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help! I just bought a flexaret iv and have no idea how to use it...specifically, loading & advancing film.
 

I assume you're using the usual 120 negative. You need an empty film roller in the upper chamber - you may have to move the empty roller from the lower film chamber first (not unusual with 120 film cameras). make sure that's in place first. Tear off the protective strip that seals the negative. Keep a good grip on the roll of film and make sure it doesn't unravel or loosen. Place it in the lower film chamber, so that the film comes out over the roll rather than under it (it should not pass between the roll and the camera). The paper backing on the film should be facing you. Keeping the film gripped securely, thread the film into the empty roller in the upper chamber. This can feel like a 3 hand job but you get used to it. Wind the film on with the winder knob on the side until it's lying flat. Close the camera and make sure the back is tightly shut. Wind the film on some more until you see the number 1 in the rear window. If any of this is unclear, search for LOAD FILM ROLLEIFLEX or LOAD FILM LUBITEL on Google. The procedure is much the same for most twin lens cameras. My Flex gives its best results stopped down to f8 or f11. I like my Flex but don't use it enough. I plan to change that soon. Hope it works - please feel free to repost here if you get results. Good luck. Joe
 

Hello there,

I have a message for the webmaster/admin here at 6cmx6cm.blogspot.com.

Can I use part of the information from your blog post right above if I give a link back to this site?

Thanks,
Mark
 

Sure, Mark. Feel free.