RELOADING MIKROMA CASSETTES

The Mikroma 16mm cassettes are small, and they are not the easiest to reload. To top if off, threading the film and cassettes into the camera requires a little patience -- but at least that part takes place with the lights on!

Memorize these instructions since you can't refer to them in the dark; better yet, run through the steps with the lights on with scrap film.
Gather all your items together -- 16mm film, cassettes, scissors, 1/2" black tape, and film template.
Wash your hands thoroughly, or use film gloves (obtainable at most camera shops) in order to avoid getting oil or dirt on the film.
With Mikroma cassettes, you'll notice that there are two identical cassettes.
Remove both caps and COMPLETELY take apart the cassettes.
Remove any film from the cassettes.
Completely check the cassettes for any loose dirt or film scraps.
Turn off the lights.
Cut a 20" length of film, using a template, ruler or whatever you can device. A yardstick with a notch or piece of tape at 20" will work fine. Mikroma cameras are designed to use perforated film.
Wind the film tightly around the spool from one cassette and slip it into a the cassette with a 2" leader sticking out. Make sure that the emulsion is wound in toward the center of the roll, and snap the top on. .
Tape the leader to the spool of the take-up cassette. Then drop the spool into the cassette and snap the lid on.
Place the cap back on the cassette.
Mark the cassettes so you know which is the take-up spool.

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