I loaded my first film and tried to wind it, but I hand to wind a few times until the shutter cocked and it wouldn't release. I kept trying, but always had to rotate the lever multiple times until the shutter cocked.
I then tried again with the blank paper of the film roll but it just kept on winding the whole "film" through without cocking the shutter once. In multiple exp. mode it works every time.
Sounds like it might be a problem with the film magazine. Do you have another that you could try? If the same problem occurs, then it would point to the camera body.
Hi, I have an ETRS. Sometimes after taking a couple of frames it will wind on past the stop of the next frame. I have had it in at AJ Johnstone's in Glasgow, but they did not fix it (it is intermittent). I have a couple of backs - so it is not that. It is either my film loading technique or a mechanism in the camera body that's effed. Have you heard of that? Is there something I am not doing right?
@IainForrestPhoto That's not something that I've ever experienced, I'm afraid. Whilst the spacing between frames sometimes varies on my camera, I've never had the crank fail to stop when winding on. If it happens with different backs, that would suggest a problem on the camera body. I can't think of anything that could do whilst loading the film that would cause such a problem either. Sorry I can't be of more help Iain.
Thanks for the videos; they were really entertaining
My brother is a an assistent photographer and he brought his boss' Bronica home and I had a great time playing with it; it feels like it was made to create "art". The viewfinder was delightfully challanging and getting a perfect focus, releasing the shutter and cranking the film advance felt just right.
I hope I could shoot with a camera of this kind more often
@XitzpatX Most one-hour photo places won't have equipment to process 120 film on site, but many will send it on to a larger lab, meaning a few days wait. Have a look for a professional lab in your area, as they will be able to process most types of film. Pro labs are not that much more expensive and you'll get a better service from them.
When unloading a film that you're done shooting on, do you just open the magazine and take it out? No need to do it in the dark? I know you have to remove the paper and load it onto the spiral in the dark.
@ChillpointNews Yes, you wind the film right though to the end - you can tell it's there when the crank goes slack. The paper protects the film from being fogged by daylight, just make sure you keep a firm grip of the film, until you can put the paper band around it, otherwise it might unroll.
The best advice I can offer is to make sure you put any film in your cabin baggage; the x-ray machines used to scan carry-on are much less powerful than those used on hold luggage.
In most cases, you shouldn't have any problems unless you're carrying very fast film, such as ISO3200. When I had high speed film with me, I used to ask for a "hand-inspection" of the film, but that is getting harder and harder to talk security into these days.
Also, steer clear of any "x-ray proof" film containers; if the machine can't see into an area of your luggage, it'll just increase it's beam power until it can - not a good thing for your film!
Great videos mate they've been really helpfully thx! I actually just ordered the ai off eBay! Have u got any tips for taking film through airport security xray machines? Will they fog the film?
Great videos mate they've been really helpfully thx! I actually just ordered the ai off eBay! Have u got any tips for taking film through airport security xray machines? Will they fog the film?
I loaded my first film and tried to wind it, but I hand to wind a few times until the shutter cocked and it wouldn't release. I kept trying, but always had to rotate the lever multiple times until the shutter cocked.
I then tried again with the blank paper of the film roll but it just kept on winding the whole "film" through without cocking the shutter once. In multiple exp. mode it works every time.
Can you tell me what's wrong?
stinkbug86 2 months ago
@stinkbug86 Hi, sorry abou the delay responding.
Sounds like it might be a problem with the film magazine. Do you have another that you could try? If the same problem occurs, then it would point to the camera body.
Sorry I can't be more helpful at this stage.
fraserhopewell 4 days ago
That was so very helpful, thank you so much.
ABTHENTA 2 months ago
Hi, I have an ETRS. Sometimes after taking a couple of frames it will wind on past the stop of the next frame. I have had it in at AJ Johnstone's in Glasgow, but they did not fix it (it is intermittent). I have a couple of backs - so it is not that. It is either my film loading technique or a mechanism in the camera body that's effed. Have you heard of that? Is there something I am not doing right?
IainForrestPhoto 5 months ago
@IainForrestPhoto That's not something that I've ever experienced, I'm afraid. Whilst the spacing between frames sometimes varies on my camera, I've never had the crank fail to stop when winding on. If it happens with different backs, that would suggest a problem on the camera body. I can't think of anything that could do whilst loading the film that would cause such a problem either. Sorry I can't be of more help Iain.
fraserhopewell 5 months ago
Hello!
Thanks for the videos; they were really entertaining
My brother is a an assistent photographer and he brought his boss' Bronica home and I had a great time playing with it; it feels like it was made to create "art". The viewfinder was delightfully challanging and getting a perfect focus, releasing the shutter and cranking the film advance felt just right.
I hope I could shoot with a camera of this kind more often
BTW I enjoyed you F100 video as well
Have a great day!
theallmikey 5 months ago in playlist סרטונים נוספים של fraserhopewell
do you have to manualy develop the film can you just send the film to like a one hour photo booth
XitzpatX 8 months ago
@XitzpatX Most one-hour photo places won't have equipment to process 120 film on site, but many will send it on to a larger lab, meaning a few days wait. Have a look for a professional lab in your area, as they will be able to process most types of film. Pro labs are not that much more expensive and you'll get a better service from them.
fraserhopewell 8 months ago
When unloading a film that you're done shooting on, do you just open the magazine and take it out? No need to do it in the dark? I know you have to remove the paper and load it onto the spiral in the dark.
ChillpointNews 1 year ago
@ChillpointNews Yes, you wind the film right though to the end - you can tell it's there when the crank goes slack. The paper protects the film from being fogged by daylight, just make sure you keep a firm grip of the film, until you can put the paper band around it, otherwise it might unroll.
fraserhopewell 1 year ago
Well done. Thanks.
misterfrisbie 1 year ago
Thanks mate I'll keep my film in my hand luggage cheers for the advice, I'm planning on taking some fuji160s with me to Fiji so that should b fine
schmango 1 year ago
Thanks!
The best advice I can offer is to make sure you put any film in your cabin baggage; the x-ray machines used to scan carry-on are much less powerful than those used on hold luggage.
In most cases, you shouldn't have any problems unless you're carrying very fast film, such as ISO3200. When I had high speed film with me, I used to ask for a "hand-inspection" of the film, but that is getting harder and harder to talk security into these days.
fraserhopewell 1 year ago
Also, steer clear of any "x-ray proof" film containers; if the machine can't see into an area of your luggage, it'll just increase it's beam power until it can - not a good thing for your film!
fraserhopewell 1 year ago
Great videos mate they've been really helpfully thx! I actually just ordered the ai off eBay! Have u got any tips for taking film through airport security xray machines? Will they fog the film?
schmango 1 year ago
Great videos mate they've been really helpfully thx! I actually just ordered the ai off eBay! Have u got any tips for taking film through airport security xray machines? Will they fog the film?
schmango 1 year ago
Awesome! Another great video!
RNGWRM666 1 year ago