[rollei_list] Re: loading the Automat
- From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:06:01 -0800
Bill,
The Automat 3 uses the feeler rollers to index the counter.
WTF did you get the idea about arrows on the film backing?
Jerry
wamyers@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi guys--
>
> I have been following the discussion of shutter cock and film advance with
> interest, as I have what may be a related problem with my Automat 3: After
> the first exposure on a new roll, I cannot advance the film till I have
> released the shutter a second time (I cover the lens to avoid double
> exposing the first frame). From frame 2 to frame 12 all works as it should
> (and the shots come out fine). I cannot tell without experimentation (I
> will now sacrifice a roll of film) whether this is due to a malfunction or
> my ignorance about exactly how far to advance the film when loading. I
> bought the camera last summer, did not get good instructions from the
> seller, and have dealt with this problem (intermittantly) ever since. To
> eliminate one variable: exactly where should the arrow on the film backing
> end up before closing the back of the camera? Perhaps the problem is my not
> advancing far enough?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Myers
>
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