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How to reuse an unfinished 120 film?

Sirius Glass said:
the last time I checked most of the people here are adults...
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Well, considering the number of multi-interpretable sentences in just this single thread, you are starting to doubt it...

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...and you run the risk of something not going the way you would have hoped they would go...

If you're careful and don't finger up or scratch the emulsion...

I have NEVER fingered up an emulsion. I do have some standards.

Yeah? Then who was that cute little emulsion number I saw you snuggling up with last night?!

I've done similar things with 35mm but I don't think I will ever try it with 120.

...but if your back is made so that the supply spool can turn freely in either direction...

Open the back in the darkroom...

Be sure to mark it well, unless you want to explore the creative possibilities of accidental double exposures...

...and I've done it more than a few times, so by now I have lots of practice and the process goes more or less smoothly...

Care to know how many times I screwed up along the way?
 
I tired to do it once its def. not a good idea. even though i figured out whats the best way to do it now, but the other best alternative is also not to do it.
 
Sure, you can do that, but why not just take five more shots? You are talking about $1.50 to $2.00 here, as others have said, in a $1,000 camera.
 

And don't forget
The only way I would ever suggest trying this is doing it in the dark...
 
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Marco B said:
Well, considering the number of multi-interpretable sentences in just this single thread, you are starting to doubt it...
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The ability to write clearly is not a necessary benchmark requirement for reaching adulthood.

Steve
 
Guys thanx for your answers.

However, the matter is not the cost of my camera or of the film. I could ask the same question about a Holga. I just wanted to know your way to reuse a 120 film, just in case this could be a solution sometime.

Of course I understand from your response that is a risky process and not that easy like with 135mm.

And yes, I will throw away the rest of the film in order to be sure that the 5 shots will be developed at least as they are.
 

Why throw them away? It's the perfect opportunity for goofy portraits or pictures of the dog. I used to burn off last frames taking quick shots of friends or pets or self portraits in a mirror. Years later, they make for an interesting look back. The fact they were taken with "throwaway" frames caused them to be relaxed and informal. The candids of the dog's butt really didn't stand the test of time so well, though.
 

He is going to throw them away because the APUG "keepers of light and truth" swore that he would be struck down by lightning for even contemplating reloading 120 film. Who died and make them god? Jes' sayin'
 
I've done this on Mamiya M645 Super. Just popped open the back in darkroom, took the cartridge out and carefully rolled back into the spool. It rolled up nicely. When I reloaded it, I just went beyond the last frame by one frame and kept going. I can't imagine this is such a big deal.... It rewound nicely, since I haven't so far to let the open (un-taped) end go free. Of course, not the best of things to do and probably wouldn't have done it if the roll contained some important irreplaceable shots, but it worked fine for me just fine.
 

See folks, the APUG "keepers of light and truth" were wrong ... this member was not struck by lightning! Jes' sayin'
 
....and I live in Central Florida, the lightening capital!
 
I will ask it again: Why not just take five more shots before developing the film?
 
Vaughn said:
Yeah? Then who was that cute little emulsion number I saw you snuggling up with last night?!
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I never touched her velvia!
 
benjiboy said:
If the O.P can afford a Mamiya 7 he can afford five shots of 120 film.
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You'd be suprised. There have been quite a few WTB postings where the poster wanted a good price price on an 8x10 camera because they were poor. Hmm..you can afford the most expensive film possible but not the camera?
 
alexmacphee said:
Well she claims some somebody groped her Astia.
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I didn't say anything about that.
No way I woulda fingered-eeww, never mind.

Besides, I said Provia- she just thought I said "probe ya".
 
benjiboy said:
If the O.P can afford a Mamiya 7 he can afford five shots of 120 film.
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It is not your job to determine what the O.P. can afford. Maybe the Mamiya 7 was given to him.
 
Let's just try to help the OP by answering his direct question. By now, he has heard pros and cons of what he is about to do, and it is his job to decide what's best for him. Surely, he doesn't have to disclose his financial details or how he obtained his camera to get help on this forum....
 

That is exactly the reason I answered his question without questioning his motives. The APUG "keepers of light and truth" were the ones who question his motives and used the term "wrong-headed"! You, APUG "keepers of light and truth, hang your heads in shame!

Steve
 

The motives were clear: save the rest of the film for further use.
These motives were questioned, because doing that may very well result in losing the film that has already been used (which includes losing everything that the use of that bit of film might have resulted in).

At no point, oh Guardian of the Real Truth, does that involve or require an analysis of the OP's economic and financial position. You Advocate of Falsehoods are the one who should bow your head in shame for thinking what the OP would do could work, because (!) he perhaps can't afford film! After doing that you will be allowed a little time (only a little, mind) to prepare yourself for perpetual punishment for arguing your case so badly on an internet forum.
 
Been a couple of days, by now I would think either he wound it back but doesn't know how it turned out or he went ahead and used the film up.
 
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