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     Jeff Rating: N/A |
Hello forum, Thanks to this wonderful forum, I have been able to repair a number of my "old" cameras so that I can use them again (Rollei B35, Petri Color35, Kodak Retina 1a, others) My current project is my Minolta Hi-Matic E. I really like the lens on this camera, so am anxious to get it working again. The problem involves the sprocket roller of the film advance. Under the tension of film winding, it tends to stay in place, resulting in no advancement of the film. I read somewhere that this is relatively common in cameras in general, and that the typical cure is replacing the sprocket roller. So my questions are: 1) How much work (disassembly) am I looking at to get at this roller? I know it varies from camera to camera, and I'm hoping the Hi-matic E has an easily accessed roller. 2) Are replacement rollers available? Can I order one from Minolta or will I have to search out a parts camera? 3) Is it possible to repair the current roller? I have heard of amazing repairs done with epoxy and/or superglue. Might I be able to reconstruct the worn portion of my roller? Any thoughts or successes out there? Jeff |