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Dorothy Wallace

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Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 06:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
I have a 1972 XE7 in mint condition. At least it was until the rewind knob refused to pull up to release the film door. On another much-used XE7 I can feel some sort of catch mechanism engage about 1/8" above the camera body. Any advice on getting the film door open? I've tried prying it.

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