How to Reload Disposable Cameras-A Tutorial
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2017
- Yes! You can reload disposable cameras! I'll show you how-provided you have a dark bag and a roll of film (err, and a disposable camera, of course.)
The main trick is re-rolling the film onto a plastic bobbin in your dark bag without being able to see what you're doing. With a little practice, you'll be reloading that disposable in the passenger's seat of your buddy's car, while driving to an epic climb, in no time. (He will, however, look at you funny as you fiddle with something in a black bag, in your lap.)
If you try it an run into any problems, let me know in the comments. I can try and update the video to better explain anything that is unclear.
Also, feel free to suggest subjects for my next tutorial.
legit thought it was snoop dogg in the thumbnail lmao. really helpful vid though
thank you. you are the only person on CZcams to do a tutorial on this. thanks.
Really?! I find that hard to believe!
@5:03 "Or just don't reload disposable cameras" 😆😆😆😆👏👏👍👍
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hahaha that awkward is cute. tq for tutorial anwayyy!
natra you're welcome
Thanks for this I'm definitely gonna be trying this, just gotta get a dark bag now.
Manu Talamoa awesome! let me know how it works out!
thank you! very helpful!!
Katryna Ohryn you're welcome!
Nice! It's very helpful. Thank you 😍
You're welcome!
Very helpful, thank you! Just bought my first Kodak Funsaver and ordered some film (Lomography Color Negative 800 135), so when the original Funsaver film is done I'll try my best to reuse the camera. Cheers!
malennachbruchzahlen how did it go?
@@chandidonato8629 I'm sorry, in the end I didn't try but bought a Canon EOS 600 instead, haha.
I sometimes use disposable cameras for my alternative photography
Thankyou so much !
You're welcome!
Very Nice 👍
hello! I just wanna say that this is a great tutorial! Im currently waiting for my disposable camera to come back to me after developing them. I can't wait to try doing the entire process on my own!
chocograpes13 thanks!
thanks for the help! I was struggling to get this to work with the Ilford disposable camera. Its not as easy as this one. I appreciate it!
Robbie Maynard Creates no problem! I haven't tried ilford yet unfortunately
hi i just bought a disposable, b&w ilford camera.
can you please tell me how itd work for the ilford since youve already tried it and you said it's harder than the one in the video? thank you so much! your help would be v much appreciated.
that fragile capricorn Its the same principal but there are more pieces that connect the body so they tend to break. You just have to work it and be gentle. Just to note, I took it apart but it broke for me too
thank you
You're very welcome!
THANK. YOU.
whywhywhy 87 you're welcome!
Hey, man great video! I just got curious and started thinking about reloading disposables so I looked it up and here I am. I was wondering how you go about asking for empties at a film development place. Some of the places I occasionally go to are a tad more expensive regardless so I don't know if they'd be throwing their empty disposables my way lol
Thanks! When I made this I knew the owner of a small photo shop, so it wasn't hard at all to just ask for some. I'm guessing most places wouldn't mind if you asked. The worst case is they say "no", but I'm guessing that won't be the case.
Hey! Great video. Just curious as to what film I actually can get so i can reuse my kodak powerflash? 800 is rly expensive in my county and its a bit rare so can i get the colourplus 200 or maybe the ultramax 400? And if possible is there anything i should worry about when handing it over to the lab to develop?
please do a fujifilm one!
does it also works with the Kodak Flash 27 Single Use Camera? Thanks for this!! I'm very new to disposable cameras !!
It should! Good luck!
can you please please do a guide on reloading the newer Kodak Funsaver cameras?
It's exactly the same, just a little harder to open.
Which type of roll should i buy for Kodak funsaver???
Anything that you can shoot at 800ISO. If it's color fim, 400ISO should work fine; but B&W must be 800.
Hello David! Thanks for your Video! I was wondering if you have to do anything with the shutter count? ( I saw another video of a guy manipulating the shutter count but it doesnt seem that you needed to do it). What do you recommend ?
