Thought my Paterson reel was jammed for good at 2am in my Fresno bathroom, turns out the film was just stuck on a bent corner

Skyler Baker · 2026-10-26T15:35:03.73919+00:00

I popped the tank open in the dark, felt the edge, snipped 1/4 inch off the leader with fingernail scissors, and the rest of the roll went on smooth, so what's your go-to move when film fights you on the reel?

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Thought my Paterson reel was jammed for good at 2am in my Fresno bathroom, turns out the film was just stuck on a bent corner | Analog Camera Club - Librear