Bronica ETRS

[excalibur2]

Something I have never done

Is it possible, with the dark slide in, to rewind the film...can't see why not but thought I'd check as I'm trying to buy a 50mm lens (on the bay) and want to try it out to see if works ok before a final test with the film back in.
Ta

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Hi, If it's a 120 or 220 film & back you are using then no it's not possible as these films wind from one spool to the next and are not designed to be rewound.

You can of course wind the film completely through and then try to rewind it in a darkroom or changing bag. A 220 film would be easier as it has no paper backing, where as a 120 film has and is only attached at the leading end, it can be done though with a bit of manipulation.

If it's a 35mm film & back you are using then it should be possible.

Please note I have never used a 35mm film & back on my ETRS so my answer to this part of the question could be wrong.

Hope this helps.

 

[excalibur2]

Hi, If it's a 120 or 220 film & back you are using then no it's not possible as these films wind from one spool to the next and are not designed to be rewound.

You can of course wind the film completely through and then try to rewind it in a darkroom or changing bag. A 220 film would be easier as it has no paper backing, where as a 120 film has and is only attached at the leading end, it can be done though with a bit of manipulation.

If it's a 35mm film & back you are using then it should be possible.

Please note I have never used a 35mm film & back on my ETRS so my answer to this part of the question could be wrong.

Hope this helps.

Thanks...that's annoying as I've only taken one shot on the film. Could it be possible to put the back in a changing bag and just pull the film out then rewind it, esp as I've only taken one shot....if any possible problem with the gearing and counter :thumbsdown: would rather just waste the film.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Thanks...that's annoying as I've only taken one shot on the film. Could it be possible to put the back in a changing bag and just pull the film out then rewind it, esp as I've only taken one shot....if any possible problem with the gearing and counter :thumbsdown: would rather just waste the film.

Hi, I've just tried that with an old film and my set up and yes it can be done. I did not put it in a changing bag as my film didn't matter, but obviously you would have to keep the film in total darkness to save wasting it. It's easier if you take the insert out of the back and remove the spools, then without letting the film unroll you can rewind it manually. If you have a small elastic band to hand you can then put that round the rewound film to stop it unwinding as you will have no original sealing band around the film.

Hope this helps and all makes sense.

 

[excalibur2]

Hi, I've just tried that with an old film and my set up and yes it can be done. I did not put it in a changing bag as my film didn't matter, but obviously you would have to keep the film in total darkness to save wasting it. It's easier if you take the insert out of the back and remove the spools, then without letting the film unroll you can rewind it manually. If you have a small elastic band to hand you can then put that round the rewound film to stop it unwinding as you will have no original sealing band around the film.

Hope this helps and all makes sense.

Thanks I'll do that.......but the guy didn't respond to my offer on the bay for his 50mm PE lens, so no rush now.
If anyone is selling a 40mm or 50mm EII or PE lens in market place, they could mention that the lens is there.

 

[magicolor1]

Why do you need to take the film out at all if you just want to check the lens? Put the dark slide in and take the back off altogether, then fire the camera/lens combo with the back off.

 

[excalibur2]

Why do you need to take the film out at all if you just want to check the lens? Put the dark slide in and take the back off altogether, then fire the camera/lens combo with the back off.

Huh! never thought of that as I don't take the back off ...then I can use the same film again :baby: :bonk:

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Huh! never thought of that as I don't take the back off ...then I can use the same film again :baby: :bonk:

Hi, Sorry about that I missed that completely.:bang:

 

[excalibur2]

Hi, Sorry about that I missed that completely.:bang:

....but you have added knowledge for ETRs owners and thanks, and I should be ashamed of myself for owning a Etrs for about 25 years and not knowing any of this :bang:

 

[magicolor1]

....but you have added knowledge for ETRs owners and thanks, and I should be ashamed of myself for owning a Etrs for about 25 years and not knowing any of this :bang:

No shame in that! I've come across people with 35mm film SLRs who seriously thought they couldn't change lenses while a film was loaded.

 

[excalibur2]

No shame in that! I've come across people with 35mm film SLRs who seriously thought they couldn't change lenses while a film was loaded.

well if you don't know, you don't know
If there is a job in the house that needs fixing and have to find out how to repair it, my wife says\moans "you don't know how to fix it and you call yourself an engineer?"...and I usually reply "well Einstein wouldn't know how to cook faggots and peas"