How to reuse (reload) a single use film camera
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- čas přidán 26. 09. 2020
- In this video, I show how to reload film in a cheap single use disposable camera.
With disposable cameras, most pull the film back into the 35mm canister each time you advance, so that when you open the camera up the roll is already rewound. There are two different ways that film is fed when advancing the frames- in a 'feeder cassette' and taped to a spool. This video shows the process using a cassette style.
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Hi there. I'm Chris. Film is more fun is a place where I share about whatever busted up old camera I'm currently shooting and tinkering with, or my meanderings in film photography. It would be pretty rad if you said what's up. I'm 99% friendly. Definitely do that. Disclaimer: If you want technical proficiency go watch 'The Art of Photography' (love that show). These videos are more like an elderly person navigating a tv clicker.
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thank you! I like using disposable cameras every once in a while but don't really like the "disposable" aspect, so it's nice they can be kept around for a while longer
No prob! I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂
Im literally searching everywhere for empty cameras for the precious flash circuit inside, just me being an electronic guy and hating to see working, reuseable or recoverable things go.
been meaning to try this, bookmarking this video 👍
Easy as pie! 🥧 🙂
love this! well done 🤝
Thanks!
Yeah, mine's completely different.
But it was fun to take apart! What a marvel of cost reduction based engineering!
And there's really no pressure if it happens to break, because it's disposable!
@@filmismorefun Yep, i was planning on using the high voltage flash circuitry for my hair brained electronic ideas!
@@filmismorefun Oh, and their isn't even a supply reel, genius!
Love this might try this when my disposable camera arrives already
Cool!
did it work
@@iyenahm3169 i took photos but havent developed it yet shawty😳😳😳
@@zorenmontejo6020 did it work
very helpful video!! 📸 wish I had night vision goggles to reload the film hahaha
With a little practice no goggles needed lol! :)
thankyou it saved me a lot of money
I'm glad that it was helpful 🙂
Hey, That was very helpful. Before watching your video I was in an inspection that the camera is of no use any longer and you just have to bin it. 🤪😝😝 Coz you know name and all A million thanks for making this video.
I'm glad it was helpful 🙂
Thanks! this was awesome :)
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Nice one ..I’ve ten of these disposable cameras .. out of date .. bought to use in the Zorkie, amongst oftjer cameras .. this was last year still not used one .. 😞.. will give this ago once I’ve opened one .. 👍🏻
@@david72lansdell Soon, you'll have 11 of these once your 4k camera arrives 😂
Film is more fun 11 .. I know which will be shot first .. 🤔
Haha just looked in Insta.. it’s only 8 I’ve got .. film worms must have eaten 2 🤣🤣
Super informative video. Thanks!
I'm glad you found it useful! 🙂
Ahh man... bringing back memories of me working in 1-hour photo.
And yes, if you popped that thing open trying to get the battery out too (depending on the version), Instant Zap if you accidentally touched the circuit board haha
You sound like you're speaking from experience haha! 🙂
@@filmismorefun Some bad memories, some good memories 😂😂
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If only I had THIS life hack in the 90’s 😂
Better late than never! 😂
nice vid,
quick question, should you use cotton gloves to minimise handoils on the film as you re roll it? does it matter?
Hi there. I don't ever worry about it, but that's just my opinion. I'm sure you could possibly get some oils on the film from your hands, but the increased difficulty of working in gloves outweighs any potential benefits of avoiding a small amount of oil transfer. Again this is just what I do, but I know that some people are concerned about oils on their film. I hope that helps 🙂
Definitely not boring - hey, this might even work on an old Marlboro disposable camera...
Thanks! I bet you're right. I'm curious to know what it's loaded with? That's always a fun surprise on those "'made for brands", or generic unmarked singles use cameras.
Film is more fun I’ve got about 3 or 4 shots left on it before I rip it open and find out.
@@theoldcameraguy Oooh the great reveal! Hahaha 🙂
Hi, thanks for this video! I'm a little confused regarding resetting the shot counter. You said you were using film with 24 shots, so you reset the counter to 25? Am I misunderstanding something?
Hi there. On most 24 exposure rolls, you can get actually 25, or sometimes 26 shots. Since the counter winds down, I wanted to make sure I was shooting all the film on the roll. I hope that helps!
Great! Can I use any kind of iso for the film being reloaded? The initial film from the disposable was iso 800. Can i use 200 iso when reloading?
Sure! I would suggest shooting mostly outdoor images if you reload with 200 though. 🙂
what is the name of the guitar and drum music in the background?
A trip hop album downloaded from Dusted Wax years ago, I don't recall the name.
Hi there!! Loved the video. Quick question, how did you get your “feeder cartridge” open? Mine doesn’t seem like I can open it without breaking it!
