How to take out used film in a camera?

Question

I have a Diana F and used 120 film. I've taken my 16 pictures, now how do i take the film out? does it have to be in a dark room? and where do i store it? Whats the longest i should keep it before having it developed? I'm very new to this.. thanks!

Answer 1

Rewind the film and then open the camera case.

Once the film is rewound it will be entirely encased and shielded from light.

Answer 2

Glad to see that you got it figured out from your earlier question!

You don't have to take the film out in a darkroom.  It's best to do it in "subdued" light, like indoors or at least in the shade.  But it doesn't have to be dark.  Keep turning the advance k**b on the camera until the film is completely wound onto the other spool.  Once the film is rolled up, the backing paper protects it from light.  Then you can take it out of the camera.  Just put a piece of tape around it, or use the sealing strip that came with the film.  Keep the film tightly rolled up, and put a piece of tape on it, and it will be fine.

You can store the film in any cool, dark place.  Just keep it in your house somewhere safe, like on a shelf or something until you're ready to have it developed.  I would recommend that you get it developed as soon as possible, but you can wait a while and it will be fine.  Even 2 or 3 months is okay.  You also don't have to store the film in darkness...the paper will protect it.  It's just better to keep it indoors, and somewhere cool, away from dust, moisture, etc.

By the way, if you ever want to try black and white film, it's actually very easy to develop it yourself at home.  There are a few steps, and you'll have to do a little bit of research.  But it really isn't that hard at all.

Answer 3

Continue winding the film until it is completely on the "take-up" reel and in subdued light, remove the cameras back and take the film out and reload your camera

Answer 4

If your camera is a traditional SLR, there should be a k**b on the left hand side with a silver bar through the middle.  One of the sides of htis bar should lift up and then slightly pull until it is not touching the camera casing.  Wind in the direction of the arrow, usually anti-clockwise until you hear clicking.  The film should then be wound.  Put the silver bar back in the position and pull harder on the button.  The back of the case should open and you film should be as it was before.  It is entirely sheiled from light now and ready for developing.  

Hope this helps, sorry for the huge explanation

oxoxo