It's not necessary, and I find it to be a hassle. It's fun just going until there's no more film!
this was cute and helpful :)
esosa noruwa thanks!
like the video! :) i got an old duane reade aka walgreens camera and i don't have a bobit thing to roll the film in, just an empty film roll. do you think i should just buy a new camera?
Thanks! Probably
Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I have a Kodak Funsaver disposable camera and I was thinking about buying this film: Kodak 603 4078 Ultramax 400 Color Negative Film (ISO 400) 35mm 36 Exposures
Would that work?
Should work fine!
Hey can i refill with any film? Does it necessary have to be kodak brand ?
Can I do the same with my fujifilmsimpleace400 disposable cam?
Haven't tried with Fuji yet
Is changing the film roll into different brands okay? I'm thinking of buying a lomography 35mm ISO 800 film to replace my old film. Would it still be compatible with my disposable kodak funsaver? Thank you for your response.
Yeah, so long as it's 35mm and the right speed, your good to go!
Can you take out the flash unit and still have it operate properly, or would that risk light leakage or whatever? Or rather, what's the best way to do that, remove the battery or the flash unit itself, then tape it up?
Just remove the battery. Don't touch the flash unit-it has a very strong charge and could seriously mess you up.
Hi is that the Kodak HD power flash you are using?
Dean Marion yup, exactly. it's exactly the same for the funsaver, only the tabs are more irritating to open. (actually, my battery changing explanation at the end it's with a funsaver I think)
hey I was wondering why do we need to roll the flim into the other side (left) and not just leave in the roll?
Because the advance is in the opposite direction-- it's how they are designed
I understand that the original kodak disposable uses iso 800 film, even though you said it was 'dud film' that you put in, could I use iso 400? 800 is hard to find now and where I live. If i want to ship it, ill pay 4x the amount of regular 300 kodak film. What film do you actually put in your disposables?
There isn't much 800 film because it's generally accepted that most 400 films push easily to 800. If you don't develop yourself, just tell your lab to push it one stop.
is it possible to do this with the film that's already in the disposable, for the purpose of double exposing? for some reason i can't find this anywhere online! have you tried it? i know you can create double exposures on each individual frame by resetting the shutter, or the flash method- but i'm interested in trying to shoot the entire roll, then reload and shoot the entire roll again. thanks for the tutorial :)
You'll have to retrieve the leader of the film to reload it; but, yes, it's definitely possible!
okay cool- yeah i was thinking i would just not shoot the last couple of frames in order to have room to retrieve it :) thanks!
@@sarahallee2145 you can buy a cheap split cam on amazon for like $10 or less and it lets you take up to like 6 exposures per frame.
can i use fujifilm c200 for this kodak funsaver as a film?
Yes any 35mm will work but the camera thinks the film is 800 so just develop it by pushing 2 stops since it is only 200
Would using the Tri X kodak black and white film (35mm 36 exposures) work the same as the ilford? Thanks.
James Arsen absolutely!
Just make sure you push it to the ISO indicated by the disposable camera (and load it in your changing bag, of course!)
i have a kodak 27 exposure camera and got some film which are 24 exposure.. can i use the 24 film rolls in the 27 camera? i’m a tad confused
Yeah, the counter will just be off
Sorry, i'm new here. Can I do this in a light room? And which type of roll should I buy for fuji disposable camera?
Fariany M Inglesjz you can do this in a dark room, but you can't use your darkroom light-it must be completely dark. Add far as film, just make sure you match the specific camera's indicated ISO. (You can calculate times for pushing b&w film here: theinsolite.com/generalized-bw-pushing-formula/)
Hi everyone !
I just bought some expired kodak funsaver on the internet but it is from 2004 so the battery in it just flow in the camera...
So I opened the battery case to change it but I'm afraid to had exposed the film in it to light ...
Did anybody know if opened the battery case can affect the film ?
Thank you !
Alex
I think a little lighter can get on, but I think you'd be ok if you did it in a dimly lit room
nice vid,
quick question, should you use cotton gloves to minimise handoils on the film as you re roll it? does it matter?
