620 Film: How to use 120 film in your 620 camera

For those looking to shoot with vintage 620 film cameras, you should know that 620 is identical to 120 roll film...EXCEPT for the fact that the spool is slightly different. This video shows you how to roll 120 film onto 620 spools.

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[hangmanneal]

if you respool the 620 from the 120 will the frame counter numbers line up in the 620 camera?

[FilmPhotographyTube]

@hangmanneal Hello. Yes, when you re-spool using 120 film the counter numbers line up! How awesome!

[FilmPhotographyTube]

@hangmanneal Hello. Yes, when you respool using 120 film the counter numbers line up! How awesome!

[FilmPhotographyTube]

@hangmanneal Hello. Yes, when you respool using 120 film the counter numbers line up. How great!

[FilmPhotographyTube]

@hangmanneal Yes, when you respool using 120 film the counter numbers line up. How great!

[aberdurant]

i called the photo store and he said i have cut the 120 film to fit on the 620 spool i did not see you doing that would i have to do that

[2005interceptor]

Thank you, help me a lot , never stop shooting film!

[B2P2Films]

Oh, also, will this same technique work on 616 film?

[B2P2Films]

This seriously needs more views. You guys helped me out so much. Thanks!



[gurulake]

use a nail clipper to trim the hub on a 120 spool. no transfer needed.