confidence to put my film in! after 10 days!!! :D
but right, i've got a problem, what's with the 12 and 16 thing? it's size difference. okay now i've put in the smaller frame in and rolled it, so which number should i follow? seriously hope you could reply asap. =\
Hi very helpful clip but i ran into a problem in using ilford brand film i loaded the film and then i began to turn advance wheel the looking out for the number one and i turned for a while and saw nothing then after a while the advance wheel got hard to turn so i just stoped and there was one arrow pointing in the clockwise direction any idea what is wrong?
Hi very helpful clip but i ran into a problem in using ilford brand film i loaded the film and then i began to turn advance wheel the looking out for the number one and i turned for a while and saw nothing then after a while the advance wheel got hard to turn so i just stoped and there was one arrow pointing in the clockwise direction any idea what is wrong?
@MoribundTreeRecords It sounds like the film is misaligned, which is why it has become difficult to turn the advance wheel. The film is getting bound up. In complete darkness, open up the camera back and rewind the film. Put a rubber band or tape the roll shut. Then check out my video- Diana Camera Mod: better loading
when i load the film, shut the back and wind it on ready to take a picture, the film seems to be too loose and slips about inside, making the frame unaligned. I can tell this because the frame number slips along to the right , without any winding.
After seeing a couple how-to videos, i am fairly certain i have loaded it correctly, but is there anything i may be doing wrong, or anything i can do to resolve my problem?
when i load the film, shut the back and wind it on ready to take a picture, the film seems to be too loose and slips about inside, making the frame unaligned. I can tell this because the frame number slips along to the right , without any winding.
After seeing a couple how-to videos, i am fairly certain i have loaded it correctly, but is there anything i may be doing wrong, or anything i can do to resolve my problem?
@NikO9394 It sounds like the film is falling off the little spindles that are supposed to hold it in place. Take a look at my Better Loading for the Diana+ video. It will show you how to modify the camera slightly for easier loading.
Hi,Thanks for the great videos.I have a question for you, While winding my film with the back on the camera.The reel taking the exposed film slipped so I had to open it up to put the reel back in place. My film was at number 1 when this happened,I have moved onto number 2 but will my whole film be ruined from being exposed to the light? Thanks.
i just loaded my kodak film and got nothing then a few lines, then i got a two? there was there meant to be a one or were the symbols representing the first one?
hey, i've had my diana f+ for awhile and every rolll of film i use doesn't have numbers on the back. also, on my first roll of film i never put in the 12 or 16 insert, does that mean my pictures are going to be ruined? and where do i get this film developed? thank you so much!
No numbers? There are some films that use black backing paper with white numbers. These are next to impossible to read, so I stick with the major film makers(Ilford, Fuji, Kodak), who mostly all use light colored backing paper with black numbers.
No insert is fine. The film counter slide must be pointing at the 12.
Film Processing? Go to my blog at dianacameraDOTcom -replace DOT with a .
Sorry, youtube doesn't like urls here.
Enter film processing in the search box on the right.
@whichoneisitt With no insert, if the frame counter was pointing at 12, you'll be fine. Even if it was set to 16, the frames won't be completely ruined. They will just overlap a bit.
i have fujifilm 120 film and when im scrolling to find the '1' it says "<-START" so i've just stopped there..im assuming thats what ive to do? or do i have to keep scrolling til the '1' is in the red window? thanks! :)
hi, thanks to share to clip, is reli help me..but i have a problem here...hope you can help me..now i try to snap black n white film, after i load in film i should turn till i can c the number '1' then only snap rite?but how come in black n white i trun quite a long time then i stil cant c the no '1' or no '2' then i should keep turning ? or black n white film is like tis ?hope u reli can reply...Thank you very much
If you have only loaded the camera a few times, it always seems to take a long time before the numbers show up in the counter window. If you are using an off-brand film or Lomography film, they often come with black backing paper with white numbers. With these films, it can be very hard to see the numbers.
Wind carefully and look very closely at the window to see the numbers.
The major film makers (Fuji, Kodak, Ilfored) films are easier to read, since they use light paper with black numbers.
got my dina f+ today, your video helped me a lot. But what is this little thing hangin from the kamera down, on the right side with this little strap?
That's the shutter release lock. With the camera shutter set to the B (Bulb) setting, the shutter lever is pressed down, and that little plastic bit is inserted to hold the shutter in the open position. You would use this when you take long exposure pinhole photos, or for night photography. It's a great idea, but I find that it is difficult to use. See my video for a Better Shutter Release Lock.
Hi, Kai. I just got my diana F+ today and excited as i was, it didn't work. It's because the take up spool keeps getting displaced when i turn the knob. That only happens when the back is on though. The take up spool gets shifted to the side, causing the film to get jammed and i can't turn the knob. Btw, I'm using Lomography 100 iso Black&White film. Is there anyway to fix this? Thank you.
Hi nessatie, Check out my Diana Camera Mod- Better Film Loading video. It addresses the problem you are having with the takeup spool moving out of position.
I like to buy my film at my local photo supply store (Glazers), but if you don't have a store nearby, try Freehand Photo Supply or BH Photo Video. They have good prices and fresh film.
BTW- the film name is 120 (not 120mm), a designation created by Kodak back in the early 1900s, and isn't a width like 35mm film. The actual width would be more like 70mm.
The Diana cameras shoot film, so you can't upload the photos without getting your film scanned (digitized). There are many labs which will scan the film when you get it processed. This is usually the most inexpensive way of doing this.