Hey! Mine had a small plastic latch that I had to pry open to allow the cartridge to come apart. They're not designed to be opened again, so it can be tricky not breaking them sometimes. Good luck 🙂
I suspect that a few 3d printed parts like a winding and loading jig would make things easier. It's even possible that a 3d printed camera could be developed from the components in a disposable.
I agree. There are probably files uploaded on Thingiverse. I believe they already have a few pinhole camera files there.
Thanks for the video, v clear! I'm hoping to use film photography as a new years resolution 🤞 1 question tho, how many times can 1 camera be reloaded? Thanks 😊
Hey! There's not really a set number of times you can use it, but more like just use it until something breaks (which will probably be after a couple times). The weak point I saw on the camera that I used in this video was the feeder cartridge. Even after a handful of times it was having a hard time snapping back together. There are disposables made with the intent to reload, and others meant just for one single use only like this one. The super cheap single use cameras are not as well built as you can imagine.
@@filmismorefun Thanks for reply! Appreciate it ✌
@@shaunam6647 No prob 🙂
@@filmismorefun do you have an recommendations for disposable cameras that are meant to be reloaded?
@vivian spinks You could check out the Ilford Sprite 35. It's a disposable style camera that's meant to be reloaded 🙂
Is it safe to assume that all disposable cameras can use the same film? I have a Kodak power flash and inside it comes with 800 film. I’ve googled it and some say it uses Max 800 film and others say ISO-800 film, would there be dramatic differences if I just bought any kind of 800 film?
Not all disposables use the same iso, because some come loaded with 200 or 400. If your dispodable came loaded with 800 though, any type of 800 film will work fine. I hope this helps. 🙂
Great video !! Does it work either to kodak fun saver?
Hi there! I'm not sure about that particular model, but you should give it a try! 🙂
@@filmismorefun Thank you!!😸
What film would you recommend using to refil? Since the iso is 800
I would refill using whatever iso was first loaded in your disposable off you plan to use it in varied conditions. You could load 400 or 200 as long as you're shooting in a well lit area though. I hope that helps! 🙂
Great video anyway
Btw is it also work too in Agfa Vista 400?
Hi there. Sure, any 35mm film can be reloaded.
If Dispossable have 27 Exp and the roll have 36 Exp, how to set the number counting 36 Exp on cam? Also when the film reach the end, is the number counting ended with zero or continue until it can't be roll it?
Anyway sorry if i ask too much :D
It depends if the counter wheel has more than 27 exposures printed on it. If yes, no problem. If it only shows 27, set it to that and remember when it counts to zero that you still have about 9 shots left. 🙂
Thanks man, great information. i'll appreciate that.
No prob man. Have fun!
Interesting. I believe lomography's pre loaded cameras are reusable. I believe you can put new rolls of film in them. if so that would be easiet in my opinion.
Yeah there are a few specifically designed to be reloadable, which would definitely be the easiest route than cracking open a single use!
What disposable camera is this
It was a Miley Cirus Bangerz disposable. The camera was wrapped and decorated with MC designs, but was unmarked underneath as to what brand of actual disposable it was. There was pre-flashed Fuji color 200 inside originally.
@@filmismorefun Fun fact : I live in France and I found the exact same one (the stickers are different but the camera itself is the same) in a supermarket called "Leclerc". It was the only one available, it has no "real" brand and was kinda cheap (9€90).
@@Mat_Croft wow haha this thing really gets around 🙂
this is " i'm fine " disposable
the camera in the video shares the body of im fine disposable camera but im fine disposable cameras using the more conventional spool not the more complicated film cart shown in this video.
I have a few questions:
1. what does in the dark mean and why does it matter for refilling?/ what will happen if it's not done in the dark?
2. What kind of disposable camera is this?
Hi there! To answer your questions "In the dark" means loading the cartridge without any light around you. With this style you need to pull all of the film out of the canister to roll it up in the feeder cartridge. Why it is important is because film is light sensitive and images are recorded to the film. If this is not done in complete darkness it will run the film so no pictures can be taken.
As far as what brand of camera, I'm not sure. It was a rebranded camera without a label but might have been a Fuji as it was loaded with Fuji color 200.
@@filmismorefun Awesome! Thank you so much! I'll definitely try and remember that when inserting a new roll!
how did you coil the film without the light ruining it?
It needs to be done in complete darkness. I use my closet with the door shut and a blanket stuffed at the door bottom.
Hello, I have a question, how many time can you reload the camera for use? :)
Hi there. As many times as you want as long as the parts don't break. Disposable cameras are made out of cheap plastic so at some point something will snap bend or break but you can definitely get plenty of uses out of it.
@@filmismorefun thank you so much
question, please answer! if i take the camera to reveal the pictures, how do take the camera back? can i just give them the roll or do i have to give them the whole camera?
