How to Get Film Out of Canister

Get film out of its canister even if you don't have another film!
If you accidentally pressed the rewind button, here's a five-minute solution using a sturdy paper, tape, and a pair of scissors to retrieve the film leader.

[@dangshxnelle]

Thank you for making this video, because of it, I was able to save my entire unused roll of film!

[@starty8201]

This is my first time ever seeing a film and my stupid self had to get it stuck, and my dad would DISOWN ME if he finds out
You just saved me literally
I cannot thank you enough

[@brenda2778]

I found my mom's old film camera, took the film canister, and accidentally overturned it, causing the film to become stuck. (Btw, this is my first time using a film camera, so I have no idea how it works.) I literally don't know what to do, but I found your video and finally got the film out of the canister. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@rockstardonut777]

it's been a year and I need to know: did you shoot an already exposed film that was in there? what's the story?!

[@synthgal1090]

Thank you very much, this helped me out when I didn't have any other film to use. I also used the rewind lever on my camera to help get the paper in since I didn't have enough leverage by hand, and the only paper I had was a little too bendy.

[@adampartridge1903]

Thank you so much! First time shooting with film and I'm making just about every beginner mistake in the book lol. This time I rewound the film all the way when I still had some exposures left, used your method and saved my film. Thank you!

[@fleurdoton8718]

THANK YOU omg, i'm on vacation right now, i only have one film with me and i accidentally rewinded it when i tried loading my camera. i'm in a foreign country and couldn't find film anywhere, all i had was tape. definitely took several tries with different kinds of sturdy paper but i got there!! thank you

[@godiojoselitoesona9770]

You don't know how much I needed your video! Thank you for making this! ❤

[@esautrash]

I used some horrible cheap tape, not sticky enough, I did like 10 tries, but in the end it worked, thank you so much, I saved a roll that wasn't shot that I accidentally rewinded too far.

[@evele8764]

I’m so glad I came across this video! I did it & got my film back! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@esmethornhill-davis6082]

This worked on my third try after I pushed it in really far! Thank you so much

[@romyan5382]

This worked great! The things I used was the plastic backing on a paper USPS mail label, and I cut the plastic part to shape. Then I used some scotch tape, and it came out without at issue.

[@alicialydiamorgan841]

This is great! Only way that worked for me to get my film out - thank you 🙏

[@janewanya]

THANK YOU!!! i've tried all other options but yours is the only one that worked!

[@iliketoparteeey]

you are a freaking genius!!!!!!!! DID THIS JUST NOW AND IT WORKED! MUNTIK NA KONG BUMILI NA NAMAN NG BAGONG FILM HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@iliketoparteeey]

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

[@els-if]

Tipid tips. Hehe. Glad it helped.

[@yeelo3837]

it saved my life multiple times from depression!!!

[@phila3884]

Using another film lead didn't work, but this did! In my case, after the film is definitely stuck on, working the paper side to side and then pulling it out *slowly* did the trick.

[@paulinedo7477]

This is the only thing that worked, thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@ananyaaneesh2329]

You saved my life and my 2500 rupees! thank you so much! I love you!

[@justin_704]

thank you! worked perfectly. took 2 tries.

[@CoroaEntertainment]

I'm glad I own a film retriever tool. It only takes only a few seconds to pull out the film end.

[@KristofferTrolle]

Didn't work with the other videos I watched that recommended using another film roll, but worked with your trick, thanks!!!

[@els-if]

Glad it helped!

[@jordanskyfinding7767]

I said “thank goodness” because I have 0 fancy tools and 0 rolls left to unroll my last roll with 😂😂😂

[@diegomartinez9785]

You don't know how much I love you

[@NiikolSo]

Thank you sooo muchh!!! I was really worried that I couldn't get the film out before new year so I tried and it worked for me!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@RUSALOSA]

No way it took me a while but it worked, you saved my money

[@els-if]

Glad it helped!

[@xara557]

Is it okay if the tape leaves a mark on the film??

[@chiaramorosini3851]

IT WORKED!! So satisying, thank you!

[@slyzyy7972]

you just saved my 1st ever roll of film hahaha, just started film photography and im using fuji c200

[@noblecrumb4101]

Legend, this worked wonderfully.

[@thedaisynotes]

Thank youuuu for this. It worked!

[@alexxa2442]

OMG this channel is the best tysm

[@keliapascualofficial]

I tried and it worked!!! Thank you so much!!

[@babakalijanpoor3334]

It's actually the best way. Thanks for the video

[@pedrobresao]

Thanks! it worked perfectly

[@haticeyigitazalea]

thanks for making this video, it helped a lot!!

