[Leica] D'oh! Opened M3 with film inside!

[Peter Dzwig]

Good luck!

Hope the move went well. Were you already living in Japan?

Peter

On 28/09/2025 10:13, Peter Cheyne via LUG wrote:
> Cheers, Peter and Nathan,
> 
> I'm going to go with Peter's suggestion and keep using it. The next 4
> frames will be throwaway snapshots and I'll see how the remaining
> frames work out.
> 
> At least I wasn't outdoors, so hopefully only about 5 frames are ruined.
> 
> Now I know to check for tension on the rewind button, next time!
> 
> Will let you know how it works out! Recently moved to Hiroshima, so
> will look for some nice local images to make.
> 
> All best,
> 
> Peter
> 
> 
> ........
> 
> Totally sympathise, Peter.
> 
> I have done the same several times after putting the M3 away for a few
> weeks. It's impossible to sayhow much will go. There are several
> factors, but when I did it a while back (like you I thought the camera
> was empty) I decided to get the film processed. Only about five frames
> were totally ruined. I was extremely lucky.
> 
> You won't know how much damage has been done until you develop it. When
> you decide to do that is up to you. Personally I would rewind it and dev
> it now, but it's your call.
> 
> 
> Peter
> ..............
> I would definitely not use it for further photos. I would develop it to see
> what could be salvaged from the roll.
> 
> Been there, done that.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
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> 
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Dr. Peter Dzwig