Mary E. Hamel |
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How to Retrieve Film from Cannister
Using a camera I am somewhat unfamiliar with, I decided to rewind my film back into the cannister with the idea of leaving a leader... that puppy zapped all the way inside. I understand there are film retrieval tools you can buy. Aren't there ways to do this yourself without a tool? I would like to try a "home remedy" first, but I'm not sure what to do. I would appreciate any ideas of information on how to do this.
October 19, 2002
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Mary E. Hamel |
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OK, I am answering my own question. On my NINTH piece of tape, I managed to get a hold of the film leader and pulled it out. I took some Scotch packaging tape and cut about an 1-1/2 inches off. Then I folded it in on each side (toward the sticky side) about 1/2 an inch so I had a sticky middle. This is the fun part!! Cram it in the cannister while using the the part to roll it into the cannister. Only roll it in a little way; then, gently pull it out and if you're lucky, you'll get that leader. It took me quite a few tries, but I got it. :)
October 18, 2002
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
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Go buy one of the tools. They're not very expensive. :-)))
October 19, 2002
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Wayne Attridge |
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I'm with Jeff. One of those tools is cheaper than the therapy sessions you will need if you fiddle around with the tape idea.
October 20, 2002
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Mary E. Hamel |
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Thanks for the information. I'll buy one of those tools -- anything to make life easier!
October 21, 2002
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