Hello, It is most likely that you have not wound your film far enough. Be patient. Wind your film slowly and carefully until you see the frame number. It will probably be upside down, but don't worry, that's normal.
Backwards? Do you mean that she put the film in so that the curve of the roll was away from the camera? When loading, the looking at the bottom of the film spool, the film should curl around the spool in a clockwise manner.
hi thanks for the helpful video but i cant figure out how to make my diana into pinhole camera. the booklet says something about removing the lens but i cant figure out and dont want to break anything. please help! can u make a vid n show?
hello, That's a good idea, and I have already made plans for making a shooting with the Diana pinhole. I shot one last year, but had to scrap the footage. I'll try again this year.
Hello Beebsy, You probably haven't wound the film far enough to see the frame number. Carefully and slowly keep winding, and the numbers should show up. They will appear upside down, but that's normal.
hi kai, so im going to turn 13 and i reaally want this cameraa but i cant decide between the diana mini or diana F+ Colette D: which one do u recommend?
Hi anapaolaph1, If you have never shot film before, I would recommend the Diana Mini. You can't get all the cool accessories that you can get with the F+, but the 35mm film is much, much easier and cheaper to buy and get processed. Try it out, and if see if you like shooting film. If so, then you can always upgrade to the Colette.
Not all camera stores or labs will carry 120 film. Call around and ask. Look up your local Professional Photo supply store. If there isn't one nearby, google Freestyle Photo Supply or BHPhotovideo. You can order film online from these places. How much? Depends on the type of film, but it will probably run about $5-8 a roll.
120 is recommended because you will get the best results that way. You can use 35mm if you get the 35mm film back, but you are cropping the image because the 35mm negative only covers a portion of the camera's field of view, you are losing the vignetted corners and using the sharpest part of the lens. You can also try the DIY 35mm film method, but I don't recommend it for beginners because it is a lot of work, trying to advance the film, then when done, unloading it.
The most likely reason is that you haven't wound the film far enough. Slowly keep winding until you see the "next frame" markers show up ( circles or squares or text). Slow down even more and then center the frame number in the window. The number will most likely be upside down. Don't worry, this normal.
Your images will overlap if you didn't have the 16 frame insert installed. Take a look at your photos. They may have an interesting look and shooting that way may be something you might want to try again.
oh alright thanks for the quick reply! also, does the number have to be exactly in the middle of the red circle and is it normal for the red circle to be very dark?
No, it doesn't have to be EXACTLY in the center. I sometimes find the number a little off center if I accidently overwind it a little bit. It won't hurt the photos any, except the edge of one image might overlap the neighboring frame. This isn't a disaster. Red circle can be dark, which is why I always use film with a light colored backing paper and black numbers (Kodak, Ilford or Fuji)
Hi, I have been on youtube and have seen a couple of your videos already and they are really great! I just won a Diana F+ Camera, I am still trying to learn about it, and I was wondering if this tut would work with that camera?
Yes, this applies to both the Diana+ and F+. Be sure to also check out the video for the DIana+ Mod for better loading, if you have difficulty with the film staying aligned.
Thank you so much. I just finished shooting a roll of 16 exposures, I really hope I did it right. :) Do you send in your film to get developed? I am trying to find websites to get it done, I live in a smallish area with no labs close by.
Thanks so much; this helped more than the actual instruction manual! I have one question. I loaded lomography black and white negative 120 film, and I've wound it and everything. I'm not exactly sure if I wound it too far, as this is my first time loading the film, and initially I wound until the advance wheel locked. I assumed that meant I could take a picture, but there was no number 1. I took a picture, and wound until it locked again. No number two, just a white bar. Am I doing this wrong?
The camera has no automatic winding mechanism, meaning it doesn't lock after each frame. You just wind until you see the next frame number. Stuck winder usually means the film is getting bound up. Take a look at my video for improved film loading. There is a simple mod you can do to help get the film aligned better.
Thanks so much! I found that if I waited a few minutes, the wheel would turn quite easily. Thanks so much for this video, and helping me to get started. (:
HEy i need some help!! i have the Diana+ F aviator and its the second time that i go and develop my film and they tell me that the film was not placed correctly... i have followed instructions carefully... and i dont know what to do!! alsoo the first time i noticed that when i turn the winder knob, it is pretty hard to turn.. what could that mean?
Hard to turn film winder means the film is getting bound up with the takeup spool, probably due to a mis-aligned take-up spool. Take a look at my video for the Diana Camera Mod for better film loading.
It sounds like you need to adjust the film holder clips. Remove the clip from the camera (see installing the Diana 35mm Back video to see how), and when removed, bend the little wing arms upward slightly, so it will give more tension on the film roll.
When loading 120 film or 35mm film, the film rolls are designed so they can be loaded or in subdued light. When the roll is completely exposed, then they can also be unloaded in subdued light. (no direct sun)
If you are outside, and there is no shade, use the shade of your body to protect the camera and film.
Every time I press the shutter release button and then try to wind for the next picture, the advance wheel doesn't want to turn. Any ideas? I've been taking the back off and trying to see what's going on and it looks fine...so i turn the wheel with the back off and advance that way. I'm getting so frustrated.
It sounds like the film is binding a little, due to misalignment.
FYI, as you may already be aware, when you open the camera to check the film, you are flashing the film. The shots you took are probably ruined, or you may have created some very interesting light leak patterns.
