Dumb deed of the week

[ray*j*gun]

In trying to tighten the film in my M6 before winding to #1, I rewound the unused film right into the canister. Does anyone know how to get the leader out without exposing the film. So dumb I can't believe I did it.

Thanks!!

 

[david.elliott]

Use a paperclip and try to hook the sprocket holes. Pull gently.

 

[coelacanth]

How about gently opening the canister in a darkbag, then close it after taking the leader out then seal with photo tape?

 

[finguanzo]

I saw this a few months ago, never tried it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRT_9OQy6VA

 

[Pickett Wilson]

used these for years:

http://www.amazon.com/Kalt-NPFT1-Film-Leader-Retriever/dp/B00009V3DI

 

[brainwood]

I have a Kaiser film leader retriever which has saved just such a day for me. - over jealous rewinding when changing rolls mid may through.

http://www.adorama.com/KRFLR.html

There is a knack to using them but few goes on a spare roll should nmake it a doddle

Chris

edit- Actually very similar to Picket Wilsons but his is cheaper !!!

 

[Mr_Flibble]

I saw this a few months ago, never tried it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRT_9OQy6VA

It actually works, just don't lick the film, wet your finger and spread that on the film you're using to extract the leader.

I've rescued a few roll that way

 

[IK13]

That's really cool! Reminds me of the Mythbusters episode with the phone books.

 

[oftheherd]

No problem with solutions above. There have been several threads on this, so there may be other solutions you would like to try. Do a forum search using "film retreiver." I would be cautious of the paperclip method. No doubt it will work, but might let in more light than you want through the felt trap in bright light.

 

[nikon_sam]

I own my own film retriever from about 200 years ago...I've used it a handful of times and it works great...they make a simplier version these days and they are affordable...
They are one of those tools one should have "just in case"...

BTW that video was great...

 

[ray*j*gun]

Hey thanks all........I think I'll try the You Tube trick first....If i can't get that to work I'll buy a tool.....feel so damned dumb...trying to rush and it was my last roll of c41 B&W film.

Thanks again.

 

[MartinP]

"Dumb deed of the week" . . . isn't that tempting fate somewhat ? After all, it's only Monday !
😉

 

[shadowfox]

Time to get some reloadable film canisters 🙂

(I have one roll pulled in just like this and I've been dragging my feet to use bulk-reload films).

 

[ray*j*gun]

Your right Martin......that's asking for trouble.

 

[MartinP]

Ooops, I mean tempting fate based on personal experience of managing foolish mistakes, of course . . . .
:bang:

 

[Steve Karr]

Ha! I love the spit trick!

But I just tested both the Fancy $20 retriever & the spit trick... neither will work for me because I bend the first 1/4" of film to fit into the M body spool better. After I started doing this to the film I have Instant Load every time.

But then it's hard to get the leader back out again.

Life is balance I guess ...
Grasshopper

 

[ray*j*gun]

Well I just did the spit thing and it worked like a charm!!!!!

Thanks all this site is such resource its amazing!