Technically that would be better, yes. But usually when reloading disposables, quality isn't your main concern 😂
@@dbloomsday lol true :D just thinking of how to get the most out of it.
if i had to choose an ISO, what would be a good inbetween for indoor shots at night/lower light levels and outdoor shots during day?
thanks!
@@cs512tr The camera is meant for 800ISO using flash indoors. I'd stick with that, especially for bnw which has less exposure latitude.
@@dbloomsday thanks, i was thinking in general rather than that camera specific :D
hi david! first of all thank you so much for the video, it helped me out a bunch :)
just a quick question - since the disposables are 27exp only, if i load 36exp film can i shoot all of those or can i only shoot the 27?
You can shoot as many as you want! (Just don't expect a working counter)
Also, thanks!
ahhh okay, thank you! guess i'll just have to pay attention to the number of photos :)
plz can you do a video for Fuji camera?
Nearly impossible task
@@akhyarrayhka4048 i can't do it on fujifilm. The cover stands on the front - meaning it gives you access to the flash and lens but not to where the film is located
hi does this also work on fujifilm disposable cams
I'll have to try that
Is there anything to worry about with the photo counter wheel (like resting etc)
purple admin you can reset it if you want-it's just a pain in the butt, so I left that out ;) good question, though!
David Allen thanks! Good too know, keep up the great work
hey, not sure if this has been asked yet but is there a way of recharging the flash in the camera? I think thats the best advantage of a disposable camera to other old film cameras which dont have a flash so it would be super useful to be able to keep using the flash once the power initially runs out. Im guessing this isnt possible though
Maymay watch the very end of the video ;)
David Allen ohhh I missed that thanks 😀
Maymay NP!
merci...video sympa. and in order to avoid that, i bought a 5$ point & shoot... drop it after 9 rolls... bought another one 4$... etc... why? really too much time to reload a disposable and also can't change film until back home. So a 5$ box camera in the pocket pr backpack etc....and you're good to shoot with one hand and hang on the rock with the other one...hehe. thanks again
Disposable cameras are free, and I have a changing bag which I take to reload them while driving. It's easier and cheaper if you want to give cameras to other people on the trip with you. And, they can just hold onto it and finish it whenever they want.
Hi everyone,
I just want to reload my Kodak Funsaver 800ISO but I have only a 400 ISO film...
Can I do it or my photos wiil be underexposed because of the ISO differences ?
Thanks ! :)
You should be fine... Color film can handle being a stop underexposed. You can always push it a stop in development of you want
Can you use any kind of negative on disposable cameras?
Yup, you just need to realize the camera is probably meant to be short at 800 ISO
same goes to fujifilm disposable camera? or different?
Still haven't tried a fuji
Hey so I just bought a reusable "disposable" camera made by lomography. I think you'd like it.
Manu Talamoa sounds like lomo's style! I'll have to check it out
would it be possible to do all of this in dark room?
Syifa Madani absolutely! just so long as you don't expose the film you're loading on the spool!
OK! Thank you i'll try then.
Can i open the camera in daylight when i take all of the pictures or I have to do it in the bag? I don't know if i'll expose the film or the film will roll itself and I'm free to do it ;/
Piotr Chabraszewski once you're done the roll, you can open it in daylight. The film actually advances into the canister.
is it necessary to remove the batteries first before opening the cam?
You probably should... Also, use the flash after removing them to make sure they no more juice in the capacitor. The flash holds a charge that will fry a pacemaker.
Can i try this to fujifilm disposable cam?
Personally, I haven't tried yet, but I believe the principle is the same
I tried it on fujifilm quicksnap and it doesn't work. The cover comes out and reveals the front, without giving you access to the bobin on which you can load your roll
@@tsubakoyumi194 There are other tutorials for some other camera czcams.com/video/UQQxQrDMCj0/video.html and you can search for "disposable camera reload"
more pls
What would you like to see next?
hi man , after i shot with camera how can i load it to my laptop so i can post it ?
