How to Load 35mm Film

How to load 35mm film into a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.

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[thenarwhalshow]

i've loaded my film and everything, mine's a 24 picture film, and i went to the store to get it developed and it's blank? Can someone pleeeeeease help me. It's done this 3 times now D:

[GuideFilmPhotography]

@thenarwhalshow What do you mean by blank? Can you see the edge markings/numbers? If you see edge markings it means that the film was not exposed, which likely means the film was either loaded incorrectly or you have a problem with your shutter/aperture. Open the back of your camera and make sure the shutter opens when you click the button to take your photo. Also check through the lens to see that the aperture is opening and closing correctly.

[GuideFilmPhotography]

@thenarwhalshow And if it's totally blank then the film has been exposed to light.

[thepeanutbutterpig]

after every shot do i have to advance the film?

[GuideFilmPhotography]

@thepeanutbutterpig Yes, unless your camera has a feature to advance the film automatically. If you don't advance the film you'll expose the same frame over and over.

[braunDV]

if you expose the film to light, is the entire roll ruined?

[GuideFilmPhotography]

@braunDV Most likely it will be. However, if just a portion was exposed or if the film was barely touched by light you might still be able to salvage some of the film. It really depends on how much of the film was exposed. If you took the film out of the light tight canister in the light then it's ruined. But if you only exposed the first few frames to light then the rest of the roll might still be ok.

[itutorialized]

thank you sooooooooooooooo much you are the only one who had a good enough camera angle for me to see exactly what to do.and you gave step by step instructions.ill subscribe just because of that

[vincentkuzma]

i have loaded the film and the film counter is on S. i have loaded the film into my camera by using your "how to load 35mm film" video. BUT my film advance reel cannot be pulled back. it goes a little bit (i can see the red dot (meaning that it is on)) but not enough to allow me to release the shutter. therefore i cannot advance the frame. I think my shutter may be damaged. will that ruin the camera. I hope you can help me. Thanks, vincentkuzma@yahoo.com

[20840I]

kids nowadays.... :)

[mistershredallday]

@vincentkuzma same problem! :(

[Kat89Kruger]

Thank you, thank you. My Uncle gave me a 35mm camera , from when he was in the service, but never showed me how to change the film. Now I know how. Thank you

[KBPHOTOGRAPHYorig]

@thepeanutbutterpig well yeah... or you wont be able to take another photo..

[MrNate0620]

@thenarwhalshow If it was black and white film chances are they developed it in the color chemicals which messes it up

[yak6ex]

@GuideFilmPhotography Do you develop your film in a dark room?

[TheDamaskynos]

thx im happy now :)