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| - While squeezing each lid down, apply a piece of adhesive tape (Scotch tape, Kapton or black PVC tape are all suitable) across the gap between the lid and the body. Repeat this for the other lid. | - While squeezing each lid down, apply a piece of adhesive tape (Scotch tape, Kapton or black PVC tape are all suitable) across the gap between the lid and the body. Repeat this for the other lid. | ||
| - Using a suitably sized screwdriver, | - Using a suitably sized screwdriver, | ||
| - | - Disassemble the cartridge and load it. | + | - Disassemble the cartridge and load it with film. |
| ==== Reloading Mamiya-16 cartridges ==== | ==== Reloading Mamiya-16 cartridges ==== | ||
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| * A 36-exposure roll of 35mm film is around five feet long -- giving three strips of Mamiya film per 35mm cartridge. | * A 36-exposure roll of 35mm film is around five feet long -- giving three strips of Mamiya film per 35mm cartridge. | ||
| * Make a measuring-stick of the right length - this will make it easier to cut the film down in the dark. | * Make a measuring-stick of the right length - this will make it easier to cut the film down in the dark. | ||
| - | - Use a strip of thin tape (9mm wide, around 30mm long -- Kapton tape or film splicing tape is best for this) to attach the end of the film to the take-up spool. | + | - Use a strip of thin tape (9mm wide, around 30mm long -- film splicing tape is best for this, but masking tape or Scotch tape will also work) to attach the end of the film to the take-up spool. |
| - Wind the other end of the film into a tight spiral. | - Wind the other end of the film into a tight spiral. | ||
| - Load the tight spiral into the " | - Load the tight spiral into the " | ||