Switching Between Formats
You can switch between frame formats on the same roll of film – just remember
to take a blank shot (keep your lens cap on) between shots when switching from
half-frame to square format to avoid accidentally double exposing the same bit of
film. Alternatively, you could throw caution to the wind and embrace those sorts
of happy accidents!
When to Use Each Format
This is entirely up to you! If you're in a situation where you need to fit more into
the shot, then make it square as that gives you a wider field of view. If you want to
maximize how many shots you get on a roll, then use half-frame. You can also use
half-frame if you want to produce two shots on one frame.
Loading Your Film
Before you start, take a blank shot by pressing the shutter release [11]. Do not
wind the advance wheel
[4]
forward yet. Turn the rear door switch
[1]
to open and
slide the rear door off. Move the pressure plate
[2]
down and put the new 35 mm
film into the left-hand side. Pull the film towards the clip on the take–up spool
[3]
clip it on. Turn the advance wheel
[4]
anticlockwise a little to move the film up to
the yellow mark. Check that the film sprockets are aligned with the sprocket gear
spool
[5]
then close the movable film plate [2]. Slide the rear door back on. You
may need to move the rewind lever
[6]
left and right a little to ensure it aligns with
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