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Tuxon64
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Posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
I've been having sporadic issues with the film transport. When I get the film back there is usually uneven spaces between frames. Sometimes I notice it in the field when I am winding to the next frame. It feels as if the internal gear or wheel is slipping and I forward an extra half frame.

I just developed my first two rolls at home and noticed something. I had bought a cheap roll of Holga to practice loading but ended up shooting it just in case I could get it right the first time. I did and noticed the backing paper on the Holga was thicker than Tri-X 400. The spacing was closer to being uniform.

Did I uncover the problem? Anyone have an easy fix? I have already successfully cla the shutter and if possible would not like to send it out.

Thanks.
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Mareklew
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Posted on Friday, July 12, 2013 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
Frame spacing is done by a serrated wheel rolling on the backing paper. After that it's all gears, no way to slip. So either the camera skips whole frames, then it can be the frame counter hanging, or it's the serrated wheel slipping on backing paper. The latter can be a result of gooey grease in the gears making it hard to turn the internal frame counter, or the serrated wheel has low spring tension or blunt teeth and so it's gliding on the film backing paper.
greets,
Marek

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