jesaroj Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi! I am relatively new to my Bronica SQ-Ai, although I have loaded film into the filmbacks about 4 times now, the very 1st time I tried it without looking at the directions, (earlier today), wouldn't you know it, I loaded it wrong! Therefore, the paper was covering the film the whole time I was shooting. What I am interested in knowing is can I still use that roll of film... i.e. can I load it in again (correctly) and still get properly exposed negatives? Thanks for the help - I'm glad I found this forum and I plan on exploring and using it from now on! ~Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee hamiel Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Jessica: In theory - yes - if your back holds the film tight via the pressure plate the emulsion was blocked by the darkproof paper. I would simply toss the roll & start with a new one & chalk it up to learning. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sndr Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 You'd have to rewind it onto a new spool in complete darkness (like in a film loading bag). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rconey Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 film is the cheapest part of the equation (ignoring the drop in MF equipment prices lately). Start over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Reloading (winding) the roll back to the original spool is quite difficult because the film is only attached to the backing paper from its leading edge. It is very likely to develop a kink at the point where it is attached and that can cause trouble in the camera. No harm trying but for me the cost of film is less than processing and the risk of losing the images is even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaius1 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 The film is only attached to the paper in one direction, by a small piece of tape. You would need to transfer it back onto the original reel without the film coming away from the backing at all - very, very tricky. For what film costs, it's not worth it. You can still use that roll to practice loading a development reel in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesaroj Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks to everyone...yes it is too cheap to worry about it! I will save it for practice purposes. I appreciate the responses! ~Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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