[@1911geek]

I did this when lab ran out of leader retrieval tape. But when I am handle my own BW film I have this issue cause I do not roll all the way into spool. Simple as that. Wind one complete turn after you hear that disconnect. On auto wind and rewind you are bum unless you have a Canon T-90 and EOS 1N, 1N RS, 1-V, F3 with special back system

[@wanthegreat1100]

it's my first time trying film camera and I just roll everything in . i got panic and here I am. THANKYYYYOUU

[@cj86166]

This video is very useful. Thank you very much 👏🏼

[@caeliluis5701]

This way is really work for me. Thank you so much!

[@fabionunes8972]

You're an absolute legend

[@huda1457]

Thank you for this video, you have saved me

[@thomasulrich3107]

Yess, worked like a charm!

[@nazahamed5860]

damn.... this works like a charm! thank you so much for sharing!

[@thephilosopher2544]

Thank you i tried it and worked

[@avanthikashaji1458]

OMG. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IT REALLY WORKS🥺🥺❤️

[@edelsalamera2240]

Thank you! Really helpful!

[@roku6ix]

not all heroes wear capes, thank you 🙏🏾

[@meirey]

YOU'RE MY LIFESAVER

[@anna-kc7yr]

THANK YOU!!!

[@happywitch4324]

you deserve more subscribes ur the best

[@kozjegyzo]

Thanks this totally worked :)

[@hazelmezarte5644]

It's working! Thank you so much

[@minieswxet970]

omg you're the best. thank u so much, you saved me 😫

[@anthonytrinh430]

Fastastic video! It just worked for me. Thank yoy

[@yvonnegaebriellerussell2517]

It worked!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@rebeccakozkova9121]

Thank you so much!

[@mariatsh]

Thank you so much❤️🙏

[@HannieHon]

LIFESAVER. THANK YOU

[@michaellachristinaimperial7416]

Thank you! This worked for me😭🙏

[@yedamie12]

It worked, thank you so much

[@peachpaw6504]

What a cute tape ^^ I also love Totoro 💖

[@els-if]

😊

[@sunbeam7921]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! IT WORKED

[@AnaLaura-uh5yx]

sos un cra, amigo. gracias.

[@ainabexell8685]

Perfect video!!!

[@aryan--07]

Idk, why but it never works for me
I had a roll of film laying around
I accidentally let the leader slip in and here I am
I have tried numerous methods, two cards in it, this one
But none seems to work
I can't get a film retriever neither do I have another film laying around
Help please

[@rockstardonut777]

Once the "new" film is inserted, I had to turn the "old" spool counter clockwise until it became quite tight to the point of slightly pulling the "new" roll. Try to put a good 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) until it really seems stuck, then pull it out. You probably don't want to make it too wet either.

[@0GreenBerry]

Thank you so Much

[@isabelchaca7599]

Gracias por este video, me sirvio. Tenia guardado un rollo pense que habia fotos pero no esta intacto que bien voy a poder usarlo!

[@kathryntiu9845]

Lifesaver! Thank you so much ❤

[@devroombagchus7460]

I don't think there can be a more complicated way.

[@Marianna-gj5tu]

super helpful!!! thank youuuu!!♡♡♡

[@feldaaad]

thank you so much for this!!!

[@andthestars]

thank you, you saved my girlfriend's life.

[@joeleannaluceno4858]

This helps so much!

[@ainajazminabintiabdlatifky373]

GOT IT IN ONE TRY AAAAA THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@els-if]

You're welcome!

[@dreaorbase]

saved me. thank you!

[@Dhiraly]

this is really helpful!

[@michellerante2631]

GOD IT WORKEDD THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@dorisgao4089]

GENIUS!!! Thank you so much

[@dangoff9145]

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[@dangoff9145]

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[@mons4e]

thank you so much, you saved me 15 lv from buying a new roll of film

[@jamschannel2180]

Thank you so much to this vid. 😊

[@erroltredes5390]

what a savior.

[@user-jp3xr5ls5q]

Bhai ye rell kha par mile ga

[@awangkuahzabadaruddin1048]

Thank you

[@marijapandurovic7476]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH❤

[@els-if]

glad it helped ☺

[@zachsrunningvlogs8016]

I just tryed it too it actually worked too

[@nickiwhitlock]

It worked. Thanks

[@ciemartinez96]

u saved me dude

[@dipalagawani1161]

damnn you're live saver!

[@neei_ya]

what is the thing of the totoro pictures?

[@els-if]

It's washi tape

[@itsameelonmario5069]

Looks like fishing lol

[@danielsklenka254]

Works like a charm 👍

[@els-if]

Glad it helped!

[@nopaalitok.o5707]

Muchas gracias!!!!♡

[@totalgaming.1865]

Yes it's working I liked the idea

[@omar-1-28]

good job 👍

[@ivanchopyk3873]

Genius!

[@lucianomosqueira1854]

Thank you!!!

[@zoechan6976]

The video is really useful, thank you for telling us this trick🔥

[@AshiaDW]

I'm in love with you. Thank you.

[@hippy994]

Thanks!!!

[@trevorbalbierz]

i ended up ripping out like half the roll lmao