Need to have the film developed and scanned
The black bag is not neccessary right? I mean negative film dont need to be in super dark.
Im still new to film photograhpy, sorry
We only need the black bag to roll it in the bobpin right?
It is absolutely necessary! But, yes, while the film is in the canister, it doesn't matter. While you're rolling it out and closing the camera you need it.
What film would you recommend? Since the io is 800
HP5 pushed one stop works great
Hey what happens if I’ve changed the film over in a naturally lit room, will the whole film be ruined? Just did it all after watching video and realised you need it to be dark, just wondering what it does to it all. Thanks
Yes, it will run the film!
Agreed, I always changed my film in my camera in a very low light room.
How do you load the film in the spool? I cant find sprocket holes in mine
anna dominique sasil do you have a slot to put the film leader in?
David Allen there's no slot :( there was a sprocket hole shaped square and I tried to fit the film's sprocket hole here but when I put it together, the film doesnt rewind itself after two shots.
anna dominique sasil strange. for sure each brand is a little different. If you send me a photo, perhaps I can help out, otherwise I'm not sure
Will a 200 film in a kodak work?
You might want to push it a stop in development
how many film exposures did u use?
It varies. A 35exp roll will usually get you 39
Would you know how to do this with a waterproof disposable camera?
Manu Talamoa funny, I just bought one to try it. I'll let you know!
Hello! I have the ilford bnw disposable camera, can i reload it with a colored film? 😅 sorry i’m new to this
I haven't tried the ilford camears, but any color film between 200 and 800 ISO should work
hi! i have an ilford and i was wondering if you tried it out and if it worked?
I recently just bought my first ever disposable film camera (ilford hp5 plus 400) and idk how to open it carefully nor i can reload it )-:
Sorry... I've never tried one of those
So basically you can use the disposable camera again after finished the film that given on the first place
Yup
Please make fujifilm version
Farrel Rakha once I get a Fuji disposable I'll try
how do I get empty ones , I'm going to be the president of my school's photo club this fall and I want to load 5-10 of these so I can let the freshman expremnet and learn processing and dark room stuff before i let them use slr
Hexen Jager usually if you go to a place that processes them, you can ask for empties.
what do people mean by "push it by (numbers)" ?
Pushing is overdeveloping to compensate for under exposing. Those numbers are usually how many stops it was underexposed by
can you use a 36 exposure film on a 27 exposure cam?
Yup!
@@dbloomsday thank you
@@dbloomsday can i make a request? can you make a video about reloading fujifilm quicksnap? plssss thank u
@@kyletrionagray_ a few people have asked about this. I'll have to get one and try!
@@dbloomsday thank you again 🥰
is it possible to do it in a dark room? or is it have to be in a dark bag?
Felicita Anindhita a darkroom is fine so long as you doubt turn on the darkroom light. Film is sensitive to it even though pallet5 isn't
+David Allen alright, at least I can still see even tho just a little
Felicita Anindhita if you can see then it's too bright... Sorry :/
Holy sh*t! 😲
Can you do this in a red light room?
No. Most films (except for orthographic films, for example) are sensitive to red light. You need total darkness.
How do you get your film developed, and y did you put all of the film on the bobbin is that, it's supposed to work ?
I develop film myself (which is useful for pushing it). Yes, you roll of of the film onto the bobbin. When you advance the film, it returns into the canister.
David Allen , do you think you could do a future video of how, and what you use, to develop your film ? That would be really cool and thx for the help. 😊
Perhaps! I'll see what I can do!
whats the dark bag for
It has to be done in that or you'll ruin the film
What happens if you leave fingerprints on the film?
Also, can I lock myself in a completely dark room instead of using a dark bag (which I don't have)?
I just bought film to try this and I'm so scared to ruin it
Update:
I just loaded the film. Thing is I had a bit of trouble when I rewinded back the film into the "bobine" because when I pushed it with my fingers it began to be loose therefore the film around the "bobine" isn't tight at all. That's one thing...
