How to load 35mm film

Step 1

The first step is to open the back of your camera. There is a rewind knob which open the camera back when pressed. Lift the rewind knob until it clicks.

Step 2

Take your film out of the little container. there will be an inch of a film which is called the lead. Place the film on left side of the camera with film leader poking out towards the right.

Step 3

Push the rewind knob down to create a snug fil on the film after it is placed into the pocket. You should hear it click into the place and settle into the film chamber.

Step 4

Hold the leader in place with your left hand, lining up the sprockets on the spindle. With your right thumb, find the film advance level on top right of your camera. You might need to hold the shutter release button on or near the lever. Advance the film slightly, so that spindle takes up the film and starts to wind it up. Repeat this one more time. this will secure the film into its place.

Pull the film lead across the camera towards the slot on the rights, called the take-up spool. hold film gently at top and bottom of the film. push the narrow end of the leader into the take- up spool, you make sure that the leader is deep enough into the spindle so that it is taken up.

Step 5

Step 6

Close your camera, the back compartment should click firmly closed. Wide on the film to avoid using the exposed film at the beginning of the roll. Now you can start taking photos.