How to use the Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame Camera Tutorial

[@8storeytree]

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[@minnie2406]

I literally come back to this video every time I have to exchange the film! Thanks a lot 🎉❤

[@8storeytree]

Happy to hear that it helps! ❤️🙏

[@deniseannmarie5405]

I recently went to my local film shop, & they recommended portra 400 & fuji x-tra 400 but I’m unsure those are best fit for this camera. What do you think?

[@8storeytree]

yep. they are fine. good to start off with 400 iso for this camera.

[@shiathelion]

Why is your tutorial more helpful than the once they have

[@8storeytree]

we're glad it helped in some way.

[@cathysantiago6564]

I just loaded a film, took 2 shots but the film counter is still on S. Should it be like that?

[@irissunshine1958]

take one shot, maybe it will turn into 1?

[@alexandranevarezrojo5254]

Same thing happened to me and idk how to fix it

[@8storeytree]

the film counter is an indicator only for an estimate of how many shots u get. it may not have all the numbers, eg. 1, 4, etc. also, it resets whenever you open your film door. more info here on film counter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qToWmVfKl5gas

[@felicianaramos7561]

Hi. Currently having the same problem. Already took 4 shots but still on S. Did the counter already move on your end?

[@felicianaramos7561]

@@alexandranevarezrojo5254 Hi. Currently having the same problem. Already took 4 shots but still on S. Did the counter already move on your end?

[@wardinahbahati]

Hi. Everytime we take a photo (half frame), do we need to wind to the next frame. Or will we have to wait till we use the next half or frame before we do so. Hope 😅😅😅😅 I’m phrasing my question correctly

[@8storeytree]

yep. you do have to advance the film after every shot (every half frame).

[@cristudio7743]

Hello! I took lots of shots already but why it’s still “s”. Is the film got ruined?

[@8storeytree]

if u can advance the film, the photos shd be fine. more info here on film counter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qToWmVfKl5gas

[@joyyjy302]

Hi! at 1:20 of your video, it's mentioned that if the film is loaded properly, the rewind knob should turn when advancing. However, mine does not seem to be advancing! any way i can rectify it? thanks :)

[@8storeytree]

sometimes, the film in the canister is loose, therefore will take a few more shots to tighten, then u will see it move.

[@pehtpete]

hello! thank you so much for this quick start guide. I just have a question -- I've already taken a couple of shots but the counter remains at S. after a while, I noticed it may be because the spin knob wasn't completely pushed back. when I pushed it back and took a shot, the counter has moved to 1. does this mean the previous shots were not taken?

[@8storeytree]

it shd be fine if u can advance to the next frame and the shutter clicks. the rewind knob sometimes doesnt turn that much as the film in the canister is loose. it will turn after a few more frames. hope this helps in explaining. kzbin.infoahm-Y3XcvKY

[@luxexp981]

Hi - Thanks for the video. I just got one, loaded the film, and took some shots (10 or so). The numbers are not advancing, but I think the film roll is… Not sure what I’m doing wrong

[@8storeytree]

the film counter is an indicator only for an estimate of how many shots u get. it may not have all the numbers, eg. 1, 4, etc. also, it resets whenever you open your film door. if u're able to advance to the next frame and trigger the shutter, it shd be fine. If it doesn't move even after finishing the roll, probably a faulty film counter.

[@kanikalee1424]

if i open the door, is the film ruined?

[@louisjossa9143]

@@kanikalee1424 if you do it when there is light then the film exposed to light will be.

[@Mr1152451]

Do you need to keep advancing that gear after each time you take a shot?

[@8storeytree]

yep.

[@sarah-qg7li]

Can you open the back of the camera while using or even being halfway through the film, like will opening the back mess anything up

[@8storeytree]

the film exposed to light will be ruined.

[@ana-luciakeysers4693]

@@8storeytreeshit

[@manoemiepadiernos]

Hi! Why my new camera doesn’t have flash when I use it? I already use a lot of new batteries but still not working.

[@8storeytree]

Assuming the steps was done properly as per video, it may be the flash is faulty. May wanna check with the shop.

[@robertwlivings2362]

Hey, the film is loaded and clicking and going to the next half frame. But the rewinder isn’t spinning. I’m assuming this is fine? My worry is just when it comes time to rewind the film..

[@8storeytree]

if u can advance the film, it shd be fine. sometimes, the negatives in the film canister is loose, therefore will take a few more turns before it moves.

