2007-01-23 07:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by mindOVERmatter 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
If its like a 35MM roll, then if the beginning piece of film isnt showing, then its used.
2007-01-23 07:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually. many cameras leave a bit of leader sticking out after rewinding. I always tell my lab customers to manually roll this back into the film canister so it's no longer visible.
A brand new 35mm roll has the leader sticking out to the 4th sprocket hole on the short side. But nothing is certain. I would develop it rather than take a chance, unless I was certain my camera always rewound the whole thing.
2007-01-24 13:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's a little bit of film sticking out, then it's most likely a new roll.
When you rewind the film after exposing it, the act of rewinding usually sucks that end all the way into the canister. So if you don't see a small bit of film sticking out, then it's probably a used roll.
These aren't guarantees but it's a pretty safe bet.
2007-01-23 07:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by Claude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