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MILoading 16mm never really feels routine to me. Even after doing it many times, there’s always this quiet focus before the first frame is exposed.
The video is dark on purpose. You can load the spools in light, but it should be dim enough to avoid exposing the film. With analog, small details matter.
Winding the camera, threading the film, setting the loops correctly and making sure the take-up spool runs smoothly before closing the body forces you to slow down. There’s no instant playback, no safety net.
That’s part of why I still love shooting on film.
Bolex 16mm.
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