Top 3 'Despair-Inducing Mistakes' to Avoid with Your First Film Camera | Release #79

Film photography is often perceived as difficult due to its complex settings. However, there's no need to worry. Starting with a light-hearted mindset of 'just keep these in mind!' can make using a film camera smooth and enjoyable.
This time, we introduce three 'despair-inducing mistakes' that beginners often make when starting with film photography.

Once the film is set, do not open the back cover until all shooting is complete!

This is extremely important. If you open the back cover during shooting, the film will be exposed to light, ruining your precious shots.
The despair of seeing all your developed photos turn out blank can drive you away from film cameras forever. Therefore, be vigilant about this.

After shooting the entire roll, rewind the film before opening the back cover. Forgetting this step and opening the cover will expose the film, ruining your photos. If you can't rewind the film properly, take your camera to a nearby camera store and explain the situation.

Even if you mistakenly open the cover, close it immediately. You might limit the damage to a few frames.

Never forget to rewind the film!

The flash plays a crucial role when shooting in dark places.
However, if the flash isn't fully charged, it may not illuminate your photos as expected. Always check that the flash is ready before pressing the shutter.

Also, many film cameras use batteries for the flash, so don't forget to check if they are installed.

Besides these three tips, there are many reasons why your photos might not turn out as expected. However, discovering unexpected photos is also part of the fun of film cameras. Learn from your mistakes and use them for your next shoot. Both failures and successes will remain as part of your photographic journey.