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Film Tutorial #3 how to shoot with a Kodak 620 camera
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7 жыл бұрынIn this video I go over how to use a camera that accepts 620 film.
By spooling 120 roll film onto an older 620 spool you can get tons of use out of older cameras. you will also save yourself money by not paying a high price for old expired 620 film stock, or overpaying for film rolled this way by someone else.
@navidpey194 5 жыл бұрын
I tried it , I exposed one roll to practice, one helpful tip is : the tail end is not attached to the paper, you need to tape it so you would avoid unrolling the film from the paper while re rolling back to the 620 reel
@tlangphoto 5 жыл бұрын
That is a helpful tip! Thank you for commenting it good to know there are other people out there enjoying older film cameras.
@mkshffr4936 4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you also need to loosen the tape on the head end and re-tape after rolling on to the 620 spool since the film would bunch up?
@natashamartinez4715 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just got one of these at the flea market today. Seems like it’s in good condition. I’ll try this film hack and see if the camera still works
@tlangphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Flea market finds are the best! good luck with your camera. What other camera do you own.
@hero5asmr68 3 жыл бұрын
I got kodak duaflex ii camera at the flea market in Danbo last weekend too! I'm looking for 620 film but I couldn't find it in Manhattan. This camera is my first old camera so I'm a little worry that I can use it well but I'll try this after finish watching this video!
@DiscountDivorcePhotography 3 жыл бұрын
it is way easier to take nail clippers to a 120 roll...once you clip off the excess plastic it fits right in...ive done it and gotten great results
@tlangphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@4udience0f0ne 6 жыл бұрын
I use this method to shoot my old Kodak Brownies. Never thought of doing the re-spooling inside of a 120 camera. I'm gonna have to try that one day. :)
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad I could help.
@Ces1um 6 жыл бұрын
This was amazingly useful! Thanks!
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i'm glad you enjoyed it. i'm always looking for new ideas for future videos if you have any suggestions.
@Glive123 4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, thanks
@tlangphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@NK-pv8gq 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this idea. I wondered if you could actually roll the 120 onto a 620 spool inside a 120 camera? I realise the 620 spool may be too small, but it might be possible to pad it out. I also want to try 35mm in a 620 camera.
@tlangphoto 5 жыл бұрын
as long as you have some paper backing for the 35mm film spooled onto a 620 spool you should be good to go,
@neilpiper9889 6 жыл бұрын
The Ensign full vue made in England was similiar to your Kodak but it took 120. England didn't like Kodak's marketing and monopoly attempts which 620 film was. Bought the 620 cameras and you had to buy Kodak film.
@abedisgod 6 жыл бұрын
Your kid is so cute!!! i got distracted xD
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you,
@darabennett4316 3 ай бұрын
So I just noticed almost at the end of the video that the camera I have has the bottom spool that you pull our, but the top is missing. 😢 Are these easy to find? Or would that even matter once I purchased a roll?
@tlangphoto 3 ай бұрын
If you purchase a roll of film you can trim down a 120 roll with a nail clippers or a file for it to fit in a 620 camera. Your best bet for finding a 620 spool would be to locate another 620 camera for a low price. If you really find yourself out of options I may have some 620 spools in my camera collection that I could send your way. Good Luck and have fun!
@hawleyproductions 3 жыл бұрын
What camera is this? We have the same one but may be missing the spool?!?
@tlangphoto 3 жыл бұрын
This camera is the Kodak Duaflex 4, and as far as film spools go I have been told you can trim down 120 spools down with a clippers to make them fit in a pinch,
@JeremyWeed 2 жыл бұрын
How do you get the film out of the camera?
@tlangphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Once you finish a roll of film you can remove it from the camera and affix the paper wrapper.
@laurenallen5859 3 жыл бұрын
I have a duaflex 4 and I saw a lot of tutorials saying you need to cover the red window on the back. Have you had any trouble with it? And if so what do you recommend?
@tlangphoto 3 жыл бұрын
You should be fine, the paper backing on a 120 film roll will shield the film form any light that shines through that indicator window. It is also used to advance the film roll accurately. Good luck shooting!
@88Spector 7 жыл бұрын
I seen someone else just trim the ends of the 120 spool with nail clippers and the load the film in the camera. Have you ever tried that? What's your thoughts?
@tlangphoto 7 жыл бұрын
88Spector I don't see a reason why that wouldn't work. It would be a far faster method than what I show in the video. As long as you are careful there would be no damage to the film. Give it a try and let me know. 👍🏼
@leifovesand5083 6 жыл бұрын
I did this on my Kodak junior 620, works pretty nice.
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
awesome how did the photos turn out?
@ganzonomy 6 жыл бұрын
The only risk is with high end Kodak like the medalist, it won't work. Even 620 is a tight fit, and the medalist was built for 620
@johnfowler9424 4 жыл бұрын
Have this same camera!
@tlangphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, it is a great simple camera. get out there and enjoy it.
@johnfowler9424 4 жыл бұрын
Travis Lang I’ll try, just film is weird to find for good prices. (For 120 or 620 cameras)
@dengiannilol 6 жыл бұрын
And then how to you transfer the pictures from the film roll to paper? (If you don't have an infrared room). I'm really new to this so sorry if this is a stupid question.
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
No worries, this is a good question, once you develop your film there are several things you can do. In my case I have a full darkroom so i can use a photo enlarger to print paper prints right from the negatives. (This is a future video for sure!) another option that is easier would be to scan the negatives and print them off digitally. (not as fun but a whole lot quicker.)
@roberts.s 6 жыл бұрын
Is moving film to 620 roll make film burn ?
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Ex Patriate if you transfer the film in the total darkness of a changing bag or a darkroom there is no risk of film burn or pre exposure.
@ehmehmehmeh6038 7 жыл бұрын
i have one and i didnt buy it off of ebay. My Grandpa saved it
@tlangphoto 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, a lot of my favorite cameras are from my grandparents and even my great grandparents.
@emilymushrush5673 6 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy the 120 film?
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Emily Mushrush , I but a lot of my film from a website called freestyle photo they have a great selection and good pricing. www.freestylephoto.biz/category/2-Film/Black-and-White-Film
@emilymushrush5673 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@edwinjonesii5626 5 жыл бұрын
B&H Photo and Video or Adorama online
@neilpiper9889 6 жыл бұрын
The Ensign full vue made in England was similiar to your Kodak but it took 120. England didn't like Kodak's marketing and monopoly attempts which 620 film was. Bought the 620 cameras and you had to buy Kodak film.
@tlangphoto 6 жыл бұрын
I have another video going over the different film formats that exist and it is very clear that Kodak tried very hard to make there own film sizes a thing several times over the years.