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dave pook
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 05:46 am: | 
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I bought an XA privately but missed a simple check to ensure a film could be loaded. When I got the camera home I have found that when loading a film the sprocket does not engage when the winder is turned, it is as though the bottom release button ( used when unloading ) is still in, which it isn't. I'm prepared to dismantle it using info from this site but was wondering what to look out for, thx. |
M Currie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 08:43 am: |
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Before going too much further, try a dummy roll of film, perhaps one of those buck-a-roll rolls from Walmart or the dollar store. My XA2 always seems not to have enough grip to engage when I load it, but does in fact work once it's snapped shut. |
dave pook
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 03:32 pm: |
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This is weird. You're right. I'm sure this wasn't the case with an XA I owned previously ( lost due to salt water damage ).With the back open the film would engage on the sprocket, you'd close the back and away you go. Should I now have to keep a very close eye on the rewind knob/lever to make sure every time I wind-on that the sprocket is engaging? Has something worn or become damaged I wonder? I'll reload with a less expensive film and have a play. Thanks for the post. |
M Currie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 10:44 am: |
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I always keep a good eye on the rewind knob when I start, but once it's engaged I've never had a problem with it continuing. I bought mine used many years ago and it's always been that way. It may be worn, but it has shot many many rolls of film without problems. |
