But shouldn't that happen whether the back is closed or not?
Chuck Norcutt
On 10/28/2010 9:40 AM, John Hermanson wrote:
> Right, a rewind shaft all gummed up with old grease may cause this!
>
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> On 10/27/2010 11:57 PM, Moose wrote:
>> On 10/27/2010 5:56 PM, AS wrote:
>>> Someone gave me a nice looking Y*shica Electro 35 gsn. I put a fresh
>>> battery in and everything checks out. Shutter works great. Put a test roll
>>> of film in and noticed that when cocking the shutter it takes some effort.
>>> It is not smooth, there is hesitation, and it feels like the film is
>>> "skipping" over the sprocket. The film does advance but I feel like the
>>> film might tear bThis only happens when the film door is closed. When the
>>> door is open the film advances very smoothly, of course! There is nothing
>>> pressing against it.
>>>
>>> Otherwise a nice clean body w no other issues.
>>>
>>> What would cause the hesitation and skipping?
>>
>> Resistance to turning the wheel. :-) Assuming this camera is not a member of
>> a French union, the possibilities are limited.
>>
>> You aren't completely clear if winding is smooth with back closed, but no
>> film. If so:
>>
>> 1. Make sure the test roll spools out freely by hand.
>>
>> 2. Make sure the rewind crank turns smoothly in both direction and fits
>> properly into the test roll.
>>
>> 3. Determine what in the film path is rough, bent, etc. and thus holding the
>> film back. This includes the back plate,
>> which should be smooth and press back easily against its springs.
>>
>> Smoooooth Moose
>>
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