[@Juliaaaaaaaaaa123]

I dropped my camera and I opened the back to see if everything was still intact. But I forgot that you’re not supposed to open the back where the film is. Are all the photos I took now ruined? The film was only exposed to light for a second or two. Does it affect the photos at all? Because I’d be really sad if all my pics are now ruined because there are a few really good ones

[@8storeytree]

It really depends which parts of the negative is exposed to light. Some may have minor light leaks, eg. If the negstive is rolled up probsbly the top layer will have the most issues being exposed to light. .

[@Juliaaaaaaaaaa123]

@@8storeytree thank you

[@lievevanderee2718]

Hello! I was wo dering if you can just change the film in the light or if it needs to be dark 😁

[@8storeytree]

if the film is rewind in the canister, it's fine. never ever open the film door mid way thru the film.

[@blutears]

Hi so i just got my h35n, and apparently, the flash is not working. (It's the second h35n, and the first one has this problem too, so i return the unit). Do you have any idea? TIA

[@8storeytree]

Can check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHrOqH2pbpujicUfeature=shared

[@noamneusner159]

excellent tutorial.

[@8storeytree]

Thanks. Hope it helped.

[@glendavies5681]

Horizontal is vertical & vertical is horizontal…thank me later

[@8storeytree]

2mths later.

[@dkahe4real505]

Can u take the film anywhere to be developed? I've heard of some people not getting theirs developed because it's 2 shots per frame or something like that

[@8storeytree]

usually, it's fine, as 2 half frames is technically = 1 frame. though it's always better to check with the lab. it really depends on their system/settings and services they use and provide.

[@HoaNguyen-ow3bq]

This camera doesn't have an on off switch and if it doesnt use flash, it doesnt need battery, right?

[@8storeytree]

the shutter can still trigger if there is no battery.

[@sphynxalien27]

Hi! After i've unloaded the film,i've tried to put another one (new) but the advancing wheel is stuck. What should I do?

[@8storeytree]

try pressing the shutter button once

[@donjetarexhepi]

I’m at 56 shots and until now it worked fine but now it won’t take any pictures when I press the button. Could you help me with that?

[@8storeytree]

u may have loaded a 24-27exp film.

[@khuonguc403]

What happend if my knob loosely advance but my film still andvance and im able to shoot (ive checked inside and i forgot to press the knob before loading the film) will my film be ok or do i need to reload it?

[@8storeytree]

shd be fine. sometimes the film is just lose in the film canister. if u're able to advance on this camera, it shd be fine.

[@Seolhwaneul]

Ha.. I had a problem with the film counter at the beginning, and I'm pretty sure half of the roll was exposed to the light 😢 those were all unused though. Could all fhat have been ruined?

[@8storeytree]

those still in the canister have yet been exposed to light. so depending on how you wind and rewind, it's still usable.

[@alexandranevarezrojo5254]

Do you have to move the film over after every picture? Or does it automatically go to the next shot?

[@8storeytree]

u'd have to wind to the next frame.

[@DeroSZN]

@@8storeytree when you say next frame, is that referring to next half of the frame or the next full frame?

[@8storeytree]

@@DeroSZN the next shot.

[@DeroSZN]

@@8storeytree perfect thanks so much, i just finished my first roll. can’t wait to get these developed and scanned!

[@shayta_]

@@8storeytree Great video but I'm unsure how much do I need to wind to go to the next picture, or does it stop?

[@JessWillsher-kf6od]

My camera got really wet last week, I’ve removed the film and battery but is there anything else that could’ve been damaged within the camera? I can’t see any water trapped anywhere…Am I okay to continue to use it?

[@8storeytree]

there're small metal parts and circuit board in the camera, so really depends on how wet it got.

[@blessedmamba]

Great video thank you. I have a quesrion though. Is there a way we can develop the images on this film and get a digital copy out of it? i know this sounds stupid but I just wondered how some can upload pics on instagram with film cameras 😅

[@8storeytree]

When u send the film to be developed at the lab, u can request them to be scanned as softcopy instead of having them printed out.

[@kylalala1898]

hi! i don’t think my flash is working. how do i fix that?

[@8storeytree]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHrOqH2pbpujicU

[@hwang4832]

Hi i want to ask.I already shoot some picture but why it's still at 1?

[@8storeytree]

the film counter is indicative. it doesnt show all the numbers, eg. 1,3,5 etc.

[@913145678935]

Hi wanna know if my film load properly ? At first the rewind knob turn when it advance but it no longer turn now, but the no of film left shown did increase at the same time

[@8storeytree]

sometimes the film in the canister is loose. a few more turns u shd see it move. can see this video to understand better. kzbin.infoahm-Y3XcvKY

[@shellypb4557]

I got given ISO 800 film for this... is it right ? everything I've read recommends 100-400. Would you recommend going to swap the film? Thanks :)

[@8storeytree]

the higher the iso, the more sensitive the film is to light. so really depends on the conditions u'd be shooting in.

