rbsinto
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Expanding a bit on what Filmfan and Oftheherd suggested;
When you want to remove a partialy exposed roll, first check the frame counter and note the number of exposed frames.
Rewind the film slowly until you hear a "click" which will be the sound of the film leader popping out of the takeup spool slot. At this point, the leader will be sticking out of the cassette two or three inches depending on the width of the camera you are using.
Stop rewinding and remove the film. Record on a slip of paper "exposed X. Start X+1 or X+2. Either put the paper inside the film cannister or secure to the roll with a rubber band.
When reloading the roll, make sure the lens or body is capped and advance to frame X+1 or X+2.
If you are using slide film be sure to tell the lab to visually check the film when cutting it because the registration will likely be off past the point of the original shots.
I've been doing this for over thirty years and it works very well.
Oh. and if you do accidentally wind the leader back into the cassette, you can get it out with a piece of Dymo Label tape.
If you're not sure how to do this lemme know and I'll explain it in detail.
When you want to remove a partialy exposed roll, first check the frame counter and note the number of exposed frames.
Rewind the film slowly until you hear a "click" which will be the sound of the film leader popping out of the takeup spool slot. At this point, the leader will be sticking out of the cassette two or three inches depending on the width of the camera you are using.
Stop rewinding and remove the film. Record on a slip of paper "exposed X. Start X+1 or X+2. Either put the paper inside the film cannister or secure to the roll with a rubber band.
When reloading the roll, make sure the lens or body is capped and advance to frame X+1 or X+2.
If you are using slide film be sure to tell the lab to visually check the film when cutting it because the registration will likely be off past the point of the original shots.
I've been doing this for over thirty years and it works very well.
Oh. and if you do accidentally wind the leader back into the cassette, you can get it out with a piece of Dymo Label tape.
If you're not sure how to do this lemme know and I'll explain it in detail.
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