When you load the film, before you put the back on, continue winding until you see arrows that span the width of the film. This will help ensure the film is properly aligned. Then put the back on.
helpful vid.. but i bought a diana on the internet a couple of days ago and it hasnt come yet, so i bought some some film, i just asked for the average film which says 200 on it and its 35 mm, but i read that it needs a 120 mm film, do i need to buy some 120 mm for it to work or will i be ok?? help would be appreciated !!! thanks
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BizarreBrie 1 year ago
number 1 isnt appearing, i'm getting 6x9 instead? :s excuse my stupidity
dubpsychosis88 1 year ago
@dubpsychosis88 You haven't wound far enough. Keep winding slowly, looking for the "next frame" warning markers. These are usually dots, squares or if you are using Kodak film, text ( Kodak Kodak Kodak). When you see the markers, slow down, and the frame number will appear. The numbers probably be upside down. Don't worry, that's normal.
kaituba 1 year ago
thanks so much!! I've been struggling with loading my film!! thank you !!
frajilhart 1 year ago
the user manual that comes with the camera is not as helpful as it should be. I wish i'd known that the numbers were meant to be upside down...
i pretty much ruined a roll of film before i got it right i think
barnskiano 1 year ago
What's 120? I'm SO lost... What is all these camera terms?! , can you please explain??
chochogurl1994 1 year ago
@chochogurl1994 120 is the name of the type of film used in this camera. ISO refers to the speed or sensitivity of the film. The Diana and most other lo-fi cameras work well with ISO 400 film. If you use a slower film (lower ISO number and less sensitive to light), you will need to shoot under brightly lit daylight scenes.
To summarize, for the Diana+ or F+, you want to get a roll of 120 film, with an ISO rating of 400.
kaituba 1 year ago
So I don't understand where i wind it too??? I just passed the start and there are like little dots. Do i keep winding it.
Jenspark1 1 year ago
@Jenspark1 You need to wind a little further. Keep winding until you see a frame number. If the dots are repeating in a row, then they are the marker warning, telling you " A frame number is about to appear, so slow down!". When you see the frame number, stop. The numbers will be upside down. that is normal.
kaituba 1 year ago
when i loaded my film into my holgawood camera, i used the urban outfitters color negative film, when i winded the film there were dots instead of numbers, is that normal or is it not winded enough????
tw0artzy4you 1 year ago
@tw0artzy4you You haven't wound far enough. The dots are probably the frame number warning, so wind slowly until the frame number appears. It will be upside down, but that's normal.
kaituba 1 year ago
Hi. I just got my first black and white back and the pictures was awesome. And im a noob with analog cameras:) One question thoe. I dont remember how it was the first time, but now i loaded my first color 120 mm film and the number 1 is up side down. Is that wrong? Does the viewfinder work with the 35 mm back? Tnx alot. Great videoes.
m4tthi4z 1 year ago
@m4tthi4z Upside down numbers are normal. For the viewfinder, remember that you are only using about 32% of the total 120 image area, so you'll have to center your subject. If you don't like the tight cropped look, pair the 35mm back with either the Super Wide angle lens or the Fisheye lens. With the fisheye lens, you won't get the circular edge, because it's cropped out.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba oh thanks. I freaked out and had to reload my film because I thought the numbers were supposed to be right side up. Did it in a dark bathroom, hope i didnt ruin the film >.>
Salohcin8940 1 year ago
this is the most impossible thing ever :(
I may of let the film unroll a little bit too much when loading it.. I'm afraid that It may of been exposed... :(
CamShaft200 1 year ago
i have a question. when i got my diana it didnt come with that insert thing. and i have been taking pictures on 16. will it come out okay?? whats going to happen?
MyLeftTriggersBroken 1 year ago
@MyLeftTriggersBroken Your photos will overlap a little bit on the left and right edges, since the images without the mask are slightly wider than the 16 frame setting. I wouldn't worry about it too much, it might be an interesting effect.
kaituba 1 year ago
thank you soo much. i used this other tutorial where it involves taking out the spool and this is soo much easier. thanks! :)
sillystringgs 1 year ago
How do you decide to use 12 or 16?
courtneymg93 1 year ago
@courtneymg93 It's largely a personal choice, but I find that 16 works pretty well for me. You get less vignetting, but my original vintage Diana only shot 16 frames at the same size negative, so I don't feel like I am losing anything, since this is closer to what the original cameras shoot. If you are a beginner, try the 16 frame mode, it will give you more frames to work with. Just remember that you will be getting some slight cropping with the smaller negative.
kaituba 1 year ago
thanks a lot!
mashashilnikova 1 year ago
Hi! I'm about to buy one of these camera's but i'm new to this and i'm not sure how do you get the pictures? Can you upload them to your computer? Or do you have to take them to a shop to print them?? sorry for the question but i'm new to this :)
xPiecesOfMe 1 year ago
@xPiecesOfMe
I'm gonna buy one too :-). You would have to take the film to a shop for prints. The only way of getting them onto a computer would be to scan the prints.
brightleds 1 year ago
@xPiecesOfMe The camera uses film, which after it is done taking photos, is processed and printed. The negatives or prints can then be scanned to upload to your computer. It is usually easier to have the lab scan them to CD for you. It currently costs me about $16 a roll for processing and printing a color roll of negative film, with no prints at my local lab.
kaituba 1 year ago
@xPiecesOfMe walgreens developes straight to a cd for uploading
scoobysnacksgalore 1 year ago
But you can still use 35mm film with the Diana F+ Chrome, right?
pinkskurka 1 year ago
But you can still use 35mm film with the Diana F+ Chrome, right?