[@falconserek]

Im not sure if my shutter works correctly. Will you hear the photo making sound without film in it?

[@8storeytree]

without film, u will not be able to advance, therefore shutter will not work.

[@monolingualmuricans4160]

Mine already have more shot than the indicator say, the indicator was back to s, but my camera still able to take a shot, i wondering it will break the film and the camera gear, what happen if the actually film at the final frame?

[@8storeytree]

end of film, when u can't advance further. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjao6ekjMdjqqM

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@8storeytree]

Glad it helped. ❤️

[@kahlerwhale9839]

So if the counter is stuck on “S” do you know how we’d tell if the roll of film is finished?

[@8storeytree]

when u can advance further.

[@felicianaramos7561]

Hi. Just used it last night but having some problem. Already took 4 shots but the counter still on S. Does this mean thos shots were not captured?

[@8storeytree]

the film counter is an indicator only for an estimate of how many shots u get. it may not have all the numbers, eg. 1, 4, etc. also, it resets whenever you open your film door. more info here on film counter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qToWmVfKl5gas

[@shazirarazakar5231]

@@8storeytree but shouldn’t it at least move from S. to 1? I just bought mine and having same problem too. It remain at S right now. The indicator not moving at all.

[@8storeytree]

@@shazirarazakar5231 if it's not 'moving at all', then there's probably an issue with the film counter.

[@araizaaa]

@@shazirarazakar5231 happens the same to me

[@denisesaoi933]

Help my bf accidentlly opend the cover at the back exposing the film for 3 seconds. Then the shot counter restarted with the . Can i still use thr remaining film? We have the same cam hehe

[@8storeytree]

if back cover is opened, the negatives not in the canister are most probably exposed to light. u can continue shooting the rest of the film, but the counter will not be accurate as it has been reset.

[@denisesaoi933]

@@8storeytree tysm! I wish the rest would look great 🫶💖

[@into_marea]

What about the focus? Is it automatic??

[@autumnticity]

@@into_marea you have to look through the viewfinder and you will see what is in focus and what is not

[@freddiechan6044]

Is there a way to determine which frame are you at? Left/Right?

[@8storeytree]

not too sure what u mean, but there's a film counter to estimate how many shots you've taken.

[@raissa2365]

I have the same question. If the film counter is on 1, does the picture appear on the left?

[@8storeytree]

@@raissa2365 ah understood the question now. For 2 pictures in 1 scan, it really depends more on the photolab, how they scan your films. Eg, If u have 1 frame blank/unexposed, the next 2 frames might be scanned together. There are labs who scan the images individually as well, so do check with the lab.

[@raissa2365]

@@8storeytree thank you for explaining!

[@BeingWolfy]

Where'd you get the little sticker/tape that says "exposed"? That was pretty cool.

[@8storeytree]

shop.8storeytree.com/products/exposed-film-washi-tape

[@ValentyneVi]

hi!! Hoping you can help. I just got this camera and whenever I wind it up to the next shot, the little windy spiny thing (where the film goes) doesn’t move. But the wind took moves and the numbers are counting. Everything seems to be working fine except for that. Is something wrong with it? Thank you!

[@ValentyneVi]

I feel like I’m explaining this horribly I’m sorry😭 the wind tool works and it spins, it’s just that you said both the wind tool has to make the spinny one move but that one isn’t moving😅

[@8storeytree]

shd be fine if u can advance to the next frame. the rewind knob sometimes doesnt turn that much as the film in the canister is loose. it will turn after a few more frames. hope this helps in explaining. kzbin.infoahm-Y3XcvKY

[@ValentyneVi]

@@8storeytreeyou are the absolute best. I have a concert tomorrow and really wanted this camera to be all ready to go before then! I really really appreciate this, thank you !!!😭

[@robertwlivings2362]

@@ValentyneVimy camera having same issue. Did your photos turn out fine?

[@zahraakhtar9827]

Idk what i did wrong, but when i sent my roll to the shop, they said my film is empty😢

[@emilyqueener1389]

Same here ! Don’t know what I did wrong either

[@АннаІсаєнко-т4е]

Здравствуйте, подскажите, вставила пленку, все по инструкции, начала отщелкывать первые кадры, но заметила что ручка вращения не крутится при перемотке пленки. Счетчик работает, все как должно быть, но вот смущает эта ручка

[@8storeytree]

sometimes the film in the canister is just slightly loose. rewind wheel shd turn after a few more shots. kzbin.infoahm-Y3XcvKY

[@rouelladag-um4977]

When the camera is not in use, should the battery be left inside? Is it okay to just remove it?