The second is that because of this I can't close the camera completely since the roll is too loose. But I guess it's not too much of an issue because I just taped it veryy tightly where it could not close.
Third isn't actually an issue (woohoo!) but I took 3 photos with it, and although it is quite tough to move on to the next exposure, it still works. So I guess everything's fine? And last: my question about the fingerprints still stands, because I'm afraid i just ruined the whole film :(
I'm not sure if you can actually understand what I said because I don't have much vocab abt film photography sorry abt that..
You can absolutely do it in a dark room-just make sure there's absolutely no light!
Honestly, I wouldn't worry *too* much about fingerprints, especially if you wash the film when you develop. Don't be scared to ruin film-it's all part of the learning/experimentation process!
David Allen thanks a lot :)
NP!
No we don’t call it a bobbin. A bobbin is for sewing machines, we call it a spool. :)
i thought the film would get ruined if you exposed it to light? doesn't that happen?
That's why you have to do it in the changing bag
I'm a noob, but what's the point of a black bag and is it needed?
PeanutButter Cookies you actually need to do all of this inside the bag, otherwise you expose the film.
and no worries-everyone's a noob at everything at some point!
David Allen Are you able to see inside a dark bag? At least to a degree?
Gabriel Brown not at all. you have to do it by feel.
Funny, but I hate black and white photographs. They look really horrible. You lose so much detail! I even prefer watching old films that were originally in black and white when they have been colourized. Especially old laurel and hardy films.
can we reload fuji cam too? because ive asked the fuji official acc on instagram, they said that we couldnt reload it 😭
I haven't tried yet, but will at some pont
Can I load this using a red light?
No, it needs to be completely dark. Most films are red sensitive
@@dbloomsday hmm oke thanks.
I don’t have film at hone
Hamida Begum you'll have to buy some then!
Can i do it in a dark room instead of a dark bag?
won't the film be exposed?
That's why you actually have to do it in the changing bag. I did it in the light just so you could see
@@dbloomsday oh! thank you for the tips 👌🏻💗
Really work??
It does for me. The photos at the beginning are from reloaded disposables.
David Allen but my flash not working
shhrmdhn you might want to change the battery
David Allen shit i already put the film😭
shhrmdhn you can still change the battery in the dark bag
Or just buy a cheap reloadable point and shoot camera at Goodwill and pray that it has no light leaks.
That's even less free
David Allen Less work though to reload. They’re often like $5-6 anyways that’s cheaper than buying the disposable cameras at Walgreen or CVS.
my disposable camera doesn't have a bobbin
😣
Or, you can go to any Goodwill or Salvation Army and by a donated point and shoot 35 mm camera for less than $5, and have an easier to reload and better camera.
You could do that, indeed.
Could you just hide in a closet and reload your film at night? 😂
yeah im doing this too ! Closed curtains night time under the blanket. No probs !
Why not buy a small second hand point and shoot film camera like a Canon,Olympus ect, dirt cheap and more features plus easily re loadable and all for around the same price as a once only use camera.....
I get the empty disposables for free ;)
Well that makes sense then..:):)
This did not work for me using a fujifilm quick snap. Totally different from the kodak, also id like to say, these cameras are known to overexpose the 800iso film a little bit. It is perfectly ok to use 100-400iso without pushing, try it out. Mileage may vary
spongebobdriftpants I don't know the Fuji disposables that well-I'll have to look into it. as far as the exposure index, on the Kodaks (with the flash) EI is right about 800. (I do all of my own lab work, this is something I know for sure). Also, with color film, you have much more exposure latitude; so, yes, you can mess with ISO sure a bit more. with B&W you need to be more careful. Even during the day, in the shade, sometimes the Kodaks underexpose the photo without the flash engaged.
isnt this illegal? LMAO
I'm, in fact, replying from my prison cell.
ok so this shit it NOT disposable lmao
Keep that shit!
Kind of like a hipster Vegan Gains...
Huh?
You could just wear gloves
It just makes it hard to feel what you're doing.
@@dbloomsday even latex gloves?