pinkskurka 1 year ago
@pinkskurka Yes, you can, but when using 35mm film in a DianaF+, it is only using 32% of the image area. This means you are effectively cropping the image down. You have to be careful to center your subject in the viewfinder, because won't get the full viewfinder in the image. What's getting cropped out? The darkened, vignetted corners. The image is also using the center portion of the lens, which is the sharpest, so no interesting out of focus bits. Consider getting a lo-fi 35mm cam.
kaituba 1 year ago
what differences do the two inserts make once your photos are printed?
thatsbliss 1 year ago
@thatsbliss The panorama insert allows for overlapping images. You will need a film scanner to take advantage of these extra wide overlapped images. The other insert allows for slightly cropped images and you will get 16 images per roll as opposed to the 12 images with no insert.
kaituba 1 year ago
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SuturaKaufmann 1 year ago
What is the big difference between 120 film and the 35 mm film?
Sorry for the noob question.
Good video btw.
ssivvl 1 year ago
@ssivvl 120 film can create beautiful images with the signature vignetted corners, but it is harder to find, more expensive per image to buy film and get processed, and harder to find a lab to get processed. 35mm film, is a smaller negative, but you get more frames per roll, cheaper, easier to find and can be processed at any 1hour lab.If you are a film newbie, get a 35mm camera like the Holga 135.
kaituba 1 year ago
What's the difference between the Diana and the Holga?
DANDthekid 1 year ago
@DANDthekid Go to my blogpost: bit.lySLASHkHolgaVsDiana. Replace the slash with a /. Sorry, YouTube hates links.
kaituba 1 year ago
can that fit the falsh cause there is no shoe mount
tragityskater 1 year ago
@tragityskater A Diana+ flash will fit, or if you use the hotshoe adapter plug, you can mount any hotshot flash unit.
kaituba 1 year ago
what's that hairy patch on your hand?
ozzyzig84 1 year ago
@ozzyzig84 It's a birthmark.
kaituba 1 year ago
thank you so much! this helped me so much- i actually would have failed my year 12 art course if it wasnt for you!!! life saver!
tashlw 1 year ago
although i love photography sorry but i am really disappointed about the 120film!where the hell i will find it?i went in 4 stores just to find the normal one.really disappointed!
levinia1 1 year ago
@levinia1 120 film is pretty much only used by lo-fi photographers and professionals these days. Look for a Professional Photo supply store. If there isn't one nearby, order online from BH Photo Video or Freestyle Photo Supply.
kaituba 1 year ago
which one would you recommend? the diana mini or the diana+?
jayriel 1 year ago
@jayriel If you are a beginner, I recommend a 35mm lo-fi cam, like the Holga 135. The mini is fun, but the one I have is a little too soft focus for my taste.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba okay thanks kai. :)
jayriel 1 year ago
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Hi Kai. I've watched all your videos having just bought a Diana +multi pinhole camera. It came in a bundle with Ilford Delta 400 b&w film. The film look a lot less wide than the film you use in this video and having tried you modification I still cannnot get the spool to take up the film. There is no 'teeth' in the spool and it just snaps out again and again. Am I using the wrong film as it seems extremely difficult to load.
gregorytriplets 1 year ago
Hi Kai. I've watched all your videos having just bought a Diana +multi pinhole camera. It came in a bundle with Ilford Delta 400 b&w film. The film look a lot less wide than the film you use in this video and having tried you modification I still cannnot get the spool to take up the film. There is no 'teeth' in the spool and it just snaps out again and again. Am I using the wrong film as it seems extremely difficult to load.
gregorytriplets 1 year ago
I've had my Diana+ for a while, and so far the only thing keeping me from carrying it with me everywhere are the small setbacks I've had with loading the film itself. I've tried two rolls of color film, neither of which turned out well. I just finished a B&W roll that I'm hoping has done better...
A friend of mine who also has a Diana tells me I have to load the color film in complete darkness. True? I've tried it before, but it didn't turn out so well. Do I have to do the same with the B&W?
SaturnAngel587 1 year ago
@SaturnAngel587 No, the film and camera are designed to load in subdued light. You might get some leaks and burns from loading in bright sunlight. If you need to load in sunlight, use your shadow to shield the film. Same rules apply to both color and black and white.
kaituba 1 year ago
Dude...i was all excited but this camera looks confusing.and it looks like too much work.
kari513lily 1 year ago
@kari513lily Yes, for some, digital is a better way to go. Film photography isn't for everyone.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba i love the format of it though...i want a camera that LOOKS Vintage but can be scanned on a computer..if there is such a thing.
kari513lily 1 year ago
your video is so much clearer than the other one. thanks!
nekopanda 1 year ago
hiya i have a noob question :P i'm thinking about getting a diana+ and i was wondering what kinds of film do i have to buy? do they take the lomography ones that have all the cool colours and stuff? or is there special film specifically for the camera? XD
davidshurrmusic 1 year ago
@davidshurrmusic Lomography films are mostly rebranded color films. Except for the redscale film, which is color film that has been reloaded backwards, you can get the same results using mainstream branded films like Kodak Portra or Fuji 400HD or Superia. These films have good color saturation and under the right conditions can really pop.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba yeah i've been using lomo's colour negative (with my new Diana Black jack :D) because it's the cheapest I can get here in Hong Kong. I'll have a look when I'm in England. Thanks so much man!
