How to Rewind and Remove 35mm Film from the Minolta SRT-101

This page will cover the steps needed to rewind and remove a roll of 35mm film from the Minolta SRT-101. If you need help with loading film into the camera see this step-by-step guide on how to load film into the Minolta SRT-101.

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How to Rewind Film

Here are the steps you need to follow to rewind and remove the film from your Minolta SRT-101. To show you how, I am using a roll of film that was exposed.

1. Unlock the Minolta SRT-101 film take-up spool.

   Look next to the battery door on the bottom of the camera. You will see a small dip in the plastic. Press the small silver button inside it.

   

2. Fold the lever out from the film rewind knob.

   Fold the lever out on the film rewind knob. The arrow shows you which way to turn the lever when rewinding film.

   

3. Wind the film back into the canister.

   Turn the film rewind lever to the right, like tightening a screw. You will feel some resistance as you wind the film back into the canister. When the pulling feeling goes away, the film is fully rewound back into the canister. If you’re unsure, you can make a few extra rotations to make sure all the film is in the canister.

4. Pull up on the film rewind knob.

   Pulling up on the film rewind knob will open the film door. Keep the knob pulled up so the canister can tilt out.

   

5. Remove the film canister from the Minolta SRT-101.

   Remove the 35mm film canister from the camera. Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.

   

6. Load another roll of film.

   Now is the best time to load another roll of film into the camera. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to load film into a Minolta SRT-101.

   If you don’t have another roll of film, you can just close the back of the camera. If you are putting the camera away for a long time, take out the battery. Old batteries can leak causing rust and corrosion which can ruin the camera.

Where to Get Your Film Developed

There are 3 different ways you can get your film developed.

Develop the Film Yourself

The least expensive and most involved way to develop your film is to do it yourself at home. I do this at home to save money.

You will need a few cheap tools and a way to scan your negatives or slides.

Developing film yourself is a good choice if you shoot film often. If you are only going to occasionally shoot film, mailing it to a lab is going to be less expensive.

Mail Your Film to a Professional Lab

There are many photo labs that offer mail in developing and scanning services. What’s nice is that you’ll get your film scanned using a high-end scanner. This is a big time saver.

Another important aspect is that you’ll get your negatives or slides back from the lab. This will allow you to make prints in a darkroom or re-scan them in the future. Plus they act as a physical back-up.

Depending on the lab you choose, you can have the ability to select the machine that does the scanning and any profiles/corrections that get used.

You can also indicate if film has been pushed or pulled so that it can be processed correctly.

Here is a list of US photo labs that offer mail developing services. I have no affiliation with them and I have not used any of their services.

• Indie Film Lab
• Richard Photo Lab
• North Coast Photo
• Old School Photo Lab
• Photoworks San Francisco
• New Jersey Film Lab
• Process One

Find a Local Lab

A local lab is a good option as long as it is an independent professional photo lab. These are likely going to be limited to large cities.

Drug stores and big chain stores are not a great choice. They do not develop film themselves. They mail it to another company. You will not get your negatives back, only digital scans.