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Ryanalan
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Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 03:23 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 Minolta Hi-Matic 7 with a bad film advancing knob. It will advance the film, but not go back to its original position afterwards. I have to physically remove the knob and reset it inorder to use the camera.

I was hoping someone might have some familiarity with this camera and give me a hint as to what I can do to possibly fix it.

Thanks
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Old_school
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Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 11:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

R: Check the alignment of everything. Look for impact damage, top lid dented, film counter sticking... Take a look through the "Repair Manuals" at the top of the page & scan through these to give you an idea as to how the system works, if you are not familiar with the camera systems. I had a Canon that was pretty beat up & top lid had a nice dent, that caused the counter to hang up & other problems. yours may also need a system lube on the transport section.
THe Best Mike....
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Ryanalan
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Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks Mike, I'll do exactly that and try to see what needs lube

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