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Crutch
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Username: Crutch

Post Number: 12
Registered: 12-2007

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Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 08:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

i am working on a sears/ricoh slr. the film advance lever goes through its complete throw, cocks the shutter and shutter will fire correctly, problem is no film advance. with camera back open i can see that the take up spool does not move. spool is not jammed, i can turn it with my finger. also film release button on bottom of camera seems to be working correctly. any help much appreciated - carl

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