If I have used some of the film in my camera (but not all of it) and I want to change lens, will removing the lens damage the film? In other words, to protect the film I have shot from damage, do I need to wind the partially used film to the end before I remove the lens? THANK YOU
2006-10-19 03:23:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Or course you can! SLR is designed to change lenses. The shutter is over the film to protect it
2006-10-19 03:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You can change your lens at any time without any damage to film loaded in your camera.
Never try to partially rewind film, unless you are an expert.
If using a motorised drive to partially rewind, will not enable any more film to be used, as it rewinds into the cassette fully, and can not be taken out again for re-use.
The only time you will damage your film is if you open the back.
It's nice to know that there are still people using good old film instead of digital.
If ever a film gets jammed, or you need to remove it before it is rewound, cover your camera to avoid any light reaching the film, and then open the back, remove the film cassette, and then gently push remaining film back into the cassette. You will have to do this by feel only, because if you see what you are doing, there is light, and your film will be ruined.
My advice is if using a camera taking 35mm film.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-19 03:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Dr David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to back up what amused said. DO NOT use a cloth and windex or another similar domestic cleaning product as this may damage the anti-dispersion coating on the lens. Get a proper lens cleaning kit available from any camera store. In it will be a blower/brush. Start by using the blower to remove dust etc. If this cleans the lens, then stop there. If the lens still isn't clean, use the brush in a circular motion to remove dust etc. If this cleans the lens then stop, don't do any more. If the lens is still dirty with finger prints etc, then in the kit will be lens tissue and cleaning fluid. Wet the cleaning tissue (never use the tissue dry) and again use a circular motion to clean the lens. Allow the lens to dry thoroughly before replacing the new lens cap which you bought when you bought the cleaning kit ;-) If you remove the lens from the camera for cleaning, make sure you place the body cap on the camera. Getting dust inside a DSLR is a nightmare!
2016-05-22 01:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The shutter is not in the lens, but right next to the film at the back of the camera. You can change the lens without a problem.
2006-10-19 03:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. If you just change the lens, then the film will be protected by the shutter. There is no need to wind the film or do anything else.
2006-10-19 03:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by reptilebloke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the film will not be damage if you remove the lens.
2006-10-19 05:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by love me like me hate me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your camera is in good condition no harm will come to the film in the camera when you change lens.
2006-10-19 03:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by Brian O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing lenses causes no problems at all to the film in the camera.
2006-10-19 03:32:12 · answer #8 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will not be damaged. The shutter curtain and mirror down will
protect the film. Go ahead.
2006-10-19 03:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A SLR camera is designed to change lenses
2006-10-19 11:54:37 · answer #10 · answered by bwadsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