{"id":4245,"date":"2024-08-10T15:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T14:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/priscimon.com\/blog\/?p=4245"},"modified":"2025-06-17T22:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T21:48:15","slug":"shirley-wellard-film-cassette-in-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/priscimon.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/10\/shirley-wellard-film-cassette-in-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirley Wellard film cassette in pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here are some pictures of the Shirley Wellard metal film cassette<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"An<\/a>
My copy of the Shirley Wellard came with the original case and instructions leaflet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Bottom<\/a>
The screw at the bottom of the film cassette can be used to adjust its fit in the camera film chamber.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Top<\/a>
The top cap of the film cassette can be removed by unscrewing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"WIndow<\/a>
The window is opened after the film is fitted into the camera and the back closed in order for the film to advance freely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Top<\/a>
The top cap of the film cassette can be removed to access the spool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Three<\/a>
The film cassette is made up a metal case, with a revolving window, a spool, and the screwing top cap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Film<\/a>
After the film is loaded in darkness, the window of the cassette is closed (in darkness).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Loaded<\/a>
Bottom view of the Shirley Wellard loaded with film. With the window closed, the cassette can be manipulated in daylight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Metal<\/a>
During loading, the window of the Shirley Wellard is kept shut. Once the back of the camera is closed, the window can be rotated to the open position.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Camera<\/a>
The rewind handle sits proud when a Shirley Wellard cassette is loaded.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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