How do you get the film out of a Yashica Mat?

When you place the film in, and wind on till the arrows are together, close the back and then wind on until it stops at number1. It should stop here. When you take the first shot you need to wind on until it stops again at number2, then wind the crank backwards and put it in its position/hole.

How do I clean my Yashica Mat 124?

The Mat 124G hood is held on with 4 screws. I would be EXTREMELY careful cleaning the groundglass. IMHO, once the finder is removed, the mirror can easily be cleaned with cotton balls and 90\% Isopropyl alcohol.

How do you rewind a movie in Yashica D?

You’ll probably kick yourself for not remembering this one–120 film does not get rewound. At the end of the roll you simply wind the rest onto the take-up spool, open the back, remove the take-up spool, seal it with the sticky band, and you’re all set.

How do I store exposed 120 film?

Put the film in a dry plastic bag in the fridge, it that or in its box with foil wrapper you should be fine.

What film does the Yashica Mat 124 use?

When it comes to loading film into the Yashica Mat-124G, this camera works very similarly to most medium format cameras. You can use both 120 or 220 film with this camera, and loading it into the camera is quite simple. Twist the dial on the bottom of the camera to pop open the back.

How do you clean ground glass on a camera?

To clean the ground glass, use a damp cotton pad and wipe it in one direction. Some lint may be left on it, so use a microfibre cloth or a dust blower to remove them. If your camera’s prism can be removed (usually requiring a screwdriver), take it out and clean the surfaces.

How do you clean a Yashica D?

To clean a view screen remove it from the camera then wash it in warm water with dish detergent (I use Dawn) then rinse under warm running water with a final rinse in a weak PhotoFlo solution then stand on edge to air dry or use a lint free towel.