Sonnar-7 wrote:
I ordered a kit too because the idea of having a xpan like camera was so tempting, but am still left with a few questions.
Do you let the film in the receiving canister or do you rewind somehow the film into the original one, you would need a new canister every time if not since they can’t be opened without damaging them?
I’ve read that you also need to tape the roller to give it more thickness.
I’m not clear yet on how to do things yet.
Really cool photos btw, it really gives some nice results, looks as good as what I’ve seen from an xpan. I’m eager to try it too. ...Show more →
Understand I've only done this once! However, I put the camera in a dark bag. I then opened up the camera and rewind the film back into its original canister. With the adapter plugs on the canister, rewinding was easy. As for the receiving canister, you really only need the roller inside of it. The canister itself is not needed but I thought it would help keep tension on the whole thing.
I did put tape on the roller. I used silicone tape which has a nice thickness to it. For the roller in my Fuji GW690 III, I needed a length of 46mm of tape. The width was about 25mm or 1".
It really is pretty easy. One tip, if you use the canister method like I did above, make sure you label the receiving canister to distinguish from your film. Just be chance, I happen to use an old ProImage canister, same as the film I was shooting. Can get confusing!
Desmolicious wrote:
Love these. And you will see the WLF is such a great accessory, adding an interesting compositional perspective.
What is great about the F3 is you don’t lose metering w the WLF as the meter is built into the body, not the prism. With the F and F2, no metering w WLF. Same for my Minolta XKaaay.
Thanks I agree - it puts the camera at a perfect height for my little humans.
rji2goleez wrote:
Understand I've only done this once! However, I put the camera in a dark bag. I then opened up the camera and rewind the film back into its original canister. With the adapter plugs on the canister, rewinding was easy. As for the receiving canister, you really only need the roller inside of it. The canister itself is not needed but I thought it would help keep tension on the whole thing.
I did put tape on the roller. I used silicone tape which has a nice thickness to it. For the roller in my Fuji GW690 III, I needed a length of 46mm of tape. The width was about 25mm or 1".
It really is pretty easy. One tip, if you use the canister method like I did above, make sure you label the receiving canister to distinguish from your film. Just be chance, I happen to use an old ProImage canister, same as the film I was shooting. Can get confusing! ...Show more →
Thank you, it might take some trial and errors indeed, but I was perplexed about using a new canister each time, rewinding it with the adapters did seem almost logical save the risk of exposing the film.
My kit came with a metal mask, I wish there was a second one allowing to expose the borders but it will do, I’m thinking of making a little mask for the viewfinder.
I have a 9+ GW690III. I haven't shot with it in years, but if I ever get back into film, that will be the reason I do. Those 6x9 negatives (and especially chromes!) are amazing. As good as digital if shot right.
I "exercise" it about once a month - open the back, cock the shutter and run through all the shutter speeds and f-stops a few times...
lifeandmylens wrote:
Thanks I agree - it puts the camera at a perfect height for my little humans.
You can get an accessory WLF that fits in the hot shoe of any camera. Highly recommended!
Get the 'cheap' version in this thread, not the Leica version. The Leica one stabs you in the gut...
madNbad wrote:
So, to follow up the colorful dragon boat races, I have a bunch I took this afternoon. Headed out with a roll of Tri-X in the M4-2 and the weather was just a few degrees above freezing fog. After being soaked by two months of rain, Ole Bolle was pretty dark.
Ole Bolle is made from shipping pallets. Not the most weather resistant wood and after a very wet November and December it was quite a change from the summer months.