[@8storeytree]

it's better to remove the battery if not in use for some time to prevent battery leaks.

[@MichealSchmidt-nu8sq]

I got this camera today and ruined at least 15 exposures because I did something wrong and had to take out the film and reinstall it but that's because I was new to it well I guess I need to save up for new film then.

[@8storeytree]

we all make mistakes. if u've learnt something from it, it's a good thing.

[@MichealSchmidt-nu8sq]

@@8storeytree it broke after a week :(

[@8storeytree]

@@MichealSchmidt-nu8sq 🥲

[@fayegabales]

i took some shots, and it shows S,1,4, right? if I am already at 4? how many shots did I take already?

[@8storeytree]

+-4. more info here on film counter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qToWmVfKl5gas

[@JackieBenjamin]

what film and battery should you buy?

[@8storeytree]

35mm film, aaa battery

[@Melissa-jl2zb]

Hi my flash doesn’t light up when turned, any idea why?

[@8storeytree]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bauleGhpiK6nm80

[@miriammg6048]

Hi! The flash doesn’t work in my camera. Do you know why it may be?

[@8storeytree]

if you're still having problem with the flash, can check this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHrOqH2pbpujicU

[@Jxricho]

Do you have to advance the film after every shot?

[@8storeytree]

yep.

[@sonyviva308]

Do you even watch the video?

[@sarah-qg7li]

Hey I’ve heard that some peoples cameras end up blank at the end of the whole film how do I check to make sure that isn’t happening

[@8storeytree]

there're amny reasons why the film turn out blank, that's why we have this tutorial to 'lessen' the incidents.

[@nikbelus]

battery is on, loaded a film, and it is still ok s. and I don't hear shutter speed hence i don't think it os working, do you have any advice?

[@8storeytree]

apologies, not really sure what's the issue is.

[@rigogarseeyuh]

thank you!!

[@caitlinpope2428]

The rewind knob doesn't turn when advancing but it was hooked on properly and moved before I closed the back. Does it always mean the film isn't loaded properly if the rewind knob doesn't turn? How can I fix that?

[@8storeytree]

sometimes, the film is loose in the film canister, therefore doesnt move as much the first few frames.

[@paulagalindez9684]

Hey! What is the little button under the rewind one for? Do I only click it when the roll is over?

[@chrisgalindo3678]

Yes you click it when the roll is over

[@8storeytree]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjao6ekjMdjqqM

[@Juliaaaaaaaaaa123]

Hi, I accidentally clicked that little button but my film roll isn’t full yet. I only took about 10 photos. Is my film now ruined? What do I do?

[@oliwiaskubera7589]

​​@@Juliaaaaaaaaaa123hi👋🏻. Unfortunately you can't do more photos now :(. You have to roll it up like on the video and then take it out. For this tape it's over. You can put another one and start again.

[@paulagalindez9684]

I accidentally clicked on the film rewind button many times (cause I didn’t know what was it for) is my roll ruined? How do I know my camera is actually taking the pictures?

[@8storeytree]

if u can advance to thenext frame, it shd be fine. some photos may overlap at the portion where rewind button is pressed.

[@mariafernandachavarriagome8638]

Hey! I just got mine for my birthday but the flash is not showing, the light is not turning on. I don't know what to do :(

[@8storeytree]

try changing new battery, check if battery was inserted properly, flash switch is on. if flash is faulty, probably best to contact the seller.

[@8storeytree]

if you're still having problem with the flash, can check this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHrOqH2pbpujicU

[@jare4254]

three questions: does film get ruined with heat, is it bad to keep opening the door while film is loaded and is it bad to rewind the film while the back door is open and exposed to light. am i supposed to rewind it while it’s closed?

[@8storeytree]

u shd not beexposing the unexposed film to light. heat does affect the film, though not too sure on the limits of the film in regards to the temp and duration.

[@vin18w]

I already took so many shots but why is it still at s?

[@araizaaa]

It happens the same to me !!!

[@kanbazzi8684]

Same!

[@itsdavid658]

I believe the camera doesn’t go that high in numbers so it just restarts as S but still continues the roll

[@8storeytree]

the film counter is an indicator only for an estimate of how many shots u get. it may not have all the numbers, eg. 1, 4, etc. also, it resets whenever you open your film door. if u're able to advance to the next frame and trigger the shutter, it shd be fine for taking photos. If it doesn't move even after finishing the roll, probably a faulty film counter.

