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Step 6Unloading!
Find a dark place (preferably a darkroom, but if you don't have access to a photo lab, then a very dark bathroom will suffice). Remove your tape and pop off the back of the camera. Remove your film and unwind it from the wheel, be careful to touch the film only on the edges, otherwise your pictures might get your fingerprints on them.
This is kind of tricky the first time: Let the film fall as you hold the canister in your hands. Find the little round knob at the top of the canister and turn it so that it retracts the film back inside. Reel it all the way in.
If you plan on developing this yourself, the have at it. Otherwise, take your film to a photo place and get your pictures printed. It's best to do it yourself so you can make a contact sheet and stuff, because most non-pro labs will just print your pics automatically. Because we're using 34 clicks and not standard automatic reeling things, your pictures may be cropped or lost completely. At least make sure you get negatives.
This is kind of tricky the first time: Let the film fall as you hold the canister in your hands. Find the little round knob at the top of the canister and turn it so that it retracts the film back inside. Reel it all the way in.
If you plan on developing this yourself, the have at it. Otherwise, take your film to a photo place and get your pictures printed. It's best to do it yourself so you can make a contact sheet and stuff, because most non-pro labs will just print your pics automatically. Because we're using 34 clicks and not standard automatic reeling things, your pictures may be cropped or lost completely. At least make sure you get negatives.
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Basically, fold the waist & hood portion up tight & stick your hands through the arms.
It works in a pinch!