davidshurrmusic 1 year ago
where would i get the pictures printed cause of the format style
BigAL0006 1 year ago
@BigAL0006 You will have to find a pro lab or a small specialty lab that can work with 120 film. If there are no labs nearby, look for a processing lab that will accept rolls of film by mail. Otherwise, consider getting a 35mm lo-fi camera.
kaituba 1 year ago
отличный мануал...
olyandex 1 year ago
@olyandex Спасибо
kaituba 1 year ago
hye. can i know how i can transfer lomo photo into my pc?
epyy2110 1 year ago
@epyy2110 When you get your film processed, ask the lab if they can scan the image to CD for you. This is an additional costs, but if you get scans instead of prints, you can cut the costs down somewhat.
kaituba 1 year ago
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When I was loading my diana, I started freaking out because it didn't seem like my film was winding. So I opened it, and I saw the warning markers. Since I opened it, will this damage my film? Or can I still shoot with it?
didigotsoul 1 year ago
When I was loading my diana, I started freaking out because it didn't seem like my film was winding. So I opened it, and I saw the warning markers. Since I opened it, will this damage my film? Or can I still shoot with it?
didigotsoul 1 year ago
@didigotsoul If you hadn't wound the film too far, you may only get a heavy amount of light leakage. If you were near or on the first exposure, you might lose more, but go ahead and shoot with it. You never know what works and what doesn't. You'll know next time to be patient and keep winding.
kaituba 1 year ago
hello Kai, thank you so much for your tutorials. I just got my LOMO and thank you for being my teacher. Also, I got too excited with all the exposures that I think I'm going to over exposed my film cause I was reading the instructions and they said something about me counting to 20 and holding the shutter and let go and I think I'm only suppose to do that during night... OH dear... also, are you in the states? Cause here in HK developing the films are quite costly....
dgrlhoscrms 1 year ago
@dgrlhoscrms The long exposures are for night photos and low light photos. For daytime shooting, you set the shutter to "N". Check out my video, Shooting with Diana.
kaituba 1 year ago
when i loaded the film into my diana, i couldnt see the numbers through the hole at all. i dont kno if i didnt wind it enough or what. i tried winding it more until i saw them but i was afraid i wouldnt ever and that i'd end up wasting the whole role. what am i doing wrong?
eliyahnacarr 1 year ago
@eliyahnacarr Be patient. The first time you do this, it will seem to take forever. Keep winding until you see the frame warning markers. Depending on the film, it will be a line of dots or squares, or in the case of Kodak, a line of text ( Kodak Kodak Kodak) Slow down and wind until you see the number.If the number is upside down, this is normal. You may also see some random lines or marks go by in the window. Ignore them and keep winding.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba thank you. that really helped a lot
eliyahnacarr 1 year ago
@kaituba thank you. this was really helpful
eliyahnacarr 1 year ago
@eliyahnacarr hello! the same happened to me at the beginning... so i opened it again :S but my problem was the lack of light (my room with the light on)... my film is black and the numbers are white and they're very hard to see, i can't see them at all indoor, i need to go outside... daylight.
greedings from Spain
patriciaseven 1 year ago
does this work with a vintage diana?
Lauren95 1 year ago
@Lauren95 yes, the set up is the same for a vintage Diana. For a vintage Diana, they tend to leak more light than the Lomography replicas. I use black masking tape on all the seams, and also use little bits of tape to cover the openings on the aperture control, shutter control and the lock on the bottom of the camera.
kaituba 1 year ago
What type of film is best to use for Diana+?
ExcuseMeMrPresident 1 year ago
@ExcuseMeMrPresident Diana+ cameras like films with an ISO 400, but you can use a slower ISO (160 or 200) if you are shooting in bright sunlight. For specific film recommendations, go to my blog at dianacameraDOTcom (replace the DOT with a . -sorry youtube doesn't like links) and in the search box in the right hand column, enter "what film Diana" and you should find my post on the subject.
kaituba 1 year ago
thankyou, this was great help!
superMOLLYification 1 year ago
hey i have a question.. i used kodak 120 film and if you have used it before, i bet you know that it's very hard to spot the number "one" .. so i had been scrolling for a while and didn't see a one.. i got really worried that i had missed it .. so i opened the back to check if everything was okay.. only afterwards I realized that opening the back probably really wasn't a smart thing to do.. is my film ruined?
lindsayvdb 1 year ago
@lindsayvdb If you found that you hadn't wound far enough, you may have partially flashed the first frame or so. You may have prominent light leaks on a few frames, but I would bet most of the roll is ok. go ahead and finish shooting out the roll and see what you got. Welcome to the life of a lo-fi photographer!
kaituba 1 year ago
So i want to shoot 16 shots i put the mask in? and if i want to shoot 12 larger shots there's no need to put the any masks in?
strawberridemon 1 year ago
@strawberridemon Correct!
kaituba 1 year ago
hi, thanks so much for your help. I finally loaded my camera, except the number '1' is upside down. does that matter??
mazzycat725 1 year ago
@mazzycat725 upside down is normal. Have fun shooting!
kaituba 1 year ago
hey! :) everything's left sooo clearly. But I still have one question. Do I have to load my film in complete darkness? The Instructions Manual didn't mention that, but I know some Holga cameras 120mm where you have to avoid light so the film don't get veiled. Is this the same case? I'll be waiting for your reply, thank you!!! :D
mariajouu 1 year ago
@mariajouu You don't have to load it in complete darkness. Subdued light is best. If outdoors, open shade, but in a pinch, use your shadow to shield the camera and film from direct sunlight.