[@mamadinks7924]

Shooting a roll of 24 would max the counter out at 12 frames, so if shooting 36 frames the counter has to reset.

[@blink-uc6df]

Mine still stuck on “S” and I don’t know if the photo is working. What should I do?

[@8storeytree]

the film counter is an indicator only for an estimate of how many shots u get. it may not have all the numbers, eg. 1, 4, etc. also, it resets whenever you open your film door. more info here on film counter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qToWmVfKl5gas

[@phengphanavy]

how can we get the picture/film ?

[@8storeytree]

u'd need to develop the film.

[@aprrzzll5074]

Bagaimana cara menyimpan hasil fotonya ke handphone

[@jamieyu3434]

How would you know if you finish the roll of the film? You cant advance it anymore?

[@8storeytree]

usually, yes. though there may be other reasons when u can't advance the film. eg. fault camera, film stuck etc. would advise to check the film counter as well, to see if it's +- the end of roll.

[@krystelle.c15]

​@@8storeytreebut my film counter is stuck at s even after taking a couple of shots... how will i know when i reach the end of the roll?

[@nemacohen8595]

The rewind knob does not come out. I try to pull it but it wont come out

[@8storeytree]

it shd. unless urs is the H35N. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWi1l4eZo9KEoJI

[@felixhansen5646]

do you have to turn the wheel after every shot you took?

[@8storeytree]

yes

[@BuketGunenc-bk8cl]

how can I shoot half frame with kodak h35n

[@8storeytree]

u can only shoot half frame with H35N actually.

[@aly-ri8im]

does it need batteries

[@8storeytree]

for the flash. yes.

[@ReshmaBista-iw7ns]

what if i extended the film too up? it won’t go in? I don’t know what to do?

[@8storeytree]

not too sure what u mean by 'extend the film too up'.

[@omxga1270]

I just got mine today and when I advance the film, the rewind knob does not move. It only moves a small bit. 1:20

[@8storeytree]

sometimes the film in the canister is loose therefore will take a few more turns to tighten and rotate the rewind knob.

[@jonkaaa91]

@omxga1270 did you got it to work?

[@omxga1270]

@@jonkaaa91 It’s been 1 year since I got that camera and I realized that these cameras are much more foolproof than I thought. Mine was never broken/had any issue. It turns out, film rolls have a little bit of slack/the knob at the top of the canister isn’t always very right. So that means it’s perfectly fine with the rewind knob to not move too much. As long as the shutter primes and it stops advancing, it’s working correctly.

[@stapledtogether]

so its a half frame camera that shoots portrait shots but the view finder is landscape...

[@8storeytree]

there's a framing/darken out when u look thru the viewfinder.

[@stapledtogether]

@@8storeytree oh awesome haha sold! ill be getting one of these

[@giangboo]

Can you shoot landscape by turning the camera sideways? 😅

[@pauloaugusto8355]

thanks!!!

[@8storeytree]

You're welcome!

[@nklim7410]

I don’t want to use flash. Is it okay to take picture without putting the battery it?

[@8storeytree]

yep it's possible.

[@nklim7410]

@@8storeytree thanks u so much❤️

[@jaiderleivamorales7850]

Wooow

[@raincerenio6955]

how will u know when to stop advancing after every shot

[@8storeytree]

u wont be able to advance further when it reaches the next shot.

[@sonyviva308]

If you have loaded 36 exposure films you multiply it by 2. You'll get 72. Sometimes if you load carefully you'll get 73-74 images

[@eyderarmas5619]

How does the camera know the ISO of the film?

[@8storeytree]

it doesnt. it has fixed shutter speed and aperture.

[@eyderarmas5619]

@@8storeytree she does not say if there is a lot or little light?

[@8storeytree]

@@eyderarmas5619 theres no metering in the camera.

[@moisesmollobernal1542]

Since it has fixed aperture and shutter speed, you should choose the film speed depending on your light conditions. I'm guessing you could use anything from 100 iso and up

[@MissNeatNails]

Does anyone else rewind release button get stuck? Any remedies?

[@8storeytree]

advancing shd get the rewind release button up.

[@dibs.499]

can someone please let me know if the camera comes with film or not?

[@8storeytree]

nope

[@dibs.499]

@@8storeytree why is the delivery $55

[@8storeytree]

@@dibs.499 shipping from our online store is calculate by DHL based on location.

[@llabreslei7735]

how can I get the photos I take?

[@8storeytree]

u'd have to develop the film.