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    Hi all

    I use a Minolta X-500 and I want to try out double-exposures. Trouble is, I have no idea on how to do this. The film must be advanced fully before it will let me take another photo. Does anyone know how to override this feature – without having to wind backwards?

    Thanks,
    Will

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    User_Removed
    12 Apr 2011 - 10:15 PM
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    Hi Will.

    I don't think your camera has the ability to allow you to re-**** the shutter whilst not moving the film onto the next frame. Some bodies will allow this i.e. Pentax LX (I know for sure), Nikon F3 onwards etc... Sad

    RogBrown
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    12 Apr 2011 - 10:20 PM
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    Try pressing the rewind button whilst cocking the shutter. This stops the film advancing but won't necessarily hold the film in exactly the same position.


    Quote: Try pressing the rewind button whilst cocking the shutter.

    Used to work a treat in my old Olympus OM40.

    User_Removed
    12 Apr 2011 - 10:37 PM
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    Couple of good 'calls' there Will - but frame 'registration' is the key issue. Smile

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    redsnappa
    13 Apr 2011 - 8:15 AM
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    Why dont you take both pics as normal, then scan the negatives/prints & do the double exposure in photoshop or something similar?

    With film this technique has always been hit or miss.

    Sooty_1
    Sooty_1 (Critique Team)
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    13 Apr 2011 - 8:32 AM
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    Before you press the rewind release, tension the film slightly by turning the rewind knob back until you feel the resistance. Hold it in place while pressing the rewind button and **** the shutter with the wind on lever. This should prevent excess movement of the film.

    Nick

    samfurlong
    13 Apr 2011 - 10:22 AM
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    Quote: Before you press the rewind release, tension the film slightly by turning the rewind knob back until you feel the resistance. Hold it in place while pressing the rewind button and **** the shutter with the wind on lever. This should prevent excess movement of the film.



    This is how I always used to do it too. Works a treat.


    Quote: This is how I always used to do it too. Works a treat.

    Same here.

    adrian_w
    adrian_w (e2 Member)
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    13 Apr 2011 - 11:20 AM
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    that was the way I did it with my OM1. Takes a little bit of practice to get it just right.

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