kaituba 1 year ago
Thanks for making these videos. They're very helpful and inspiring.
thealphaco 1 year ago
hi thanks so so so super much for this video. i've got the confidence to put my film in! after 10 days!!! :D
but right, i've got a problem, what's with the 12 and 16 thing? it's size difference. okay now i've put in the smaller frame in and rolled it, so which number should i follow? seriously hope you could reply asap. =\
thanks so much.
shapest 1 year ago
@shapest - With the smaller mask installed, the arrow should point to the 16 on the window slide.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba but what if i didn't put on any mask? if i'm not wrong, without any, the arrow should be at 12?
shapest 1 year ago
@shapest - Yes, with no mask installed, the arrow points at the 12. :)
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba awesome! thanks so much!! :D
shapest 1 year ago
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Hi very helpful clip but i ran into a problem in using ilford brand film i loaded the film and then i began to turn advance wheel the looking out for the number one and i turned for a while and saw nothing then after a while the advance wheel got hard to turn so i just stoped and there was one arrow pointing in the clockwise direction any idea what is wrong?
MoribundTreeRecords 1 year ago
Hi very helpful clip but i ran into a problem in using ilford brand film i loaded the film and then i began to turn advance wheel the looking out for the number one and i turned for a while and saw nothing then after a while the advance wheel got hard to turn so i just stoped and there was one arrow pointing in the clockwise direction any idea what is wrong?
MoribundTreeRecords 1 year ago
@MoribundTreeRecords It sounds like the film is misaligned, which is why it has become difficult to turn the advance wheel. The film is getting bound up. In complete darkness, open up the camera back and rewind the film. Put a rubber band or tape the roll shut. Then check out my video- Diana Camera Mod: better loading
kaituba 1 year ago
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when i load the film, shut the back and wind it on ready to take a picture, the film seems to be too loose and slips about inside, making the frame unaligned. I can tell this because the frame number slips along to the right , without any winding.
After seeing a couple how-to videos, i am fairly certain i have loaded it correctly, but is there anything i may be doing wrong, or anything i can do to resolve my problem?
thanks a lot
NikO9394 1 year ago
when i load the film, shut the back and wind it on ready to take a picture, the film seems to be too loose and slips about inside, making the frame unaligned. I can tell this because the frame number slips along to the right , without any winding.
After seeing a couple how-to videos, i am fairly certain i have loaded it correctly, but is there anything i may be doing wrong, or anything i can do to resolve my problem?
thanks a lot
NikO9394 1 year ago
@NikO9394 It sounds like the film is falling off the little spindles that are supposed to hold it in place. Take a look at my Better Loading for the Diana+ video. It will show you how to modify the camera slightly for easier loading.
kaituba 1 year ago
Hi,Thanks for the great videos.I have a question for you, While winding my film with the back on the camera.The reel taking the exposed film slipped so I had to open it up to put the reel back in place. My film was at number 1 when this happened,I have moved onto number 2 but will my whole film be ruined from being exposed to the light? Thanks.
Hopex87 1 year ago
i just loaded my kodak film and got nothing then a few lines, then i got a two? there was there meant to be a one or were the symbols representing the first one?
TheFunkyGlasses 1 year ago
@TheFunkyGlasses You haven't wound far enough. Keep going until you see the frame numbers.
kaituba 1 year ago
THANKS!! :D
sietskeboer 1 year ago
hey, i've had my diana f+ for awhile and every rolll of film i use doesn't have numbers on the back. also, on my first roll of film i never put in the 12 or 16 insert, does that mean my pictures are going to be ruined? and where do i get this film developed? thank you so much!
whichoneisitt 2 years ago
No numbers? There are some films that use black backing paper with white numbers. These are next to impossible to read, so I stick with the major film makers(Ilford, Fuji, Kodak), who mostly all use light colored backing paper with black numbers.
No insert is fine. The film counter slide must be pointing at the 12.
Film Processing? Go to my blog at dianacameraDOTcom -replace DOT with a .
Sorry, youtube doesn't like urls here.
Enter film processing in the search box on the right.
kaituba 2 years ago
thank you so much!
whichoneisitt 2 years ago
@whichoneisitt With no insert, if the frame counter was pointing at 12, you'll be fine. Even if it was set to 16, the frames won't be completely ruined. They will just overlap a bit.
kaituba 1 year ago
i have fujifilm 120 film and when im scrolling to find the '1' it says "<-START" so i've just stopped there..im assuming thats what ive to do? or do i have to keep scrolling til the '1' is in the red window? thanks! :)
bowlofqueerios 2 years ago
The START indicator is for cameras with a mechanical advance, and is used to make sure the film is started in exactly the right place.
For your Diana, keep winding until you see the number 1 in the window. The numbers will usually appear upside down, but don't worry, that's normal.
kaituba 2 years ago
hi, thanks to share to clip, is reli help me..but i have a problem here...hope you can help me..now i try to snap black n white film, after i load in film i should turn till i can c the number '1' then only snap rite?but how come in black n white i trun quite a long time then i stil cant c the no '1' or no '2' then i should keep turning ? or black n white film is like tis ?hope u reli can reply...Thank you very much
mervynma 2 years ago
If you have only loaded the camera a few times, it always seems to take a long time before the numbers show up in the counter window. If you are using an off-brand film or Lomography film, they often come with black backing paper with white numbers. With these films, it can be very hard to see the numbers.
Wind carefully and look very closely at the window to see the numbers.
