Magazines

footage counter roller arm

transfer roller

film roll

film core

guide roller

Swing the footage counter roller arm Aphoto away from the feed side core holder until it locks in place.

Remove the film from the film can and black bag.

Remove the tape from the film head. Ensure that the tape is completely removed and secured out of the way.

Place the film roll on the core holder so that it unwinds in the direction shown Aphoto. Press it down fully.

When placing the film on the core holder, do not push on the film itself as it could become conical. Push on the film core instead.

Hold the film roll still and turn the core holder until the core holder key clicks into the key slot of the film core. Make sure the core holder cannot turn any further.

Release the footage counter roller arm gently so the roller rests on the outer surface of the film roll. The sides of the roller should overlap the film roll edges Aphoto.

Push approximately 15 cm (6“) of film into the slit at the top of the angled transfer roller. Then thread the film around the guide roller.

Hold the film still where it enters the transfer roller and gently back-tension the film roll to remove any slack.

Replace and lock the feed side magazine door, being careful not to trap any film in the process.

Check if the door is properly closed before removing the magazine from the changing tent or dark room.

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