Response to 120 film in plastic reel?

Hard to advise you without knowing what reel you're using and what your problem is. If you've had success with 35mm film, you know that plastic reels have to be absolutely dry. You probably know, too, that even 35mm film (usually) can't be pushed onto the reel but has to be "walked" on by turning the halves of the reel alternately while holding the edge of the film against the reel with the thumbs. Paterson reels facilitate this by being built to allow a few degrees of rotation. Also, it pays to rehearse with the lights on as you load an old roll.

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