Hi there. That's up to you. You can either send the disposable camera to the developing lab and they will remove the film (and dispose of the camera), or if you want to try and save the camera you can always remove the film and just send that in so you have the camera to keep and reload. I hope that helps 🙂
What dispo camera is this?
I think it was a Fuji
Do I need to turn on the flash every time I wind the camera?
No, the flash is optional.
I don't have a dark room at home.. can I just reload the camera in a dimmed room without exposing the film? (thanks for the great video! I'll definitely try this
Hi there! It must be in complete darkness.
I've used closets with a blanket shoved against the bottom of the door to block all light, maybe that will work for you? 🙂
@@filmismorefun ok perfect, I'll try that! How will I be able to see tho!? ':)
@@great8122 That 12" can be pulled out of the canister and cut in the light, because you will be throwing that part away. Then take the unexposed part still in the canister into the dark to load. 👍
@@filmismorefun perfect! Thanks for your answers. I have seen these dark rooms with specific red lights, where could I buy one of these? With these lights the film won't be damaged, right?
You're welcome. Film is sensitive to red light, so yes it will damage it. The safe lights are for working with developing prints in the darkroom.
Does this work for a Fujifilm disposable camera
Hi there. I removed a roll of Fujicolor 200 from this unbranded one I used for the video, so it's possible this style was a Fuji. Not entirely sure though if this works on a Fuji style in particular because there are a few different set ups. However, even if it isn't exactly like this camera it should follow something similar.
How I can reload if I don't have a dark room. And if I simulate a total dark room how I can see?
With no dark room instead you can use a dark closet or a changing bag. You will not be able to see, that is the challenge, but necessary to work with the unexposed film.
Hi, but isn’t this a reusable film camera not single use because you mentioned at the end how it needed batteries and you were able to switch the flash on and off?
Hi there! Yes, it is technically a 'single use' camera, because it comes wrapped in cardboard, so nothing is accessable. When you are done with all of the shots, you are supposed to send the whole camera to the lab for development.
Where did you purchase your roll of film?
Hi Sarah! I usually get my film from Amazon, or BH Photo.
I have an affiliate link to directly purchase some film through Amazon if you wanted to help support the channel: amzn.to/3b7CNVw
Have fun 🙂
@@filmismorefun I appreciate this thank you so much!
@@sarahharte69 No prob!
Hey, Can I use a 36 exposures film with a disposable camera which has 27 exposures only?
I would think so. Most likely the counter will continue to spin after 0, so you might lose track of your frames unless you continue to count. Aside from that it should be fine. 🙂
I did it, but my experience was not very smooth. I had to cut some film because it wasn't fitting into the cartridge, just stuck because there are too many layers of film. Also, I had problems with frame tracker, because there were more than 27 frames in the film I inserted, even after I cut some part of it.
To summarize, it can be used, but it requires some manual work and your experience might not be as smooth as if you were using the film with 27 exposures. You might try using the film with 24 exposures. I wanted to try, but didn't find any in my town.
That's a great point about the film not fitting into the cartridge.
So did you just cut/trim a 36 exposure film?
@@great8122 Yes. You could pull the film out about 12" and cut it which will remove about 10 exposures.
What kind/brand of disposable camera did u use?
Hi there. I'm not sure the exact brand, because it was a repackaged/rewrapped Miley Cirus camera. It came loaded with Fuji 200 though.
I tried taking apart one of these once as a kid and it shocked me so bad that it fried my finger
Yeah the capacitors hold a decent charge. I bet that was unpleasant.
@@filmismorefun yea I had these white looking blisters all over my finger for awhile after
that little black thing you had aside , i dont have it, i swear i didnt throw it away or anything, i just dont think it came with one
There was no cartridge or spindel? Hmm, maybe the film was just wound up and placed on the other side. Many cameras are set up differently so that's possible.
Wait... when I do this it has to be completely in the dark...
Yep. 🙂
Why do you have to do it in the dark?
Hi there! Why it is important is because film is light sensitive, and pictures you take are recorded to the film. If loading is not done in complete darkness it will run the film so no pictures can be taken. I hope that helps! 🙂
Most reusable disposable film camera
Idk what the most reusable is because I haven't tested them all, but the ones I've had the best luck with were the Fuji Quicksnap.
Where load battery
Usually in the bottom.
@@filmismorefun show me where bottom and no space available
It’s a feeder thingamagig.
Exactly
I don't understand why they don't invent a permanent camera type of the disposable cameras that can be used like normal film cameras? I don't understand.
Hi Trisha. Ilford and Kodak have recently done just that, actually! Check out Ilford's Sprite 35ii, or Kodak's M35 or M38 cameras. 🙂
Just buy a olympus mju
Nah
Why would you want to reload a disposable camera.
Because disposable cameras have a certain look to them.
you just completely ruined the film when you pulled it out
This was a test roll. Did you maybe miss the part where I repeat several times "this part needs to be done in the dark" 2:16