The major film makers (Fuji, Kodak, Ilfored) films are easier to read, since they use light paper with black numbers.
kaituba 2 years ago
got my dina f+ today, your video helped me a lot. But what is this little thing hangin from the kamera down, on the right side with this little strap?
21Kobe12 2 years ago
That's the shutter release lock. With the camera shutter set to the B (Bulb) setting, the shutter lever is pressed down, and that little plastic bit is inserted to hold the shutter in the open position. You would use this when you take long exposure pinhole photos, or for night photography. It's a great idea, but I find that it is difficult to use. See my video for a Better Shutter Release Lock.
kaituba 2 years ago
ahh, okay, make sense.
will do that thanks again kai!
21Kobe12 2 years ago
Hi, Kai. I just got my diana F+ today and excited as i was, it didn't work. It's because the take up spool keeps getting displaced when i turn the knob. That only happens when the back is on though. The take up spool gets shifted to the side, causing the film to get jammed and i can't turn the knob. Btw, I'm using Lomography 100 iso Black&White film. Is there anyway to fix this? Thank you.
nessatie 2 years ago
Hi nessatie, Check out my Diana Camera Mod- Better Film Loading video. It addresses the problem you are having with the takeup spool moving out of position.
kaituba 2 years ago
Where's the best place to get the 120mm film?
dalthorp 2 years ago
I like to buy my film at my local photo supply store (Glazers), but if you don't have a store nearby, try Freehand Photo Supply or BH Photo Video. They have good prices and fresh film.
BTW- the film name is 120 (not 120mm), a designation created by Kodak back in the early 1900s, and isn't a width like 35mm film. The actual width would be more like 70mm.
kaituba 2 years ago
is this diana f+ can put the pictures on computer or laptops?
hiddenlove04 2 years ago
The Diana cameras shoot film, so you can't upload the photos without getting your film scanned (digitized). There are many labs which will scan the film when you get it processed. This is usually the most inexpensive way of doing this.
kaituba 2 years ago
Hello, It is most likely that you have not wound your film far enough. Be patient. Wind your film slowly and carefully until you see the frame number. It will probably be upside down, but don't worry, that's normal.
kaituba 2 years ago
uh oh my mother put the film in backwards when i had her help me with loading film in my diana f+
chumbscrubber42 2 years ago
Backwards? Do you mean that she put the film in so that the curve of the roll was away from the camera? When loading, the looking at the bottom of the film spool, the film should curl around the spool in a clockwise manner.
kaituba 2 years ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH
notnownanao 2 years ago
hi thanks for the helpful video but i cant figure out how to make my diana into pinhole camera. the booklet says something about removing the lens but i cant figure out and dont want to break anything. please help! can u make a vid n show?
noopurraval 2 years ago
hello, That's a good idea, and I have already made plans for making a shooting with the Diana pinhole. I shot one last year, but had to scrap the footage. I'll try again this year.
kaituba 2 years ago
Hi Kai, I didn't see any number or dots on my 120 fuji film that indicated a frame or next frame. What am i missing here?
beebsy 2 years ago
Hello Beebsy, You probably haven't wound the film far enough to see the frame number. Carefully and slowly keep winding, and the numbers should show up. They will appear upside down, but that's normal.
kaituba 2 years ago
hi kai, so im going to turn 13 and i reaally want this cameraa but i cant decide between the diana mini or diana F+ Colette D: which one do u recommend?
anapaolaph1 2 years ago
Hi anapaolaph1, If you have never shot film before, I would recommend the Diana Mini. You can't get all the cool accessories that you can get with the F+, but the 35mm film is much, much easier and cheaper to buy and get processed. Try it out, and if see if you like shooting film. If so, then you can always upgrade to the Colette.
kaituba 2 years ago
Ok thanks! :D
anapaolaph1 2 years ago
But now i can't decide if i should get the flash D: will the pictures be much better?
anapaolaph1 2 years ago
hi kai, are you aware that you are included in the diana f+ book? XD
gapao06 2 years ago
When I got my first Diana+ camera, I was surprised and flattered to see my website mentioned in the book. Thanks for noticing!
kaituba 2 years ago
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you. I just got a Diana F+ for christmas and I'm SO lost!! This helped a lot, thanks!!! :-)
sophie2al 2 years ago
So if I go to just a regular photoshop can I find the 120 film? and how much would it cost?
Do I HAVE to use 120, or can 35mm work too?
liu300605 2 years ago
Not all camera stores or labs will carry 120 film. Call around and ask. Look up your local Professional Photo supply store. If there isn't one nearby, google Freestyle Photo Supply or BHPhotovideo. You can order film online from these places. How much? Depends on the type of film, but it will probably run about $5-8 a roll.
kaituba 2 years ago
120 is recommended because you will get the best results that way. You can use 35mm if you get the 35mm film back, but you are cropping the image because the 35mm negative only covers a portion of the camera's field of view, you are losing the vignetted corners and using the sharpest part of the lens. You can also try the DIY 35mm film method, but I don't recommend it for beginners because it is a lot of work, trying to advance the film, then when done, unloading it.
kaituba 2 years ago
I can't see anything at all through the little red window. Any idea why?
prismacolored 2 years ago
The most likely reason is that you haven't wound the film far enough. Slowly keep winding until you see the "next frame" markers show up ( circles or squares or text). Slow down even more and then center the frame number in the window. The number will most likely be upside down. Don't worry, this normal.
kaituba 2 years ago
ive accidentally been shooting on the 16 setting instead of 12 will my pictures be ruined?
