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Louiemire
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Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 07:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

hello,
i shot a few films through my rolleiflex t the other day which is in perfect condition and great working order but when i picked it up yesterday to shoot a film again... it does not focus although the focus knob is still very smooth like normal. can anyone help me?
thanks
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Glenn
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Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 08:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Clarify exactly what happens when you rotate the focus knob -

1/ Lenses rack in/out, but no sharp image on screen.
2/ Focus knob rotation does not move the lenses in or out.

I assume that the camera was not subject to a drop/blow during its last outing?

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