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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Hi People,
I finally have my Yashica MAT 124G that I bought up from eBay. Its in great condition and am pretty pleased with it. I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Andrew McCall |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Andrew McCall wrote in message ...
I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Exactly. How do you think is the film pulled forward WITHOUT a spool? However, almost all 120 film cameras I ever bought came with an empty spool. If you can't find any, buy the cheapest roll of 120 film you can find and dump the film. Winfried |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Andrew McCall wrote in message ...
I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Exactly. How do you think is the film pulled forward WITHOUT a spool? However, almost all 120 film cameras I ever bought came with an empty spool. If you can't find any, buy the cheapest roll of 120 film you can find and dump the film. Winfried |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Andrew McCall wrote:
I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Yup. Usually people selling used cameras are nice enough to leave one in. If you know anybody processing thier own film they likely have a small pile. Or try asking at a lab. Nick |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
"Andrew McCall" wrote in message ... Hi People, I finally have my Yashica MAT 124G that I bought up from eBay. Its in great condition and am pretty pleased with it. I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Andrew McCall Andrew: You need a take-up reel. I have several hundred (don't ask) and anyone processing 120 film will have some, I'm sure. Just ask. Have fun with your Yashica. I'm sure you will be processing your film at home soon too! Truly, dr bob. |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Andrew McCall wrote in message ...
Hi People, I finally have my Yashica MAT 124G that I bought up from eBay. Its in great condition and am pretty pleased with it. I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Yes, you'll need an empty spool. If you are going to have your film processed at a local shop or lab, stop by and ask them for one. I expect they simply toss them anyway. Otherwise if you do your own, buy a cheap roll of film and use it to practice loading the the spools for your developer tank as the bigger neg is a bit different feel than loading 35 mm film. Good luck! All the Yashicas I've used are wonderful cameras and the 124G is a very sweet one. William |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Andrew McCall wrote in message ...
Hi People, I finally have my Yashica MAT 124G that I bought up from eBay. Its in great condition and am pretty pleased with it. I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Yes, you'll need an empty spool. If you are going to have your film processed at a local shop or lab, stop by and ask them for one. I expect they simply toss them anyway. Otherwise if you do your own, buy a cheap roll of film and use it to practice loading the the spools for your developer tank as the bigger neg is a bit different feel than loading 35 mm film. Good luck! All the Yashicas I've used are wonderful cameras and the 124G is a very sweet one. William |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
Andrew McCall wrote in message ...
Hi People, I finally have my Yashica MAT 124G that I bought up from eBay. Its in great condition and am pretty pleased with it. I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Yes, you'll need an empty spool. If you are going to have your film processed at a local shop or lab, stop by and ask them for one. I expect they simply toss them anyway. Otherwise if you do your own, buy a cheap roll of film and use it to practice loading the the spools for your developer tank as the bigger neg is a bit different feel than loading 35 mm film. Good luck! All the Yashicas I've used are wonderful cameras and the 124G is a very sweet one. William |
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Loading 120 film in a Yashica MAT 124G
In message , Andrew McCall
writes Hi People, I finally have my Yashica MAT 124G that I bought up from eBay. Its in great condition and am pretty pleased with it. I bought some 120 roll film for it, and started to try to work out how to load the film - but I can't figure it out! I think I need an empty roll from a previous film to load it correctly, but I am not too sure, and I think this is where I am going wrong as I don't have one. Empty spool in the top, full one in the bottom. Remove the gummed paper band entirely. Unfold the tongue on the end of the backing paper. Bring it around the back of the camera and into the empty spool. Keep tension on the backing paper with your thumb, and wind the winding lever until you are sure that the backing paper has locked into the take-up spool. Wind the lever until the black bar across the backing paper with an arrowhead on each end, points at the red dot at the side of the film gate. Close the back of the camera and wind-on until the crank stops. Turn it backwards and park it. You are now ready to shoot. After the 12th frame, the camera will wind-on until the film has all been transferred to the top spool. Open the back of the camera and carefully remove the top spool, keeping the backing paper tight. Lick and stick the gummed paper strip to keep it closed. Transfer the empty spool from the bottom to the top and start again. -- ---------------------------- Paul Friday |
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