JOSHISPOSI 2 years ago
Your images will overlap if you didn't have the 16 frame insert installed. Take a look at your photos. They may have an interesting look and shooting that way may be something you might want to try again.
kaituba 2 years ago
oh alright thanks for the quick reply! also, does the number have to be exactly in the middle of the red circle and is it normal for the red circle to be very dark?
JOSHISPOSI 2 years ago
No, it doesn't have to be EXACTLY in the center. I sometimes find the number a little off center if I accidently overwind it a little bit. It won't hurt the photos any, except the edge of one image might overlap the neighboring frame. This isn't a disaster. Red circle can be dark, which is why I always use film with a light colored backing paper and black numbers (Kodak, Ilford or Fuji)
kaituba 2 years ago
Hi, I have been on youtube and have seen a couple of your videos already and they are really great! I just won a Diana F+ Camera, I am still trying to learn about it, and I was wondering if this tut would work with that camera?
KristinDaBomb 2 years ago
Yes, this applies to both the Diana+ and F+. Be sure to also check out the video for the DIana+ Mod for better loading, if you have difficulty with the film staying aligned.
kaituba 2 years ago
Thank you so much. I just finished shooting a roll of 16 exposures, I really hope I did it right. :) Do you send in your film to get developed? I am trying to find websites to get it done, I live in a smallish area with no labs close by.
KristinDaBomb 2 years ago
what is the minimal focus length on this camera?
ioplk90 2 years ago
About a meter, unless you get the 55mm wide angle lens with the close-up attachment which allows you to get about 15 cm from your subject.
kaituba 2 years ago
Thanks so much; this helped more than the actual instruction manual! I have one question. I loaded lomography black and white negative 120 film, and I've wound it and everything. I'm not exactly sure if I wound it too far, as this is my first time loading the film, and initially I wound until the advance wheel locked. I assumed that meant I could take a picture, but there was no number 1. I took a picture, and wound until it locked again. No number two, just a white bar. Am I doing this wrong?
gwenndanielle 2 years ago
The camera has no automatic winding mechanism, meaning it doesn't lock after each frame. You just wind until you see the next frame number. Stuck winder usually means the film is getting bound up. Take a look at my video for improved film loading. There is a simple mod you can do to help get the film aligned better.
kaituba 2 years ago
Thanks so much! I found that if I waited a few minutes, the wheel would turn quite easily. Thanks so much for this video, and helping me to get started. (:
gwenndanielle 2 years ago
Hey Kai! Thanks a lot for these tutorials. They're a great help.
Imflowers 2 years ago
HEy i need some help!! i have the Diana+ F aviator and its the second time that i go and develop my film and they tell me that the film was not placed correctly... i have followed instructions carefully... and i dont know what to do!! alsoo the first time i noticed that when i turn the winder knob, it is pretty hard to turn.. what could that mean?
kuzclover 2 years ago
Hard to turn film winder means the film is getting bound up with the takeup spool, probably due to a mis-aligned take-up spool. Take a look at my video for the Diana Camera Mod for better film loading.
kaituba 2 years ago
no matter what i try to do the winder keeps getting jammed and is impossible to turn
ernieonline573 2 years ago
It sounds like you need to adjust the film holder clips. Remove the clip from the camera (see installing the Diana 35mm Back video to see how), and when removed, bend the little wing arms upward slightly, so it will give more tension on the film roll.
kaituba 2 years ago
Take a look at the video for the Diana Camera Mod for better film loading. It should solve your problem.
kaituba 2 years ago
Talj about old skool.I got one for my 14th birthday don`t know what happened to it.
MrBklyn40 2 years ago
lameee
hasifreyes 2 years ago
What do you have to put in first?
The mask or the film.. ?
hight0psneakers 2 years ago
Install the mask before loading the film.
kaituba 2 years ago
I have a Diana with a different badge (megomatic) and it turns out I toooootally loaded it wrong, haha.
glamtastic 2 years ago
thank you so much, I was wondering why my winder knob kept jamming.
agent409 2 years ago
I have one question.
usually you have to load film in a dark room, do you have to do this with the diana?
hannahmei 2 years ago
When loading 120 film or 35mm film, the film rolls are designed so they can be loaded or in subdued light. When the roll is completely exposed, then they can also be unloaded in subdued light. (no direct sun)
If you are outside, and there is no shade, use the shade of your body to protect the camera and film.
kaituba 2 years ago
Every time I press the shutter release button and then try to wind for the next picture, the advance wheel doesn't want to turn. Any ideas? I've been taking the back off and trying to see what's going on and it looks fine...so i turn the wheel with the back off and advance that way. I'm getting so frustrated.
templetin 2 years ago
It sounds like the film is binding a little, due to misalignment.
FYI, as you may already be aware, when you open the camera to check the film, you are flashing the film. The shots you took are probably ruined, or you may have created some very interesting light leak patterns.
When you load the film, before you put the back on, continue winding until you see arrows that span the width of the film. This will help ensure the film is properly aligned. Then put the back on.
kaituba 2 years ago
What is this black/brown thing on top of your left hand? Just curious.
21Kobe12 2 years ago
looks like maybe a birthmark or somethin.
jamescracksthesky 2 years ago
helpful vid.. but i bought a diana on the internet a couple of days ago and it hasnt come yet, so i bought some some film, i just asked for the average film which says 200 on it and its 35 mm, but i read that it needs a 120 mm film, do i need to buy some 120 mm for it to work or will i be ok?? help would be appreciated !!! thanks