Strange problem on my Manual SLR

[yamashita]

I followed the instruction on my X-700 instruction book on loading the film prior to usage.

However, the first 2-3 photos will always get exposed. The rest are ok.

Anyone have such problem?

 

[ninelives]

the first few frame of your film are usually unusable. coz they are exposed to light.

After u load the film , close the cover, crank 1 or 2 frame forward, then shoot. Don't just close the cover and shoot.

conclusion : load film, close cover, crank your film, shoot.

 

[yamashita]

Hi there ninelives. Thanks for helping.

Which means I will take 2 shots with the lens cap on to advance to either the 3rd or 4th frame?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by yamashita
Hi there ninelives. Thanks for helping.

Which means I will take 2 shots with the lens cap on to advance to either the 3rd or 4th frame?

Insert the film into the take up spool, wind 1 frame, close cover, wind 2-3 frames. That's the standard method of loading manual cameras.

Regards
CK

 

[yamashita]

ahh...i see. thanks.

 

[ninelives]

it does not matter if u close the lens cover or not.

 

[yamashita]

Does this problem occurs only on manual loading slr or even those with motor?

 

[ninelives]

different between manual and motor is that motor will wind the film for you. for manual camera, u have to wind it your own.


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[Gunjack]

Originally posted by yamashita
Does this problem occurs only on manual loading slr or even those with motor?

As far as I see it, it isn't a problem at all... Both are the same, except that if u are really stingy, u probably can squeeze more frames out of the roll manually, hehee...